TRAINING TECHNICIAN-TITLE 32

As a Training Technician. GS-1702-09 you, you will: Formulate, oversee and evaluate the overall training programs for the command. Issue instructions and procedures to subordinate units for the conduct of training activities that meet the requirements of the Department of the Army, National Guard Bureau, major army headquarters and/or other higher headquarters. Establish and conduct a training evaluation program for subordinate units. Create or modify the unit's mission essential task lists in accordance with critical wartime mission requirements. Determine and formulate needed revisions or improvements to training activities. Review training plans and schedules of subordinate units for approval and revision as necessary. Provide guidance and assistance to unit commanders or other training personnel pertaining to scheduling and conducting training. Schedule and ensure the execution of special training courses on a variety of subjects. Prepare and submit annual budget requirements to higher headquarters based on yearly training guidance and training calendars. Sub-allocate funding to subordinate units for use in training activities. Monitor usage of mandays and funds designated for training. Prepare and provides guidance on training eligibility requirements. Maintain familiarity with training directives issued by all echelons of command to determine applications to local programs. Prepare plans and reports pertaining to readiness and mobilization. Provide guidance and assistance to units in preparation of readiness reports. Receive and consolidate unit readiness feeder reports. Evaluate the organizational readiness report and prepare recommendations for improvements/modifications of the battalion training program. Prepare command level mobilization and contingency operation plans. Provide technical guidance and assistance to subordinate units in the development of mobilization, alert and assembly plans for use in responding to local/national emergencies and homeland security missions. Assist in the preparation for and execute command level inspections in the area of training and readiness. Direct scheduling and coordination for the use of training sites and facilities. Procure or direct the procurement of training aids, manuals, or other instructional material. Maintain liaison with personnel at local, state or federally operated training sites. Identify the requirement for the coordination and maintenance of usage agreements for local/private training areas. May conduct environmental impact assessments for training sites/areas. Coordinate with external training, evaluation and assistance organizations for the conduct and evaluation of army training to include Field Training Exercises (FTX), Command Posts Exercises (CPX), etc. Develop and implement Risk Management plans and programs for the command. Provide guidance to subordinate units on the implementation of Risk Management plans and programs. Conduct safety inspections and assistance visits to subordinate units. Conduct investigations of accidents and safety violations and recommends corrective actions. Serve as security coordinator for the command. Provide guidance and assistance in implementing and following security measures for such items as documents, arms and ammunition, and communication/automation equipment (COMSEC/COMPUSEC). Function as the primary advisor for anti-terrorism/force protection (AT/FP) measures and ensure all AT/FP requirements are accomplished. Ensure that procedures outlined in respective security regulations are complied with. Identify requirements and justify requests for supplies and services such as ammunition, demolitions, rations, contract latrines, automation support, etc. Coordinate with maintenance and supply personnel to insure equipment and supplies are available and ready for training activities. Plan, organize and assign work to employees engaged in training and readiness at the command level. Revise assignments or detail employees to other duties as necessary to meet changing work situations, deadlines, or priorities. Establish performance standards and evaluates employee performance. Prepare formal requests and recommendations for promotions, reassignments, etc. Provide initial approval/disapproval of leave. Receive and resolve, or participate in the resolution of grievances, or forward to higher-level management for resolution. Act to resolve disciplinary problems, or forward to higher level management for resolution. Formulate plans for equal treatment of all employees. Assure position management principles are adhered to and position descriptions are accurate. Inform employees of all aspects of personnel programs of the installation, either answering routine questions or obtaining information from specialist when more technical answers are required. Provide technical guidance to subordinate unit training and readiness personnel. Perform other duties as assigned.

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. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): Training Program Evaluation Data Collection and Analysis Education and Training Program Administration

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). If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.

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/12889433 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. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: 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.