TRAINING SPECIALIST

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The primary purpose of this position is to plan and conduct classroom, laboratory, and/or field instruction sessions using the lesson plans and course control documents as a guide.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONTINUED: Position requires access to firearms.

Persons convicted of a misdemeanor or felony crime of domestic violence may not occupy this position in accordance with the Gun Control Act of 1968, as amended 30 Sep 96.

Employee must sign DD Form 2760, Qualification to Possess Firearms or Ammunition. Employee may be required to complete a pre-employment physical and periodic re-examination required by the employer.

Member is required to be Shutdown FIC code X. FURLOUGH EXCEPTED, EDUCATION AND TRAINING. Previous combat and deployment experience highly desirable.

Incumbent is expected to accompany and interact with instructors/student instructors/students during training events to include, but not limited to field training and protracted exercises.

Qualifications: 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, Administrative and Management Positions, Training Instruction Series, GS-1712.

***THIS IS A CCAF POSITION***Section 9315 of 10 USC directs the commander of the Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) to comply with standards established by the Secretary of Education to confer associate degrees upon enlisted members who have completed the requirements for the prescribed programs of study.

To comply with this directive, all faculty members of the Community College of the Air Force must meet minimum educational requirements as prescribed by the accrediting body Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (SACS-COC), i.e.

all teachers must hold at least an associate's degree in order for the school to meet accreditation criteria.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: One year of specialized experience at the GS-07 grade level (or higher) or equivalent in other pay systems.

My experience demonstrates a practical knowledge of weapons, weapon systems, airbase ground defense, security and of the methods and techniques of instruction.

Examples of qualifying specialized experience includes 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 weapons, weapon systems, airbase ground defense, and security that required training or instructing others on a regular basis.

OR EDUCATION: Successfully completed a Master's, or equivalent graduate degree from an accredited college or university or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B.

or J.D., if related to the position of a Training Instructor. My education demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of a Training Instructor.

NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application.

OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%.

NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.

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-07 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): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1.

Knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques of instruction, instructional systems design, and test and measurement principles. 2.

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to include projecting voice in outdoor areas and be heard by 100 plus trainees. 3.

Knowledge of training aids and devices used in training programs, including the skill and ability to demonstrate operation, maintenance, and combat employment of all weapons used during instruction. 4.

Specialized knowledge of airbase ground defense and security. 5. Must qualify and maintain qualification with all weapons systems included in assigned course.

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: 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. Major Duties:

• Conducts, classroom, laboratory, or field instruction for Security Forces courses. Monitors and evaluates student progress and performance. Maintains, updates, or develops training materials specific to assigned courses. Accomplishes special projects.