- Position Title
- TRAINING TECHNICIAN (TITLE 32)
- Agency
- Army National Guard Units
- Announcement Number
- MO-11988034-AR-23-159 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, May 26, 2023 to Sunday, September 10, 2023
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Assessment 1
Please respond to all the questions below. For each question, choose the response below that best describes your experience and/or training. Mark only one response for each question. Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provide in your resume or application and information your references provide.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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Do you possess education and validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of training program; and experience, education or training that demonstrates your ability to follow directions and to read, understand, and retain a variety of instructions, regulations, and procedures?
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Do you possess an undergraduate academic degree with courses in education, grammar and composition, speech, psychology, guidance, and sociology; or social and behavioral sciences?
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Do you possess at least 12 months experience equivalent to at least GS-07? Must possess experience that demonstrates particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (Competencies/KSAs) to successfully perform the duties of the position. Knowledge of Army vision, values, organization, policy, and mission is mandatory. Knowledge in training centers, training programs, schools, and units. Have experiences in conducting and developing education and training programs. Knowledge in the Army education and training policy requirements. Experienced in managing programs to include developmental education, voluntary education, advanced academic education, promotion testing, and libraries. Knowledge of audio-visual presentations, educational tests and measurements, and instructing techniques is mandatory. Knowledge is mandatory of Army education and training programs in regard to their principles, policies, and procedures. Experienced 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. Must have effective writing skills; editing practices; instructional media applications, training reports, program and curriculum validation, and training implementation procedures. Experienced in training program management; scheduling training events and facilities; conducting assistance visits and training meetings; work center and individual job qualification standard development; education institution registration requirements; military personnel classification system and policies; communicative interpersonal skill applications; and distance learning concepts. Experienced and effective communicator. Abilities and experiences in presenting professional courses and briefings; and proficient capabilities in writing reports and records. Experiences as a participant and presenter during training and military or civilian conference events. Experiences in organizing and preparing instructional materials. Understands and applies formal training objectives. Able to develop course syllabi, training project outlines, and daily and weekly lesson plans. Experienced in preparing assignments, laboratory exercises, demonstrations, training aids, and references and related material required to parallel and supplement course outline. Experienced in the art of instructing personnel, such as determining the instructional methods for class size and subject matter. Capable of instructing students by lectures, discussions, demonstrations, group activities, and laboratory work. Experienced in identifying and conducting individual learning difficulties diagnoses and recommends courses of remedial instruction. Understands and applies basic classroom preparations for effective instruction using controlling factors such as, temperature, ventilation, lighting, cleanliness, and arrangement of desks and equipment.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Formulated, oversaw and evaluated training programs.
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Developed yearly and longer training plans.
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Issued instructions and procedures to subordinate activities for the conduct of training activities that meet training requirements.
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Established and conducted a training evaluation program for subordinate activities.
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Reviewed training evaluation and inspection reports to identify systemic problems and trends.
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Determined and formulated needed revisions or improvements to training activities.
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Reviewed training plans and schedules of subordinate units for approval and revision.
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Provided guidance and assistance to unit commanders or other training personnel pertaining to scheduling and conducting training.
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Scheduled and ensured the execution of special training courses on a variety of subjects (e.g., communications procedures, leadership courses, marksmanship training, etc).
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Prepared and submitted annual budget requirements to higher headquarters based on yearly training guidance and training calendars.
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Sub-allocated funding to subordinate units for use in training activities.
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Monitored usage of mandays and funds designated for training.
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Prepared and provided guidance on training eligibility requirements.
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Maintained familiarity with training directives issued by all echelons of command to determine applications to local programs.
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Prepared plans and reports pertaining to readiness and mobilization.
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Provided guidance and assistance to units in preparation of readiness reports.
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Received and consolidated unit readiness feeder reports.
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Evaluated the organizational readiness report and prepared recommendations for improvements/modifications of the training program.
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Prepared command level mobilization and contingency operation plans.
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Provided technical guidance and assistance to subordinate activities in the development of mobilization, alert and assembly plans for use in responding to local/national emergencies and homeland security missions.
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Assisted in the preparation for and executed command level inspections in the area of training and readiness.
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Directed scheduling and coordination for the use of training sites and facilities.
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Ensured the arrangement for equipment and supplies needed for training activities.
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Procured or directed the procurement of training aids, manuals, or other instructional material.
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Maintained liaison with personnel at local, state or federally operated training sites.
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Identified the requirement for the coordination and maintenance of usage agreements for local/private training areas.
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Conducted environmental impact assessments for training sites/areas.
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Coordinated with external training, evaluation and assistance organizations for the conduct and evaluation of army training to include Field Training Exercises (FTX), Command Posts Exercises (CPX), etc.
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Developed and implemented Risk Management plans and programs for the command.
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Provided guidance to subordinate units on the implementation of Risk Management plans and programs.
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Developed safety/accident prevention policies and supervised implementation.
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Conducted safety inspections and assistance visits to subordinate units.
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Conducted investigations of accidents and safety violations and recommended corrective actions.
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Served as security coordinator for an organization.
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Provided guidance and assistance in implementing and following security measures for such items as documents, arms and ammunition, and communication/automation equipment (COMSEC/COMPUSEC).
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Functioned as the primary advisor for anti- terrorism/force protection (AT/FP) measures and ensured all AT/FP requirements are accomplished.
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Ensured that procedures outlined in respective security regulations are complied with.
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Identified requirements and justified requests for supplies and services such as ammunition, demolitions, rations, contract latrines, automation support, etc.
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Forecasted and approved ammunition requirements for subordinate activities.
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Coordinated with maintenance and supply personnel to insure equipment and supplies were available and ready for training activities.
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Planned, organized and assigned work to employees engaged in training and readiness activities.
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Revised assignments or detailed employees to other duties as necessary to meet changing work situations, deadlines, or priorities.
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Participated in the selection of subordinates from lists of eligibles.
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Established performance standards and evaluated employee performance.
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Prepared formal requests and recommendations for promotions, reassignments, etc.
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Recommended recognition for outstanding performance.
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Provided initial approval/disapproval of leave.
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Received and resolved, or participated in the resolution of grievances, or forwarded to higher-level management for resolution.
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Acted to resolve disciplinary problems, or forwarded to higher level management for resolution.
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Formulated plans for equal treatment of all employees.
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Assured position management principles are adhered to and position descriptions are accurate.
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Informed employees of all aspects of personnel programs of the installation, either answering routine questions or obtaining information from specialist when more technical answers are required.
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Provided technical guidance to subordinate unit training and readiness personnel.
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Do you certify that all of your responses to this questionnaire are true and accurate; and do you accept that if your supporting documentation does not support one or more of your responses to the questionnaire that your application may be rated lower or you may be removed from further consideration?