Training Technician
What you'd do
This vacancy is for a GS-1702-7, Training Technician located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, Force Readiness Command (FORCECOM), Education and Training Quota Management Command (ETQC) in NORFOLK, Virginia. This position is currently located and being filled in Norfolk, VA. By 2028, the position will move to Birmingham, AL.
Major duties
You will serve as a Training Technician and be responsible for oversight of a training quota portfolio and provide customer service to the entire fleet by scheduling all specialized training to achieve mission readiness. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Schedules and issues C-School training orders for Coast Guard Active Duty, Reserve, Civilian, and Auxiliary members to attend Coast Guard hosted, commercial, or other agency training. Applies knowledge of Coast Guard training policies and requirements, as well as applicable federal, joint or other agency policies (JTR, DoD training policies, etc.) to ensure valid, economical effective use of training resources, assignments of quotas to personnel, and issuance of training orders. Manages a "C" school training portfolio that overseas a portion of the total Coast Guard inventory of 800 C-school course, and 45,000 annual quotas. Monitors Coast Guard messaging systems, emails and correspondence to manage course, quota, and order cancellations, substitutions and waiver requests. Applies communication and correspondence skills to issue record communications that are clear and effective.
What you need to qualify
To qualify at the GS-07 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-06 grade level in the federal sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Examples of specialized experience include performing the following types of tasks on a regular basis: Experience with Joint Travel Regulations (JTR) and how to apply it to situations including per diem, lodging, and transportation expenses. Experience with facilitating training requests with internal and external stakeholders to achieve training requirements. NOTE: All experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or related applicable assessment) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. NOTE: Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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.
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