TRAINING SPECIALIST

Summary

This National Guard position is for a TRAINING SPECIALIST, Position Description Number D2099000 and is part of the OH 200 Red Horse Sq Detachment 1, Ohio Air National Guard.

The incumbent of this position is to administer the RED HORSE education and training career development programs, develops, and validate training standards, manage and evaluate USAF, MAJCOM, Unified and Specified operations and exercises.

This job is open to

• National Guard & reserves
  
  Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members.

Clarification from the agency

Open nationwide to members of the Ohio Air National Guard or current military members eligible to become members of the OHANG.

Duties

As a TRAINING SPECIALIST, GS-1702-9, you will perform the following duties:

Training (Individual/Unit): Administers the training and Career Development Program for both full time and DSG personnel. These programs include management training for supervisory personnel, on-the-job (OJT), upgrade, job knowledge, dual channel OJT, continued proficiency, professional development, and general military training. Determines training requirements by reviewing and correlating documentation from like ANG functions, operations , analysis, unit manning personnel documents, training reports and records to balance training needs against available training resources. Ensures that training programs will provide both the skill upgrade and technical knowledge necessary for safe efficient mission performance. Reviews all operational, mobility, contingency and exercise plans for their effect on RED HORSE readiness. Evaluates all training requirements to meet deployment and planning tasks. Responsible for initiating all changes, modifications, additions and/or deletions to personnel training, tasking and assignments through the commander for approval. Provides guidance and direction to the commander for support in accomplishment of contingency and special capability. Advises commander of problem areas, requirements and related items that impact the mission. Conduct studies and analyses of exercise and contingency plans to determine required actions to enhance the unit's mission readiness.

Develops local directives for the administration and control of the training programs. Advises the commander and staff as to the skill manning of personnel assigned to the organization and projected manning increases. Recommends areas of training, retraining, and required manning changes to maintain unit effectiveness. Identifies problem areas, determines causes, and recommends corrective actions in all training programs. Supervises, conducts, and monitors the training necessary to ensure understanding and proper use of training methods and techniques. Renders technical assistance and policy guidance to obtain and maintain an effective training program to satisfy the training needs.

Coordinates training schedules with sections and activities outside of the organization to minimize disruption of the training programs. Coordinate and track the special capabilities training with Pilot Units to ensure special capabilities training are met. Coordinates and establishes quotas for schools and/or training days and dollars with the National Guard Bureau. Coordinate and schedules accomplishment of weapons qualification training for individual and crew served weapons for all assigned personnel. Coordinates and provides guidance for Air Force Training Record (AFTR) in accordance with established directives.

Monitors the progression of all personnel entered into upgrade training, and counsels personnel as to their responsibilities, deficiencies, and problem areas. Plans and coordinates with Base Education and Training Manager regarding Basic Military Training, formal school requests, training that are assigned without the required AFSC. Monitors and coordinates manning authorizations and military personnel assignments, recommending changes, identifying needs or problem areas to the commander, with recommendations from the supervisors. Initiates operational and administrative actions in support of unit manning authorizations, and coordinates changes with Forces Personnel Flight. Monitors and identifies unit Ancillary Training requirements as needed.

*The above duty description does not contain all details of the official position description. A copy of the entire position description can be found on FASCLASS by searching the position description PD#: (D2099000). https://acpol2.army.mil/fasclass/search_fs/search_fasclass.asp

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Ohio Air National Guard Membership is required.

Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.

Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.

May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.

Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS:

Compatible military grade and assignment required within one year of the effective date of placement. This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the Ohio Air National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact an Ohio Air National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.

Military Grades: E-1 through E-7

Compatible Military Assignments: 3F271

For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license for the state in which they live or are principally employed.

For positions requiring a security clearance (Secret or Top Secret) the applicant must possess or be able to obtain a clearance within one year of appointment.

Qualifications

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: 1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade. Knowledge of Army or Air Force education and training programs regarding their principles and procedures. Experience in performing interviews and counseling techniques; training techniques and instruction methods; task analysis procedures, learning processes, curriculum development, training evaluations, and education and training systems and products; effective writing skills; editing practices; instructional media application, training reporting, program and curriculum validation, and implementation procedures. Experience in scheduling training events and facilities; supporting assistance visits and training meetings; or assisting in work center and individual job qualification standard development; education institution registration requirements; and military personnel classification system and policies. Experience in the capabilities of communicative interpersonal skill applications and distance learning concepts. Experience as a participant and presenter during training and military or civilian conference events.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

***If serving under an incentive contract, termination of that incentive(s) will occur effective one day prior to your AGR, Permanent Military Technician, or Indefinite Military Technician start date. Temporary Military Technicians will have their incentive terminated if their tour exceeds 179 days in a continuous 12-month period.***

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).

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

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):

• Education and Training Program Administration
• Training Program Evaluation

• Benefits
  
  A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
  
  Review our benefits
  
  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
• Required Documents
  
  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
  
  This position is being announced concurrently as an AGR position. To view the AGR job announcement, please visit the Ohio National Guard jobs page at https://www.ong.ohio.gov/members/ohang/agr/index.html#agr.
  
  To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
  
  Resume showing current Military grade, current AFSC, current unit of assignment, work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment, and all duties performed.
• 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.
  
  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/.
  
  Agency contact information
  
  Darbee Haring
  
  Phone
  
  (419) 520-6097
  
  Email
  
  darbee.haring@us.af.mil
  
  Address
  
  OH 200 Red Horse Sq Detachment 1
  
  2400 North Airport Road
  
  Mansfield, OH 44903
  
  US
  
  Next steps
  
  Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
• Fair and Transparent
  
  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
  
  
  • Criminal history inquiries
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Financial suitability
  • New employee probationary period
  • Privacy Act
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Selective Service
  • Signature and false statements
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

This position is being announced concurrently as an AGR position. To view the AGR job announcement, please visit the Ohio National Guard jobs page at https://www.ong.ohio.gov/members/ohang/agr/index.html#agr.

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

Resume showing current Military grade, current AFSC, current unit of assignment, work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment, and all duties performed.

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.

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/.

Agency contact information

Darbee Haring

Phone

(419) 520-6097

Email

darbee.haring@us.af.mil

Address

OH 200 Red Horse Sq Detachment 1

2400 North Airport Road

Mansfield, OH 44903

US

Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Criminal history inquiries
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Financial suitability
• New employee probationary period
• Privacy Act
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Selective Service
• Signature and false statements
• Social security number request