Training Technician; Title ; Indefinite Job Hanover area,Virginia USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Training Technician (Title 32) (Indefinite)

Training Technician (Title 32) (Indefinite), GS-1702-06

As a Training Technician (Title 32) (Indefinite), GS-1702-06, you perform the below duties:

Responsible for military training by devising and implementing training plans, guidelines and procedures, reports and assessments for the unit and individuals assigned. Ensures that training is conducted in accordance with Army training doctrine. Prepares training guidelines, individual training records, operation orders, mobilization plans, SOP's, and readiness reports. Prepares for unit yearly training workshop to develop yearly training plan with unit leadership.

Prepares for monthly unit training meetings. Prepares training schedules and plans for approval of commander and higher headquarters. Maintains training guidance and documents as required by higher headquarters. Prepares training and evaluation outlines and lesson plans. Prepares automated requests for orders. Prepares correspondence for approval by commander or higher-level supervisor. As required, completes training expenditure forecasts. Coordinates training programs for the unit to include the scheduling of training areas, obtaining equipment and other materials required for testing of personnel and training scorer/evaluators or test officers.

Manages the military school's program of the unit. Coordinates with higher headquarters to obtain quotas for personnel to attend schools (Service, NCO, Special, etc.). Manages use of school quotas, training support man-days and other training resources as allocated to the unit. Prepares and forwards requests for training for all unit members ensuring applicants are eligible to attend the school requested and all prerequisites have been met.

Prepares or requests the appropriate personnel actions (e.g. ASI or MOS award) upon completion of required training and other qualifications.

Coordinates, schedules, and monitors the use of training facilities, areas and ranges for annual and inactive duty training. Makes recommendations regarding training facilities best suited to the unit in achieving its goals and objectives. Initiates requests for equipment training support to higher, adjacent, and other military commands to support unit training objectives. As directed, operates and maintains indoor firing range facility.

Develops the unit Mission Essential Task List (METL) and provides input for the yearly training plan. Assembles and maintains statistics on weapons qualification, crew qualifications/table certifications, Army Physical Fitness Test, weight control, Common Task Testing, Military Occupational Skill Qualification and other critical data as required. Trains unit leaders on how to maintain leader books and other training material as directed by the command.

Prepares and maintains the unit's Training Assessment Module (TAM).

Assists in maintaining working relationships with local officials, clubs, etc., for a variety of such purposes as armory security coordination with police, suitability investigations, armory rental, unit participation in celebrations, or fund-raising drives, and to provide public information about the National Guard. Works with community organizations to obtain support for the National Guard. As directed, attends meetings as the National Guard representative to effectively coordinate the National Guard's participation in civic activities.

As required, assists in completing supply transactions for the unit in the absence of the Supply NCO/Technician. Requisition s, receives, stores, issues and accounts for supplies and equipment such as rations, ammunition, fuel, clothing, office supplies, forms and publications, communications, equipment, small arms, tool sets, vehicles, etc. Posts, updates and maintains in current status unit property records such as hand receipts, and equipment checklists.

Initiates reports of survey when necessary and statements of charges for lost damaged or destroyed property.

As required, assists in completing administrative and personnel transactions for the unit. Prepares or assists in preparing critical personnel documents. Prepares correspondence for the unit. When required, prepares and submits pay documents to higher headquarters.

Performs recruiting duties to maintain the unit at authorized strength. Establishes personal contact and maintains effective working relationships with assigned recruiters, public officials, civic groups, veterans' organizations, schools, active duty recruiters and other organizations and groups. Participates in school activities such as "career days" for the purpose of informing individuals and groups of the benefits of belonging to the National Guard.

In the absence of janitorial staff, works with other assigned full time support personnel to care for clean and maintain the National Guard Armory, including lawn care and general user maintenance.

Performs other duties as assigned.