About This Position
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a TRAINING SPECIALIST (SAFETY) (T32), Position Description Number D0410000 and is part of the AL Multimedia Branch, National Guard. ORGANIZATION: ARNG AVIATION AND SAFETY SUPPORT CENTER, FT. RUCKER, AL SELECTING OFFICIAL: LTC R. LANGHAMMER
Qualifications
MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military grade in the Alabama Army National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the Alabama Army National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact an Alabama Army National Guard recruiter at 800-464-8273 prior to applying for this position.
MINIMUM MILITARY RANK: 2LT MAXIMUM MILITARY RANK: LTC EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Each applicant must fully substantiate (in his/her own words) that he/she meets the requirements of the Specialized Experience listed below: Otherwise, the applicant will be considered unqualified for this position. DO NOT COPY THE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT OR THE POSITION DESCRIPTION. DOING SO MAY RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION FOR THE POSITION.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: 1 year equivalent to at least next lower grade level. Experience that demonstrated a practical knowledge of the subject area of the position and of the methods and techniques of instruction. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include: Teaching or instructing in an adult education program, secondary school, college, military installation, or industrial establishment in the appropriate field(s).
Supervising or administering a training program. Development or review of training/course materials, aids, devices, etc., and evaluation of training results. Work in the occupation or subject-matter field of the position to be filled that required training or instructing others on a regular basis.
Experience in managing the function of work to be performed. Experience that includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel. KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY POSITION: This position requires knowledge of the principles, methods, practices and techniques of all areas of safety and occupational health training programs.
The incumbent is skilled in the design, development, evaluation and revision of training systems, materials, methods, and plans Incumbent applies a working knowledge of the behavioral sciences to training problems stemming from situations where traditional training techniques are not applicable or have proven ineffective. Skilled in developing methods of using new training media in the design of training programs. Skill in applying knowledge where changing or new circumstances affect specific situations and require different approaches and adjustments in existing methods.
Knowledge and skill in developing a substantial amount of background and source information to produce original material incorporating different developments or approaches and integrating different fields of knowledge into the work.
Major Duties
-Researches, analyzes, develops, implements, and evaluates safety educational and accident prevention programs. Utilizes an extensive knowledge of safety to develop programs that affect attitudinal development and modifications of behavior for the purpose of training ARNG personnel in safe job performance and conservation of resources. --Serves as the chief safety education consultant to the ARNG and the safety personnel of the 50 states, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam and the Virgin Islands. Keeps abreast of the latest developments in safety procedures, policies, regulations, and educational techniques. -Collects safety data and information using methods such as surveys, questionnaires, and computer assisted data acquisition to identify safety causal factors.
Analyzes and validates causal factors and identifies corrective measures through computer assisted research analysis and other methods to determine the applicability of educational countermeasures. Researches background material to support the development. --Uses innovative educational ideas to develop solutions to safety problems in those situations/areas where traditional training techniques are not applicable or have not proven effective. --Uses the latest management techniques to develop safety educational and prevention programs which can be effectively exported to all ARNG organizations. New and unique training programs are designed with special emphasis on utilization of the proper media or combination of media to effectively attain program objectives to a wide variety of audiences.
Develops a comprehensive implementation plan for these programs which includes orientation and instruction for ARNG safety personnel to ensure effective attainment of program objectives. --Develops surveys and questionnaires and conducts staff visits to evaluate the effectiveness of safety educational programs within the ARNG. Analyzes and evaluates data and recommends modifications to existing programs or development of new programs to meet ARNG safety program objectives. --Establishes and maintains contact with other safety professionals within federal and civilian agencies to identify, define, develop, and pursue common safety educational concepts and doctrine and to exchange the latest technical knowledge. Coordinates the use and/or modification of proponent programs and fulfilling of ARNG interests in proposed or future developments.
Coordinates with other staff members and the ARNG safety branch to ensure program objectives are being met. --Represents the ARNG at conferences, workshops, and meetings on safety educational matters. Makes staff visits to the states to determine educational requirements, evaluate program effectiveness, and provide assistance to state safety personnel in the development and implementation of local programs. Develops other ARNG peculiar educational programs as directed. --Performs other duties as assigned.
Education
None
How You Will Be Evaluated
Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position.
If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
Additional Information
If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx). This position may be authorized a recruitment or relocation incentive for up to 25%. All incentives must be approved prior to the employee in processing.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12995872 A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application.
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Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1.
Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.
- Other supporting documents: SF-50s, transcripts and DD 214s are recommended, but not required.