Training Technician; Title

Training Technician

As a Training Technician, GS-1702-09, you will formulate, oversee and evaluate the overall training programs for the command. Develop yearly and longer training plans. Issue instructions and procedures to subordinate units for the conduct of training activities that meet the requirements of the Department of the Army, National Guard Bureau, major army headquarters and/or other higher headquarters. Establish and conduct a training evaluation program for subordinate units.

Create or modify the unit's mission essential task lists in accordance with critical wartime mission requirements. Review training evaluation and inspection reports to identify systemic problems and trends. Determine and formulate needed revisions or improvements to training activities. Review training plans and schedules of subordinate units for approval and revision as necessary. Provide guidance and assistance to unit commanders or other training personnel pertaining to scheduling and conducting training.

Schedule and ensure the execution of special training courses on a variety of subjects (e.g., communications procedures, leadership courses, marksmanship training, etc). Prepare and submit annual budget requirements to higher headquarters based on yearly training guidance and training calendars. Sub-allocate funding to subordinate units for use in training activities. Monitor usage of mandays and funds designated for training. Prepare and provide guidance on training eligibility requirements.

Maintain familiarity with training directives issued by all echelons of command to determine applications to local programs.