TRAINING TECHNICIAN (OA)
What you'd do
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Major duties
SUMMARY The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Special Warfare Training Wing's Pipeline Scheduling Program Coordinator, TRQI Manager and Scheduling Technician, applying Air Force Special Operations training knowledge and/or Base Education Training Manager experience, to plan, coordinate, organize, and execute necessary policies, regulations, directives and procedures for the establishment and maintenance for the Scheduling and training of the following seven Air Force Special Operations programs: Special Tactics Officer initial skills training (STO), Combat Rescue Officer initial skills training (CRO), Tactical Air Party Officer initial skills training (TACPO), Combat Control Technician initial skills training (CCT), Pararescue initial skills training (PJ), Tactical Air Party initial skills training (TACP) and Special Reconnaissance initial skills training (SR). DUTIES Applies Air Force Special Operations training flow knowledge and /or Base Education Training Manager experience to develop, and evaluate detailed pipeline plans, goals, and objectives to construct and implement the Training Schedule Pipeline for Special Warfare Airmen, enlisted and officer students (Individually). Manage, review, prioritize and coordinate student pipeline actions. Coordinates with several agencies for proper movement of student personnel. Analyzes and interprets trainee management and accounting data. Utilize TTMS Student Management, TTMS COGNOS, Learner Management System (LMS) and OTA products to analyze training management and accounting data. Analyzes data on student production, elimination, washback's, and proficiency advancements trends and recommends action to resolve problems.
What you need to qualify
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: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-06, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of Air Force Special Warfare training processes, education systems, and command policies to plan, coordinate, and execute specialized training operations. Knowledge of software tools (e.g., Microsoft Office, MilPDS, LMS) to generate reports, manage data, and support daily operations effectively. Knowledge of scheduling practices, training support systems, maintenance timelines, and related coordination activities to optimize training delivery. Skill in written and oral communication to develop guidance, deliver briefings, and collaborate with personnel across multiple organizations. Skill in analyzing training data and applying standard evaluative techniques to develop schedules, track performance, and improve instructional effectiveness. Ability to interpret and apply DoD, AF, and command-level directives to training operations, ensuring compliance with procedural and readiness requirements OR EDUCATION: 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. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: 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-06 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-07 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. Knowledge of Air Force Special Warfare training processes, education systems, and command policies to plan, coordinate, and execute specialized training operations. 2. Knowledge of software tools (e.g., Microsoft Office, MilPDS, LMS) to generate reports, manage data, and support daily operations effectively. 3. Knowledge of scheduling practices, training support systems, maintenance timelines, and related coordination activities to optimize training delivery. 4. Skill in written and oral communication to develop guidance, deliver briefings, and collaborate with personnel across multiple organizations. 5. Skill in analyzing training data and applying standard evaluative techniques to develop schedules, track performance, and improve instructional effectiveness. 6. Ability to interpret and apply DoD, AF, and command-level directives to training operations, ensuring compliance with procedural and readiness requirements 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.
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