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Training Technician
U.S. Coast Guard · Posted 1 days ago
On-site Norfolk, VA $51K – $67K Apply by Jul 6, 2026 Education And Training Technician ENFJESFJESTJISFJ Trades
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This vacancy is for a GS-1702-7, Training Technician located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, Force Readiness Command (FORCECOM), Education and Training Quota Management Command (ETQC) in NORFOLK, Virginia. This position is currently located and being filled in Norfolk, VA. By 2028, the position will move to Birmingham, AL.
What You'll Do
- →You will serve as a Training Technician and be responsible for oversight of a training quota portfolio and provide customer service to the entire fleet by scheduling all specialized training to achieve mission readiness.
- →Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team.
- →Typical work assignments include: Schedules and issues C-School training orders for Coast Guard Active Duty, Reserve, Civilian, and Auxiliary members to attend Coast Guard hosted, commercial, or other agency training.
- →Applies knowledge of Coast Guard training policies and requirements, as well as applicable federal, joint or other agency policies (JTR, DoD training policies, etc.) to ensure valid, economical effective use of training resources, assignments of quotas to personnel, and issuance of training orders.
- →Manages a "C" school training portfolio that overseas a portion of the total Coast Guard inventory of 800 C-school course, and 45,000 annual quotas.
- →Monitors Coast Guard messaging systems, emails and correspondence to manage course, quota, and order cancellations, substitutions and waiver requests.
- →Applies communication and correspondence skills to issue record communications that are clear and effective.
Requirements
- ✓All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
- ✓Do NOT include the following types of information in your resume: Social Security Number (SSN) Date of Birth (DOB) Photos of yourself (if included on your resume you will not be considered for this position) Personal information: such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.
- ✓Key Requirements: Must be a U.S.
- ✓Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service.
- ✓See www.sss.gov A 1-year probationary period may be required.
- ✓To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy.
- ✓To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation.
- ✓This position requires a Non-Sensitive (NACI) clearance.
- ✓This is not a Bargaining Unit position.
- ✓Selectee must be able to obtain/maintain a valid state driver's license.
- ✓Time-in-Grade requirement must be met by the closing date of the vacancy.
- ✓All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit.
- ✓The Office of Personnel management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees.
- ✓If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule, C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.
Benefits
- ★DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays.
- ★Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers.
- ★DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities.
- ★For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service- connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 05ddedb7-fd93-4bac-bc45-422f06897869
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