TRAINING TECHNICIAN

Description:

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Requirements:

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, Clerical and Administrative Support Positions, for the GS-1702, Education and Training Technician Series.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE FOR GS09: 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 knowledge of the civilian and military training programs, their objectives, policies, procedures and requirements or similar processes in parallel business and industry organizations in order to manage a comprehensive training program. Knowledge of education and training the force development programs and policies, objectives, procedures, regulatory requirements and processes to review unit and job functions and training requirements, analyze requests and to be able to recommend approval or disapproval. Knowledge of the format, content, and uses of the military personnel records to independently process personnel transactions which present complex and unusual procedural or substantive issues or the review of completed transactions as screening nominees for schools to identify those qualified in accordance with special requirements relating to the assignment.

EDUCATION: I have successfully completed graduate level education in a field directly related to this position which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts.

COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: I have a combination of specialized experience and education as described above. Therefore, I have a combination of experience and education. NOTE: You must submit a copy of 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:

1.Comprehensive knowledge of military personnel policies, command mission, training methods and programs, and testing programs.
2.Knowledge of various office automation software programs, tools, and techniques to support office operations and produce a variety of documents such as letters, reports, spreadsheets, databases, and graphs.
3.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
4. Ability to analyze, verify, and correlate data; locate, assemble, and compose information for non-routine reports, inquiries, and technical correspondence; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; plan; organize work; and meet deadlines.
5. Ability to analyze automated products to determine adequacy of program and/or deficiencies.
6. Knowledge of Specialty Code skill-level qualifications, update, enhancement, and proficiency training requirements.
7. Skill in oral and written communication and ability to coordinate with all levels of command to ensure accomplishment of training program objectives.


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.