Summary THIS IS AN AIR FORCE NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a TITLE 32 TRAINING TECHNICIAN (MI ALPENA CRTC), Position Description Number D2405000 and is part of the MI Alpena CRTC, Michigan Air National Guard. This is a Temporary Indefinite vacancy for an appointment of 4 years. In the event a permanent employee is accepted for this indefinite position, there will be a change in his/her tenure from permanent to indefinite. Responsibilities THIS IS A TITLE 32 NATIONAL GUARD POISITION THAT REQUIRES MILITARY MEMBERSHIP This position is located at an Air National Guard (ANG) Group Commander's Support Staff (CSS) unit. The primary purpose of the position is to evaluate and manage the training and education program on behalf of the ANG (e.g., Mission Support Group, Operations Group, Flying Training Group, Fighter Group, Bomb Group, Cyber Operations Group) and its subordinate units. The role of this Group Training Manager (GTM) is to function as the Group Commander's key staff member responsible for overall oversight and management of the training and educational program. DUTIES 1. This position is located at an Air National Guard (ANG) Group Commander's Support Staff (CSS) unit. The primary purpose of the position is to evaluate and manage the training and education program on behalf of the ANG (e.g., Mission Support Group, Operations Group, Flying Training Group, Fighter Group, Bomb Group, Cyber Operations Group) and its subordinate units. The role of this Group Training Manager (GTM) is to function as the Group Commander's key staff member responsible for overall oversight and management of the training and educational program. 2. Serves as focal point for all Career Development Course (CDC) waivers, reenrollment requests and two-time CDC failures for the Group and subordinate units. Provides guidance and oversight on waivers from assigned units to include: 3, 5 and 7 Skill Level technical school waivers, Time-in-Training waivers, CDC waivers, CDC reenrollments as well as two time CDC failures. 3. Administers Education, Training and Distance Learning Programs. Manages the enlisted training programs for the Group and advises unit training managers with subordinate units. Researches, interprets, analyzes, and applies DoD, AF, and ANG policies, instructions and guidance by establishing and implementing training plans, policies and procedures. Plans, develops, and promotes effective utilization of media resources (examples: multimedia and distance learning). 4. Responsible for overall management of OJT program for the Group and oversight of subordinate unit's OJT program. Conducts Staff Assistance Visits (SAV) and identifies root cause of deficiencies and recommends corrective actions for process improvements. 5. Manages the development of education and training instructional products. Selects instructional methods that involve the development of lesson plans, task breakdowns, equipment requirements, and instructional aids when teaching the AFTC, automated training record system, and Training Business Area (TBA). 6. Monitors the overall accuracy and reliability of all data entered into and maintained in Personnel Data System (PDS). Collects, analyzes and monitors the overall accuracy and reliability of all training and education data entered into and maintained in automated system. Reviews transaction registers, automated products, RCCPDS error listing and purges to correct and identify errors for corrective action. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed below. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position. Military Grades: E5 - E7 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Months Required: 24 Months Incumbent must possess a knowledge of and skill in applying fundamental military personnel policies, training principles, practices, methods, procedures, rules, guidelines, publications, etc., to understand respective programs and converse with managers. Advises management on implementation of standardized practices and principles for incorporating career development strategies into the workplace to remedy any barriers or problems adversely affecting employee career growth opportunities. Must have sufficient knowledge of the automated systems, personal computers, and software employed, in order to make reports (e.g., training needs survey), correspondence, and extract data. Must possess ability to analyze data/products to anticipate training needs for specific categories of positions that involve fairly well-defined and readily understood duties (e.g., administrative support and assistance), determine adequacy of training programs and/or deficiencies thereof. Education No substitution of education allowed for this position. Additional Information If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx). If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.