Training Technician

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command; City of Niagara Falls (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command is seeking candidates for a position focusing on specialized experience in training operations and administration. You will evaluate training requirements, manage documentation, and coordinate with various levels of command to ensure program effectiveness.

Qualifications include graduate-level education in a related field and at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-08 level or equivalent, with knowledge of AFRC training policies and TIG rules.

Qualifications

• Graduate level education in a field directly related to the position; transcripts required.
• At least one year of specialized experience at the GS-08 level or equivalent.
• Knowledge of AFRC training methods, policies and documentation requirements.

Skills

AFRC mission knowledge

Training programs administration

Data analysis and reporting

Automated systems proficiency

Oral and written communication

Education

Graduate level education in a related field

Tools

Automated systems

Job description

Specialized Experience

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Clerical and Administrative Support Positions, for the Education and Training Technician Series, 1702 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-08, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes comprehensive knowledge of established operations missions, practices, procedures, policies, guidelines, instructions, and requirements. Knowledge of analytical and evaluative techniques applied to the identification, consideration, and resolution of operations training issues. Skill in analyzing and interpreting technical operations requirements and guidelines to manage a variety of operations responsibilities. Skill in developing, managing, and analyzing a comprehensive standardization and evaluation program for all areas of the organization. Knowledge of established management principles, pertinent administrative regulations, and staffing guidelines plus skill in applying fact-finding and work measurement techniques to conduct position management studies. Extensive knowledge of organization and training policies, procedures, rules, guidelines, regulations, etc., governing training. Knowledge of training techniques and principles to plan and execute the operations training program. Must have sufficient knowledge of automated systems, personal computers, and software employed, in order to make reports, correspondence, and extract data.

Education

EDUCATION: Have successfully completed graduate level education in a field directly related to this position which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts.

Combination of Experience and Education

COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Have a combination of specialized experience and education as described above. Therefore, I have a combination of experience and education. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts.

Federal Time-in-Grade (TIG) Requirement for General Schedule (GS) Positions

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-08 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 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)

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 AFRC Reserve mission and training methods, policies, procedures, regulations, instructions, and documentation requirements. Knowledge of training goals and objectives to assist in the administration, management, implementation and instruction of training programs for Operations Units. Knowledge of methods and procedures for analyzing unit training statistics. Knowledge of and skill in using automated systems to prepare reports and extract data. The ability to analyze data and determine accuracies and deficiencies. Knowledge of operations Air Force Specialty Code skill-level qualifications, update, enhancement, and proficiency training requirements. Skill in oral and written communication and ability to coordinate with all levels of command to ensure accomplishment of training program objectives.

Part-time or Unpaid Experience

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

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.