Training Support Center Specialist/Technician, ARNG Training & Range Support

Yorktown Systems Group; Jonestown (Lebanon County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A defense contracting firm is seeking a Training Support Center Specialist/Technician to support Army National Guard training programs. Responsibilities include providing on-site training support, managing training devices and simulators, and maintaining operational standards. Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience and knowledge of Army training programs. This position is based in Fort Indiantown Gap, PA.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in training support center operations or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge and experience with Army National Guard Training programs.
• Valid licensing to operate Government Owned or Leased Vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site training center support operations.
• Participate in revision of lesson plans to ensure up-to-date training.
• Provide technical instruction and evaluate student performance.

Skills

Training support center operations

Knowledge of Army National Guard Training programs

Technical instruction and guidance

Safety compliance

Communication skills

Tools

Training Support-Material Army-wide Tracking System (TS-MATS)

Forklift machinery

Job description

Summary:

The Training Support Center Specialist/Technician supports Yorktown Systems Group’s (YSG) contract efforts for the Army National Guard (ARNG) Training and Range Support Program. The technical support services for this effort include support to the Army National Guard’s Training Aids, Devices, Simulators and Simulations (TADSS), Regional Virtual Training Program (RVTP) and Sustainable Range Program (SRP) by conducting integrated logistical support located throughout the United States and its Territories to Active United States Army, Army Reserves, National Guard, Army ROTC, other Department of Defense (DoD) and Federal Agencies.

Responsibilities:

• Provide on-site training center support operations
• Support Training Aids, Devices, Simulators and Simulations (TADSS) training and operations at each training center
• Participate in revision, as needed, of lesson plans, program of instructions (POI’s), etc., to ensure crews receive training in the most up-to-date regulatory procedures conducted by instructor/operator (I/O) personnel
• Provide technical instruction, demonstration and guidance on practical exercises; evaluation of performance; special assistance to students requiring additional training; observe students operating the training devices and identify operational errors; provide guidance and problem-solving techniques to resolve operational problems
• Operate training devices and simulator
• Operate and maintain simulators and simulations within the Synthetic Training Environment (STE)
• Prepare for assigned classes by ensuring instructional materials, training aids and systems are present and operational prior to classes beginning
• Present programs of instruction according to lesson plans based on capability and needs
• Conduct complete groupings of instruction and briefings in an established program of instruction (POI)
• Certify new operators, provide and track annual recertification.
• Assist unit trainers in conducting individual and crew training
• Maintain Training Support Center (TSC) operation
• Perform warehouse operations
• Research doctrine and utilization strategy of applicable trainers from a variety of sources
• Ensure personnel have valid state driver’s licenses to operate passenger type and/or non-commercial vehicles in the performance of this contract
• Transfer knowledge to unit personnel
• Maintain a clean and safe work area
• Comply with all safety guidelines
• Provide technical assistance to newly assigned unit instructors to improve instructional competence
• Draft policy standards and procedures for the program for Government consideration
• Manage TADSS equipment
• Utilize Training Support-Material Army-wide Tracking System (TS-MATS). Annotate required maintenance and service in TS-MATS
• Attend meetings, conferences, and planning sessions to provide experienced technical recommendations with the Government
• Document and track TADSS trends on availability and operability
• Assist Government with research on a variety of different issues, when requested
• Maintain records of devices turned in for inspection or repair

Qualifications:

• Shall have a minimum of 3 years of experience in training support center operations or equivalent experience.
• Shall have knowledge and a minimum of 3 years of experience with Army National Guard Training programs.
• Shall have the appropriate valid licensing and training required by state and federal laws and regulations to operate Government Owned or Leased Vehicles (i.e. GSA lease) and/or forklift machinery prior to and throughout the contract performance.

Location / Places of Performance:

• Fort Indiantown Gap (FTIG), PA

EEO STATEMENT:

Yorktown Systems Group, Inc., and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, are an Equal Opportunity Employer. No employee or applicant for employment is denied equal opportunity because of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, any other non-merit-based factor, or other characteristics protected by law. As part of the company's equal employment opportunity policy, Yorktown Systems Group, Inc., and its subsidiaries, will also take affirmative action as called for by applicable laws and Executive Orders to ensure that minority group individuals, females, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans, Armed Forces service medal veterans, and qualified disabled persons are introduced into our workforce and considered for promotional opportunities. The Unconventional, LLC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Yorktown Systems Group, Inc.