TRAINING TECHNICIAN

Full Job Description

This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. ARTs are part of the regular career civil service and enjoy all the benefits granted to Federal employees in the competitive civil service.

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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 Position.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service which includes applying knowledge of established maintenance missions, practices, procedures, policies, guidelines, instructions, and requirements.

Knowledge of analytical and evaluative techniques applied to the identification, consideration, and resolution of maintenance training issues.

OR EDUCATION: master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, or LL.B.

or J.D., if related NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts.

OR COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: 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 transcripts.

FEDERALTIME-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 Air Force Reserve Command mission, training methods, policies, procedures, regulations, instructions, and documentation requirements.

Knowledge of and skill in using automated systems to prepare reports and extract data from them. Ability to analyze automated products to determine adequacy of program and/or deficiencies.

Knowledge of methods and procedures for analyzing unit training statistics. Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of individuals, both orally and in writing, using tact and courtesy.

Knowledge of training goals and objectives in the management, implementation and instruction of training programs for the maintenance unit(s).

Knowledge of Air Force specialty code skill-level qualifications, update, enhancement, and proficiency training requirements.

OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS: This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) enlisted position. The incumbent is required to meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements.

Work schedule will be aligned to allow the incumbent to fully participate in unit training assemblies.

The incumbent's regular assignments are primarily ART duties; however, the incumbent may also be assigned non-ART duties, generally not to exceed 30 percent of total responsibilities.

Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on commercial or military aircraft to perform temporary/permanent duty assignments.

Incumbent is subject to uncommon tours of duty. Performs other related duties as assigned. 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. This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position.

ARTs are eligible for 15 days active duty tour each year for which military leave is granted with full civilian pay.

Air Reserve units and members; are subject to immediate call to active duty in mobilization to meet a national emergency.

For additional information regarding ART positions and/or military qualifications, please call 1-800-257-1212. Retired military are usually ineligible for membership in the AF Reserve.

Retired military that have active AF Reserve assignments may apply provided they show assignment (position) on the application.

A military service member's statement of service/certification will be accepted IF a terminal leave form or DD214 cannot be provided.

The statement/certification should indicate member's separation from active duty is within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.

It must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters and must indicate when your terminal leave will begin, your rank, dates of active duty service, the type of discharge and character of service (i.e.

honorable). Your preference and/or appointment eligibility will be verified prior to appointment.

Military members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if member is on terminal leave.

Individuals selected for ART positions must meet both civilian qualifications and uniformed military requirements.

In addition to meeting civilian qualifications, applicants must obtain military membership in the Air Force Reserve, wear the uniform, maintain job-specific military specialty requirements, and meet other military qualifications such as age, height, weight, and physical fitness standards.

For more information click here and speak with an Air Force Reserve Recruiter. Major Duties:

The primary purpose of this position is: As an Enlisted Air Reserve Technician (ART), to evaluate and manage the training and education program on behalf of the assigned group (other than intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) or maintenance) and assist unit training managers within supported units, as needed.

Responsibilities: Manages, plans, and directs the maintenance training program. Maintains automated training references.

Manages, implements and oversees all aspects of OTJ training program for maintenance group personnel (ARTs, Reservists, civilian employees, supervisors, managers, etc).

Manages special certification training program. Monitors and arranges required training specific to maintenance personnel. Develops and provides forecasts for training.

Conducts formal and informal staff assistance visits to organizations withing unit(s). Provides managers/supervisors with information regarding training matters for which incumbent is responsible.

Manages unit ancillary training programs. Outlines and directs implementation of the maintenance training programs for supervisors and trainers.