TRAINING SUPPORT SPECIALIST

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The primary purpose of this position is to TRAINING SUPPORT SPECIALIST GS-0301-12, is to serve as the primary, center level, point or contact to plan, organize, administer, standardize and implement all functions, systems, policy and procedures for a specified series position.

Qualifications:

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions. Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge in both short and long range plans to training, development of training; development of training materials and courses; knowledge of management and organization principles and theories sufficient to identify, investigate and analyze complex problems and recommend effective solutions. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.


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-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.

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:

1. Knowledge of training specialist methods and techniques for management and implementation of professional and technical development training programs for the Maintenance Directorate.
2. Knowledge of education and training programs and related management principles and techniques for administering such programs.
3. Knowledge of mission and functions of the Maintenance Directorate and policy and directives governing development and implementation of education and training programs.
4. Ability to analyze current or projected operating programs to evaluate their actual or potential effectiveness in achieving objectives.
5. Knowledge of methods and techniques for planning, developing and delivering professional development courses, seminars and orientation programs.

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.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, organize, and provide recommendations to the activities of the Human Resources Development Branch insuring that all maintenance training requirements complies with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs.
• Direct the establishment of local policies and procedures for use by product directorates in developing programs directly related to all industrial occupations anywhere within the industrial complex.
• Represent the Human Resources Development Branch with a variety of installation and functional area organizations.
• Overall Program Responsibilities.
• Comply with all established rules and Air Force Policies.

Salary : $82,830 - $107,680