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TRAINING TECHNICIAN (TITLE 5)

Air National Guard Units

Department of the Air Force

Fresh

Salary

$50,460 - $80,243

per year

Closes

January 12, 2027

GS-9 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $51,332 - $66,732

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-8. Master's degree or 2 years graduate study.

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

Job Description

Summary

This job involves supporting education and training programs for the Air National Guard, including scheduling events, developing curricula, and assisting with evaluations and meetings.

It requires organizing training resources and helping personnel meet qualification standards in a military setting.

A good fit would be someone with experience in adult education or military training who is detail-oriented and enjoys coordinating group activities.

Key Requirements

  • At least 1 year of specialized experience at GS-07 level in Air Force or Army education and training programs
  • Knowledge of training principles, procedures, interviews, and counseling techniques
  • Proficiency in curriculum development, task analysis, learning processes, and training evaluations
  • Experience in scheduling training events, facilities, and supporting meetings or assistance visits
  • Strong effective writing skills, editing practices, and instructional media applications
  • Familiarity with military personnel classification systems, distance learning, and interpersonal communication
  • Ability to participate and present at training or conference events

Full Job Description

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a TRAINING TECHNICIAN (TITLE 5), Position Description Number T5654P01 and is part of the IL 182 AW, National Guard.

AREAS OF CONSIDERATION: The areas of consideration for this position, Title 5 Excepted Service, will be in the following manner and sequence: The FIRST area of consideration for this position will be candidates who match through the Priority Placement Program (PPP).

The SECOND area of consideration will be Veterans' Preference (VP) eligible. The THIRD area of consideration will be all excepted permanent and indefinite temporary technicians within the ILNG.

The FOURTH area of consideration will be all current Federal Employees. The FIFTH area of consideration will be all Federal re-employment eligible. The SIXTH area of consideration will be U.S.

Citizens.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: MUST possess the demonstrated ability to follow directions and read, understand, and retain instructions, regulations, and procedures necessary to perform or learn to perform the duties of this position SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-09 Level - MUST have at least 1 year at the lower-level GS-07 in 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.

GS-07 Level - MUST have at least 1 year at the lower-level GS-06 in 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.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words.

You may refer to position descriptions, i.e.

the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered.

In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed above.

Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained.

This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position. Major Duties:

As a TRAINING TECHNICIAN (TITLE 5), GS-1702-7/9, you will schedule all formal initial skill, refresher and proficiency training for both officer and enlisted members, which include providing staff planning and multi-level assistance to ensure that required military training objectives are achieved for all assigned units.

Major Duties - This is NOT an all-inclusive list: Verify member eligibility, course availability, and prerequisite compliance for formal training schools in accordance with NGB guidance.

Validate school orders, travel orders, PCS procedures, and training applications for accuracy and regulatory compliance.

Serve as liaison between units, members, and ANG training liaisons for formal school in-processing and out-processing.

Ensure training attendance, completion, and status updates are accurately documented in applicable automated systems.

Coordinate ancillary, wartime, and unit training requirements to support operational readiness.

Manage formal schools and Mission Essential Skills Training (MEST) programs to support wing training objectives. Serve as a resource advisor for formal training workdays and travel funding.

Analyze annual training guidance to determine implementation requirements and resource impacts. Monitor and adjust training resources based on budgetary changes and mission priorities.

Analyze manning documents and individual skill levels to identify training objectives and requirements. Assist units in screening, prioritizing, and validating school and training requirements.

Evaluate training program effectiveness and identify issues requiring corrective action. Prepare reports, summaries, and briefings on training status, trends, and resource utilization.

Develop and implement education and training procedures supporting upgrade, withdrawal, and proficiency programs.

Provide technical guidance to unit education and training managers on policies, procedures, and systems.

Develop lesson plans, instructional materials, and measurement devices for formal training programs. Schedule and conduct classroom instruction and distance learning activities.

Administer examinations and maintain security, inventory, and accountability of testing materials.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/13/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/13/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: IL-12860550-AF-26-010