TRAINING TECHNICIAN

Summary

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Duties

• SUMMARY: The primary purpose of this position is to manage the 505 CCW Education and Training Program supporting approximately 1.900 military and civilian personnel assigned to 13 CONUS and 2 OCONUS locations. In this capacity, the 50 CCW Training Manager will serve as the OPR for military and civilian training issues by implementing and managing training policies and programs that support Air Force, HQ ACC, USAFWC and 505 CW mission requirements. This position includes managing the following elements: On-the-job training, formal school requests, Acquisition Professional Development Program, HQ USAF training initiatives, ancillary training, combat arms, chemical warfare and maintenance training, and HQ ACC training initiatives. DUTIES: Manages the military and civilian education and training program for 505 CCW units. On a regular and recurring basis, contacts management and key personnel to provide assistance in conducting OJT and continued proficiency training, to explain the goals and objectives of training, and to instruct on methods to be used and how to determine training needs and methods used in selecting personnel for special career executive development courses. Develops training policies, procedures, and processes to meet organizational demands. Works closely with Headquarters Air Combat Command and local resource personnel in projecting budgetary estimates for funding. Sole Advanced Distributed Learning System (ADLS) and Formal Training Manager for the Wing.

Qualifications

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-08, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes skill in operating a computer and associate software. Skill in applying analytical and evaluative techniques to identify job functions and training requirements, consider requests for training, development, and course requirements, and resolve procedural problems with training requests and training quota allocations. Knowledge of organization management structure including administrative assignment of areas of responsibility based on assigned jobs, and to conduct qualitative analysis of work assigned to evaluate training requested and approve or disapprove requested training. Knowledge of military and civilian training requirements, programs, policies, and directives. Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing sufficient to: develop/deliver reports and correspondence: foster understanding/ acceptance of program requirements; presents arguments/advisory options. 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. COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 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-08 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: Skill in operating a computer and associate software. Skill in applying analytical and evaluative techniques to identify job functions and training requirements, consider requests for training, development, and course requirements, and resolve procedural problems with training requests and training quota allocations. Knowledge of organization management structure including administrative assignment of areas of responsibility based on assigned jobs, and to conduct qualitative analysis of work assigned to evaluate training requested and approve or disapprove requested training. Knowledge of military and civilian training requirements, programs, policies, and directives. Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing sufficient to develop/deliver reports and correspondence; foster understanding/ acceptance of program requirements; presents arguments/advisory options. 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.

How to apply

Please read the entire announcement and all instructions before starting the application. To apply and be considered for this position, you must complete all required questionnaires, assessments and submit all required documentation as specified in the How to Apply and Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 09/08/2026, closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. The application process is as follows: To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13053538 Click the Apply Online button. Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation. Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59PM (ET) on the announcement closing date, 09/08/2026. Your Resume. If you submit more than one resume, only the most recent will be reviewed. The "most recent" is considered the resume with the latest timestamp. Resumes may not exceed two pages. The two-page resume ensures the most relevant experience is reviewed and considered, which is a common practice in both the public and private sectors. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. Additional information on how to complete or update your resume may be located here For qualification determination your resume must contain hours worked per week and dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient, and you will not receive consideration for this position. If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your pay plan, series and grade, i.e. GS-0301-09. Current Federal Civilian Employees may list any relevant performance related rating (given within the last three years) and/or incentive awards in your resume. Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. If the resume you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your name, first and last, MUST be included on your resume. 5. A complete Application Questionnaire 6. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section). Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name. 7. Help recruiters find you. Make your resume and profile searchable, which means recruiters may contact you about possible jobs. Additional information may be located here 8. If you are required to complete any USA Hire Assessments, you will be notified after submitting your application. The notification will be provided in your application submission screen and via email. The notification will include your unique assessment access link to the USA Hire system and the completion deadline. Additionally, in USAJOBs you can click "Track this application" to return to your assessment completion notice. 9. Access USA Hire using your unique assessment link. Access is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials. 10. Review all instructions prior to beginning your Assessments. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation before beginning the assessments should you have a disability covered under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended. 11. Set aside at least 3 hours to take the USA Hire assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments and continue later, you can re-use your unique assessment link. 12. Your responses to the USA Hire Assessments will be reused for one year (in most cases) from the date you complete an assessment. If future applications you submit require completion of the same assessments, your responses will be automatically reused. Visit the USA Hire Applicant Resource Center for practice assessments and assessment preparation resources, click here To update your application, including supporting documentation: During the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account, find your application record, and click Edit my application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed. To view the announcement status or your application status: Click here Your application status page is where you can view your application status, USA Hire assessment completion status, and review your notifications sent by the hiring agency regarding your application. Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.