Summary THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a TRAINING TECHNICIAN (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D2219000 and is part of the NC J3, National Guard (J3 - JOC / MD 1422-810). Responsibilities As a Joint Operations Center Training Technician (w/amend 1), GS-1702-09, you will provide 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; assist the JOC supervisor in the development and review of domestic operations directives, planning and readiness reporting; develop and prepares operational products for use in domestic operation events and exercises; conduct force package readiness inspections and other evaluations of state active duty (SAD) operations, security, safety, and force package readiness planning; determine appropriate corrective actions for identified deficiencies and provides guidance for domestic operations; conduct and/or coordinate JOC assistance to the major subordinate commands in all areas of daily and domestic operations; review training schedules, circulars, and yearly training plans to ensure they are commensurate with the current operations chief's priorities and Director of Joint Operations, J3, guidance; perform research and provide recommendations utilized by the JOC supervisor in issuance of daily and domestic operations guidance necessary to facilitate and support subordinate organization's daily and domestic operations mission; coordinate logistical and administrative support of SAD force packages; implement and coordinate the execution of full or partial contingency and continuity of operations plans; review and provide technical guidance for proper preparation of domestic operations; prepare consolidated organizational training assessment reports; coordinate and maintains usage agreements for local/private training areas; serve as the technical specialist in readiness reporting for the organization; perform analysis of organizational readiness data, provides recommendations for the improvement of the organizational training readiness posture, and refines post domestic operations training requirements; review 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 JOC Supervisor for review and approval; assist in the planning of force package requirements in coordination with State Emergency Management (SEM); responsible for organizing the Army and Air components to meet annual force package requirements according to incident/disaster planning by SEM; review, approve and forward forecasts of organizational training requirements and its subordinate elements; ensure long range force modernization plans, professional military education requirement changes, and military occupational skill transition training are incorporated into forecasts; review and make recommends for all current operations, future operations, and joint training exercises; resolve significant issues or problems in meeting organizational and SEM priorities in emergency response activities; 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; maintain and evaluate historical data for the formulation of projected budgetary requirements; sub-allocate training funds to subordinate organizations based on the JOC Supervisor guidance; recommend reallocation and transfer of training funds within the organization based on execution and changes in training events; monitor the obligation and de-obligation of funds sub-allocated to subordinate organizations and directs review and corrective actions to ensure maximum availability of funding; ensure the proper forecasting, allocation, and usage of training ammunition within the command; evaluate training ammunition requests based on standard training requirements, approved training calendars, and projected changes in scheduled training; provide recommendations to the JOC Supervisor for reallocation of ammunition allowances to improve the overall training readiness of the organization; oversee and ensure the proper reforecast of ammunition allowances for National Guard Reaction Force (NGRF) and Civil Support Team (CST) activities and exercises; assist in the preparation of plans and procedures for anti-terrorism/force protection and military support to civil authorities; coordinate 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; provide input to the JOC Supervisor for the assignment of work within the training and operations section; may function as the supervisor within the immediate office in the absence of the JOC Supervisor on a temporary or intermittent basis; perform other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Shift Schedule: Normal shift schedule - Monday thru Friday, standard 8 hours per day (0645 - 1515), weekend and holiday rotational coverage required. Based on JOC staffing requirements and mission priorities, compensatory time, short term coverage of 2nd (1445 - 2315), or 3rd (2245 - 0715) shifts required as needed. NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position. This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement. Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service. Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation. May be required to successfully complete a probationary period. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position. Qualifications Military Grades: Enlisted (E6 to E7) GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must have a minimum of one year on-the-job experience in the grade immediately below the next higher level. Must have the education and validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the occupational series and grade. Experiences, education, or training that demonstrate ability to follow directions, read, understand, and retain instructions, regulations, and procedures that otherwise demonstrates the ability to perform or learn to perform the duties of the position. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 12 months experience equivalent to the GS-07. Experiences that demonstrated the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Knowledge of Army or Air Force vision, values, organization, policy, and mission is mandatory. Knowledge in training centers, training programs, schools, and units for these systems. Have experiences in conducting and developing education and training programs. Also, experienced in conducting, supervising, or developing education or training programs. Knowledge in the Army or Air Force education and training policy requirements. Experienced in managing programs to include developmental education, voluntary education, advanced academic education, promotion testing, and libraries. Knowledge is mandatory of audio-visual presentations, educational tests and measurements, and instructing techniques. Knowledge is mandatory of Army or Air Force 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. Experiences 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 using audiovisual aids such as, mockups, graphs, training films, and film strips. Experienced in training aids such as, achievement and aptitude tests and rating scales. 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. Education You must provide transcripts to support your educational claims. To receive credit for education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the education requirements for this position. Additional Information If you are a male applicant who was 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 be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).