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TRAINING TECHNICIAN
Air National Guard Units · Posted 63 days ago
On-site Des Moines, IA $62K – $81K Apply by Jul 28, 2026 Education And Training Technician ENFJESFJESTJISFJ Trades
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IOWA AIR NATIONAL GUARD - TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION This position is open to current military members of the 132d Wing, Des Moines, Iowa Air National Guard LOCATION: 132d Wing, Des Moines, Iowa
What You'll Do
- →As a TRAINING TECHNICIAN, GS-1702-9 your duties are below; 1.
- →Oversees Group Training Programs and Subordinate Unit Compliance.
- →This position serves as the Group Unit Training Manager (UTM) and operates under the direction of the Force Support Squadron (FSS) - Force Development Office (FDO).
- →The incumbent acts as the primary advisor to the Group Commander /A-Staff Director on training policy and execution across subordinate units.
- →They lead the planning, development, and evaluation of group-wide education and training initiatives, establishing a cohesive training strategy and ensuring compliance through coordination with subordinate or assigned Unit Training Managers (UTMs).
- →The incumbent provides policy interpretation, as directed through the FDO, from Headquarters (HQ) and Major Command (MAJCOM) levels, ensuring the seamless integration of these policies into all unit-level training programs. 2.
- →Coordinates Career Development Course (CDC) and Upgrade Training Oversight.
- →Validates and tracks all CDC actions, waiver requests, and reenrollments from subordinate units.
- →Provides guidance and quality assurance of CDC administration across the assigned organizations.
- →Oversees Upgrade Training (UGT) status and ensures timely compliance with 36-month reviews and training documentation.
- →Acts as liaison between units and Force Support Squadron (FSS), Force Development (FDO) for CDC failures and Wing Commander actions. 3.
- →Conducts Staff Assistance Visits (SAVs) and Evaluates Unit Training Programs.
- →Leads SAVs at each unit within the assigned organizations every 36 to assess compliance and readiness.
- →Documents findings identifies training shortfalls and provides written feedback to commanders.
Requirements
- ✓NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is an excepted position that requires military membership in a compatible military assignment in the Iowa Air National Guard.
- ✓Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
- ✓Acceptance of this excepted position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
- ✓APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 07/28/2026 .
- ✓FAILURE TO PROVIDE COMPLETE INFORMATION MAY RESULT IN YOUR NOT RECEIVING CONSIDERATION FOR THIS POSITION.
- ✓Please refer to the Qualifications and Evaluations Section of this Announcement to understand the qualification requirements, and the How to Apply Section for detailed instruction on applying.
- ✓TRIAL PERIOD REQUIREMENT: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 2-year trial period or 1-year (Veterans Preference Eligibles Only) during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: Your performance and conduct.
- ✓The needs and interests of the agency.
- ✓Whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and Whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
- ✓Upon completion of your trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: Employment is subject to attaining and maintaining a clearance as required by this position.
- ✓If the selectee does not possess the applicable security clearance when hired, application must be made within 30 days of the start date.
- ✓Failure to make application for the required security clearance will result in termination of employment.
Personality Fit
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