TRAINING SPECIALIST

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The primary purpose of this position is to be the single point of contact responsible for planning, administering, developing, and evaluating a comprehensive internal training and readiness program for all appropriated fund (APF), military, and contract employees assigned to the 627 Communications Squadron.

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, to include the Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for the GS-1712, Training Instruction Series.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems.

Examples of specialized experience includes practical knowledge of a wide range of conventional concepts, principles, and practices associated with training program management sufficient to independently develop, conduct, and evaluate difficult, but well-precedented formal and informal training programs; Knowledge of service-based occupations and the associated training/certification requirements for military and civilian personnel assigned to the organization.

Note: resume must show supporting details.

OR EDUCATION: Successfully completed a masters or equivalent graduate degree OR 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.B or J.D.

[remove LL.B or J.D., if unrelated] with a major study in education or a subject area related to the position to be filled. NOTE: You must submit copies of your transcripts.

OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Less than the full amount of specialized experience described in A above; however, I have completed some graduate level education as described in B above.

Therefore, I have a combination of experience as described in A and education as described in B above. NOTE: You must submit a copy of college 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: Knowledge of service-based programs and objectives, processes involved in military and civilian training programs, and/or processes relating to training programs in parallel business and industry organizations.

Knowledge of the methods, principles, practices, and programs related to curriculum development, instructional techniques, and training resources, as well as the principles, techniques, and objectives of test and measurement.

Knowledge of basic budget preparation as it applies to preparing operating and capital expenditure training budgets.

Skill in developing course materials and presenting formal and informal courses and briefings. Ability to gather, develop, and analyze a variety of data and to make recommendations based on analysis.

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. 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:

Manages the 627 Communications Squadron (CS) training program.

Administers, develops, and implements the training program to ensure all personnel requiring training are trained in accordance with applicable AFIs and local guidance for military, AFP civilians, and contractors assigned to the 627 CS.

Develops the 627 Communications Squadron training plan. Evaluates and reports to the Squadron Commander on the effectiveness of training. Manages training courses.

Oversees classroom space, manages the announcement of upcoming classes, and ensures the completion of all training necessary to meet unit deploy ability requirements.

Develops education and training materials and testing procedures. Directly assists the commander/director in the management of all administrative support program functions.

Serves as the resident subject matter expert for all mandated administrative support programs.

Serves as the organizational point of contact and liaison with the personnel flight on military and civilian personnel issues.