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Training Technician

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System

Department of Justice

Fresh

Salary

$62,308 - $80,997

per year

Closes

March 16, 2026More DOJ jobs →

SES Pay Grade

Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900

Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves supporting training programs in a federal prison system by preparing documents for participants, managing records, and maintaining equipment to help staff develop skills for a secure environment.

It suits organized individuals with administrative experience who enjoy coordinating schedules and troubleshooting basic tech issues.

A good fit would be someone detail-oriented with a background in office support or education coordination.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade, involving knowledge, skills, and abilities related to training administration
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat for document preparation and management
  • Experience with file management, prioritizing multiple tasks, and developing memorandums for executive communication
  • Skills in handling computer-based applications for reports, rosters, and waitlists
  • Ability to operate equipment like scanners, copiers, and technical reproduction materials, including basic troubleshooting
  • Capability to build and manage training schedules based on needs and add classes as required
  • Education may substitute or supplement experience if directly related to the position, though limited above GL-05

Full Job Description

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

To be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements: Education: As a general rule, education is not creditable above GL-05 for most positions covered by this standard; however, graduate education may be credited in those few instances where the graduate education is directly related to the work of the position.

OR Experience: You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade.

To be creditable, this experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position, and must typically be in or related to the position to be filled.

Some examples of this qualifying experience are: Experience with Microsoft Word/Excel and Adobe Acrobat Programs. Experience with file management.

Experience with managing multiple products at once and establishing priorities. Experience developing memorandums and communicating with executive staff.

Experience with computer base applications reports/rosters/wait list. Experience with equipment scanner/operate technical reproduction material/copiers.

Experience with building training schedules based on need and can add a class to the schedule. If applicable, credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience.

To receive proper credit, you must show the actual time (such as the number of hours worked per week) spent in activities.

**Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.** Major Duties:

Prepares Training Authorizations for participants, providing the participant a list of all relevant documents and reports for hotel accommodations, class requirements, travel instructions, per diem rates, funding codes, and other information for participation in training at the Management and Specialty Training Center.

Assists the Training Specialists, Training Program Manager, Management and Specialty Training Center Director, and program staff in developing and implementing goals and plans for the operations of the Training Program Department.

Conducts maintenance and control of all staff training transcripts and other training records and files, and assists with ensuring that all reporting requirements are met.

Performs routine/general maintenance, first tier troubleshooting on reproduction equipment, training equipment, using technical manuals, user guides, and vendor training.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/2/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/3/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: DET-2026-0009