TRAINING TECHNICIAN TITLE 32 INDEFINITE

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THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 INDEFINITE EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a Training Technician , Position Description Number D0928000 and is part of the NH ARNG DCSOPS, National Guard.

This vacancy is to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement.

This is a Title 32 INDEFINITE excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard.

Military Grades: Enlisted E6 to E8 Selectee(s) must be within the military grade(s) listed in this job announcement prior to the effective date of placement into the technician position.

Applicant(s) who are over grade must clearly state, in their resumes, their intentions to willingly take a reduction in grade.

Compatible Military Assignments: MOS Immaterial GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must have the ability to demonstrate the ability to follow directions, read, understand, and retain instructions, regulations, and procedures that otherwise validate the ability to perform or learn to perform the duties of the position.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have 12 months of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-08).

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. Major Duties:

The purpose of this position is to serve as technical advisor for the management and administration of the Individual Training Management Program for the state.

Administers and oversees the Individual Training Management Program within the state.

The incumbent exercises technical responsibility for the Army Training Requirements and Resources System (ATRRS),Army Funding Allocation Module (AFAM), Automated Funds Control and Orders System (AFCOS);and Training Utilization Module (TUM) as it pertains to individual training.

Provides program assistance and guidance to training personnel in the operations and maintenance of various automated systems.

Plans, coordinates, monitors and administers the operation and security for the computer systems and software applications.

May plan the introduction of new hardware and computer programs for the training arena.

Identifies computer systems problems being experienced by ATRRS users by personal intervention or coordination with the Deputy Chief of Staff Information Management (DCSIM) or appropriate office to correct problems in operating and maintaining systems and software programs.

Coordinates with DCSIM to ensure that hardware, software, and communication requirements are identified and sufficient resources are available to support the system.

Interprets Department of the Army, United States Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC),and National Guard Bureau (NGB) training regulations, manuals, policies, procedures and ensures compliance with all pertinent regulations and local directives.

Analyzes personnel data, historical data, and current training priorities to develop accurate individual training requirements for the Program Objective Memorandum and the Regional Training Coordination Conference Program by extracting data from ATRRS and other sources.

Adjusts the training program during the execution year using the Training Resource Arbitration Program process to measure the effectiveness of quotas and quotas use.

Provides training statistics for the Quarterly Army Performance Review for execution year quota utilization.

Serves as the principal liaison between TRADOC Proponent Schools, NGB Individual Training Branch, United States Army Reserve Command Institutional Training Divisions, Total Army Schools System Training Battalions, Civilian Vocational schools and ARNG units/members to resolve academic, personal, monetary or travel problems, encountered while attending school.

Coordinates with the schools to verify changes in course length, late start, or recycling of a student. Reviews applications to attend schools for completeness and accuracy.

Ensures applicants are eligible to attend courses and all prerequisites have been met. Recommends approval/disapproval of applications based on budgetary consideration (i.e.

funds availability), priorities of attendance and schools requested. Coordinates issuance of appropriate travel orders for attendance at approved schools.

Obtains quotas for courses, training information, reporting instructions, personal equipment needed and other information relative to course requirements.

Coordinates with higher and lower headquarters, units, and organizations on training for officers, warrant officers, and enlisted personnel on career and special skill requirements.

Provides technical advice and information to AG staff and special appointed board officials on educational requirements and courses for specialized training.

May prepare final draft of state Annual Training (AT) Plan for acceptance and approval at NGB.

Reviews data on unit training mission, training requirements and resources, transportation needs, man day requirements, commercial or military airlift requirements to support and justify the AT Plan.

Coordinates with CONUS HQ on final AT plan, changes, and future 3-year plan. Processes changes with justification to NGB as they occur.

Assists the Training Administrator in the formulation and implementation of training policies for the AT Plan.

Researches the availability of leadership or proficiency correspondence courses in various skills for professional development through written and/or verbal communication to personnel and promotes attendance.

Researches messages, letters, pamphlets and brochures for availability of military and non-military schools offering courses appropriate for desired training.

Analyzes and disseminates data on military education such as Licensed Practical Nurse and vocational technical schools, entrance requirements, location and schedules.

Coordinates with the Military Personnel Office, Human Resource Office, US Payroll Finance Office, and Recruiting and Retention Manager on technical and mandatory requirements for schools.