Supervisory Training Technician

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command; Fairfield (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command seeks an experienced ART to plan, direct, and oversee education and training programs within the Civil Service framework. The role involves analyzing educational data and delivering briefings to military and civilian leadership.

Applicants must meet time-in-grade requirements, and may be assigned some non-ART duties. The position emphasizes preparation of staff reports and managing personnel matters in a dynamic training environment.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of military education and training programs to conduct studies, analyze findings, interpret data, and make recommendations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups, both orally and in writing, using tact and courtesy.
• Knowledge of analytical and investigative techniques to measure training and education effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and oversee education and training programs.
• Analyze educational data and prepare briefings for civilian and military officials.
• Develop and deliver project and staff reports on training initiatives.
• Organize work assignments and coordinate resources across units.

Skills

Military education

Communication skills

Analysis techniques

Reporting & briefings

Work planning

Personnel management

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 years of graduate education

Job description

This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. ARTs are part of the regular career civil service and enjoy all the benefits granted to Federal employees in the competitive civil service.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE

Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems.

Examples of specialized experience includes planning, directing, controlling and overseeing all elements of the Education, Training and Distance Learning Programs.

OR EDUCATION

Applicant must have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education to such a degree or LL.M., related degree from an accredited college or university (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcript).

OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%.

NOTE: You must submit a copy of official transcripts.

FEDERALTIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS

Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible.

One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level.

TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.

NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

1. In-depth knowledge of military education and training programs in order to conduct studies, analyze findings, interpret data, and make recommendations.
2. Ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups of individuals, both orally and in writing, using tact and courtesy. Ability to interpret various personnel data system (PDS) information relating to educational data.
3. Knowledge of analytical and investigative techniques to measure the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of training and education functions.
4. Skill and ability to prepare project and staff reports and to deliver briefings to civilian and military officials.
5. Ability to plan, organize, and assign work.
6. Knowledge of personnel management principles, practices, and procedures.

OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS

1. This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. The incumbent is required to meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements. Work schedule will be aligned to allow incumbent to fully participate in unit training assemblies (UTA). The incumbent's regular assignments are ART duties; however, the incumbent may be assigned some non-ART duties, generally not to exceed 30 percent of total responsibilities.
2. Performs other related duties as assigned.
3. May be required to fly in commercial and military aircraft to perform temporary/permanent duty assignments.
4. May serve as MPF commander in his/her absence.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE

Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE

Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. ARTs are eligible for 15 days active duty tour each year for which military leave is granted with full civilian pay. Air Reserve units and members; are subject to immediate call to active duty in mobilization to meet a national emergency.

For additional information regarding ART positions and/or military qualifications, please call 1-800-257-1212.

Retired military are usually ineligible for membership in the AF Reserve. Retired military that have active AF Reserve assignments may apply provided they show assignment (position) on the application. A military service member's statement of service/certification will be accepted IF a te