Training Management Specialist

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command; Robins Air Force Base (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command is seeking a program manager to oversee AFRC civilian and military school training, act as registrar for AFRC-owned courses, and support employee development initiatives. Applicants should meet GS-11 level experience and have strong analytical and communication skills. The role emphasizes internal process improvement and resource coordination to sustain mission-aligned training at Robins AFB.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of automated Air Force training systems and management of school tour programs.
• Familiarity with governing regulations for AFRC training programs.
• Ability to apply analytical techniques to training data.
• Strong written and oral communication for reports and briefings.

Responsibilities

• Manage formal school programs and internal processes for annual/out-year requirements.
• Issue training line numbers and resolve attendance conflicts.
• Allocate resources to ensure school tour programs meet mission requirements.
• Coordinate with organization managers and customers; initiate corrective actions when needed.

Skills

Air Force training system

AFRC school tour programs

DoD/AFRC training programs

Analytical skills

Written & oral communication

Education

Ph.D. or 3+ years graduate education

Job description

The primary purpose of this position is to perform duties for the management of AFRC civilian and military formal school training programs, serve as school registrar for AFRC-owned courses, and perform work for management of employee development programs for the command.

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management.

Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:

Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes being responsible for formal school program management by establishing internal processes used for gathering annual and out-year school requirements, issuing applicable training line numbers, and resolving any conflicts in course attendance. In an execution capacity, the incumbent secures/allocates resources to ensure the command's school tour programs meet mission requirements. Initiates periodic internal audits to ensure appropriate allocation of resources; coordinates with other organization managers and customers as appropriate and initiates corrective action, as necessary.

NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.

OR EDUCATION:

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Combination of education and experience such as education in excess of the first 36 semester hours (i.e beyond the second year) of progressively higher-level graduate education (leading to Ph.D. or equivalent) IN A RELATED FIELD from an accredited school, and some (but less than 1 year) of specialized experience as described above.

FEDERAL TIME-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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs):

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

• Knowledge of automated Air Force training system to accomplish and monitor action for management of school tour programs for the Air Force Reserve.
• Knowledge of AFRC school tour programs (military/civilian) and governing regulations and procedures to manage these programs for the AFRC.
• Knowledge of Air Force Reserve mission and functions and operating programs of subordinate units.
• Knowledge of training programs of DoD, Air Force, AFRC, various MAJCOMs and other agencies.
• Ability to apply analytical techniques sufficient to identify and evaluate current and historical data related to formal school quota utilization.
• Skill in written and oral communications to develop reports and correspondence concerning training issues; conduct briefings; and present issues and recommendations.

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.