Training Technician

Summary Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Training and Development, Field Operations Academy or Air and Marine Operations Academy, located in Glynco, GA. Customs & Border Protection (CBP): Securing America's Borders The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is calling on those who want to help protect American interests and secure our Nation. DHS Components work collectively to prevent terrorism; secure borders and our transportation systems; protect the President and other dignitaries; enforce and administer immigration laws; safeguard cyberspace; and ensure resilience to disasters. We achieve these vital missions through a workforce spanning hundreds of occupations. Make an impact; join DHS. Discover a challenging and rewarding career with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the sole organization responsible for securing the nation's borders. At CBP, we: Secure and facilitate trade and travel while enforcing hundreds of U.S. regulations, including immigration and drug laws Screen passengers, vehicles, and shipments entering our country Seize illegal narcotics, vehicles, and agricultural products and prohibited goods. Prevent unauthorized entry into the country Rescue individuals who fall into dangerous conditions traversing our border Find us on X at @CBP and @CBPJobs Find us on LinkedIn at U.S. Customs and Border Protection CBP employees demonstrate the highest level of commitment to protect and serve the United States of America and to exemplify the CBP Core Values of Vigilance, Service to Country and Integrity. Learn more about CBP's mission, core values and careers at https://www.cbp.gov/aboutMajor Duties: In this position you will serve as a Training Technician in support of training at one of the OTD Academies or Centers and will be primarily responsible for the coordination and scheduling of OTD training classes. This position starts at a salary of $50,460.00 (GS-07, Step 1) to $80,243.00 (GS-09, Step 10) with promotion potential to $80,243 (GS-9 Step 10). Major Duties for this position may include, but are not limited to: Supporting training operations by scheduling attendees for classes and coordinating and managing attendee affairs. Ensuring all student administrative requirements have been met to include travel, lodging, transportation, and classroom requirements. Verifying all travel authorizations and vouchers for compliance and accuracy, assisting academy staff and students with resolving issues related to travel authorizations, travel vouchers, and personnel. Coordinating and/or preparing award letters, plaques, and awards; generating graduation notes and programs for ceremonies; securing badges/credentials for issuance and ensures all other administrative requirements for graduations are completed. Maintaining training records, files, and databases through the use of the Agency's learning management system for each class to include, (but not limited to) rosters, schedules, departure information, and grade reports.