TRAINING TECHNICIAN

Summary THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a TRAINING TECHNICIAN, Position Description Number NGT5801200 and is part of the TN 118th WING Air National Guard. THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. The National Guard is the oldest component of the Armed Forces of the United States. Since the earliest American colonial days, citizens have joined together for collective defense. We have a proud tradition of coming to the aid of our friends and neighbors in times of serious emergencies. Join our National Guard team and serve your nation, your states and your community! This position is located at an Air National Guard (ANG) Wing, Mission Support Group, Force Support Squadron (FSS), Force Development Office. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Force Development Manager and office of primary responsibility (OPR) for unit training programs managed in support of the Wing and its geographically separated units (GSUs). The office provides technical guidance and assistance to commanders, managers, and supervisors at all levels regarding education and training programs in support of federal, state and local missions, ensuring programs are in place to manage upgrade, qualification, in-garrison, expeditionary training and other military training functions as well as to administer post high school technical education and college programs.Major Duties: As a TRAINING TECHNICIAN, GS-1702-11 (TITLE 5) you will, plan, direct, control, and oversee all elements of the Education, Training and Distance Learning Programs. Provide Education and Training advisory services to commanders and staff on all education and training programs. Confer with management and other key operating personnel to discuss training needs, problems and goals. Manage data in computer-based systems. Ensure accuracy of MILPDS data and performs functional review of data reliability. Serve as Test Control Officer (TCO) for CDC testing. Safeguards AFIADUCDC test material. Prepare Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) between the unit/base and educational institution(s), including colleges and universities, providing classes or associated services on base or at geographically separated units (GSUs). Serve as the base-level QPR for the Occupational Survey Program, Graduate Assessment Survey (GAS) and Field Evaluation Questionnaire (FEQ). Perform other duties as assigned.