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Summary IOWA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD - TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION This position is restricted to current Military members of the Iowa Army National Guard. LOCATION: G3-JFHQ, Johnston, Iowa THIS POSITION IS INDEFINITE AND MAY BECOME PERMANENT Responsibilities As a TRAINING TECHNICIAN (INDEFINITE - MAY BECOME PERMANENT), GS-1702-9 your duties are below. Provides technical guidance and assistance to subordinate elements, the headquarters operations section, and other staff sections in planning, coordinating, preparing, conducting, and documenting individual and collective training. Assists the training officer in the development and review of training directives, deployment planning and readiness reporting. Develops and prepares operational orders for use in training exercises. Conducts command readiness inspections and other evaluations of subordinate training operations, security, safety, and deployment readiness planning. Determines appropriate corrective actions for identified deficiencies and issues guidance to subordinate organizations. Conducts and/or coordinates assistance visits in all areas of training management. Reviews training schedules, circulars, and yearly training plans to ensure they are commensurate with the commander's priorities and higher headquarters guidance. Performs research and provides recommendations utilized by the commander in issuance of yearly training guidance necessary to create or modify subordinate organization's mission essential task lists. Coordinates logistical and administrative support of internal/external evaluation and assistance teams. Implements and coordinates the execution of full or partial deployment plans. Reviews and provides technical guidance for proper preparation of subordinate organization's training assessments. Prepares consolidated organizational training assessment reports. Coordinates and maintains usage agreements for local/private training areas. Serves as the technical specialist in readiness reporting for the organization. Performs analysis of organizational readiness data, provides recommendations for the improvement of the organizational training readiness posture, and refines post-mobilization training requirements. Reviews subordinate training readiness feeder reports to ensure current and correct information is reported. May consolidate readiness feeder reports, input organizational data, and provide organizational roll-up to the training officer for review and approval. Provides training and assistance to staff sections and subordinate organizational elements on reporting procedures and other matters pertaining to training readiness. Manages and oversees the administration of the command's school program. Reviews, approves and forwards forecasts of individual training requirements of the organization and its subordinate elements. Ensures long range force modernization plans, professional military education requirement changes, and military occupational skill transition training are incorporated into forecasts. Sub-allocates authorized training quotas to elements within the command based on the commander's guidance, preliminary forecasts, and modifications due to training requirements. Reallocates organizational quotas based on execution and organizational training requirements. Resolves significant issues or problems in eligibility and prerequisite completion, quota allocation, and funds availability for individual training. Makes recommendations and assists in the preparation of yearly training budget requirements for submission to higher headquarters based on yearly training guidance and training calendar. Maintains and evaluates historical data for the formulation of projected budgetary requirements. Sub-allocates training funds to subordinate organizations based on the training officer's guidance. Recommends reallocation and transfer of training funds within the organization based on execution and changes in training events. Monitors the obligation and de-obligation of funds sub-allocated to subordinate organizations and directs review and corrective actions to ensure maximum availability of funding. May prepare, review, and forward automated requests for orders. Verifies accounting classification data and coordinates with other organizations and higher headquarters to support unfunded events. Ensure the proper forecasting, allocation, and usage of training ammunition within the command. Evaluates training ammunition requests based on standard training requirements, approved training calendars, and projected changes in scheduled training. Provides recommendations to the Training Officer for reallocation of ammunition allowances to improve the overall training readiness of the organization. Oversees and ensures the proper reforecast of ammunition allowances. Assists in the preparation of plans and procedures for anti-terrorism/force protection and military support to civil authorities. Coordinates with local, state, and federal agencies for the implementation of preliminary activities necessary to respond to natural disasters, civil disturbances, and terrorist activities and to provide humanitarian assistance. Performs other duties as assigned. D2219 Requirements Conditions of Employment NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is an excepted position that requires military membership in a compatible military assignment in the Iowa Army National Guard. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of this excepted position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment. APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 12/18/2024 . FAILURE TO PROVIDE COMPLETE INFORMATION MAY RESULT IN YOUR NOT RECEIVING CONSIDERATION FOR THIS POSITION. Please refer to the Qualifications and Evaluations Section of this Announcement to understand the qualification requirements, and the How to Apply Section for detailed instruction on applying. SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: Employment is subject to attaining and maintaining a clearance as required by this position. If the selectee does not possess the applicable security clearance when hired, application must be made within 30 days of the start date. Failure to make application for the required security clearance will result in termination of employment. Failure to complete prescribed courses may be cause for reassignment or termination of FTS. Military Rank Requirements: Officer, Warrant Officer and Enlisted (O-3 to E-4) Qualifications In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience. Applicants who do not fully address the minimum/specialized experience needed for the position in their resume will not be referred for consideration. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Applicant's demonstrated ability to follow directions, read, understand, and retain instructions, regulations, and procedures that otherwise validate the ability to perform or learn to perform the duties of the position. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: GS-1702-9: Must have experience in the following: 1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade. Knowledge of Army or Air Force education and training programs regarding their principles and procedures. Experience in performing interviews and counseling techniques; training techniques and instruction methods; task analysis procedures, learning processes, curriculum development, training evaluations, and education and training systems and products; effective writing skills; editing practices; instructional media application, training reporting, program and curriculum validation, and implementation procedures. Experience in scheduling training events and facilities; supporting assistance visits and training meetings; or assisting in work center and individual job qualification standard development; education institution registration requirements; and military personnel classification system and policies. Experience in the capabilities of communicative interpersonal skill applications and distance learning concepts. Experience as a participant and presenter during training and military or civilian conference events. Education Additional Information ENLISTMENT CASH BONUSES: Acceptance of a technician position may affect any bonus and/or educational assistance that may be applicable. Please contact your Education Office prior to accepting a position with the Iowa Army National Guard. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. If you are a male applicant 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 are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).