TRAINING ADMINISTRATOR (TITLE 32)

Duties

As a TRAINING ADMINISTRATOR (TITLE 32), GS-1712-11, you will develop and implement, the Army National Guard (ARNG), Distributed Learning Program (DLP) within the respective state to achieve The Adjutant General's (TAG) training readiness objectives for assigned state and federal missions.

Major Duties - This is NOT an all-inclusive list:

• Provide readiness training and pre and post-mobilization training (PPMT) to Soldiers.
• Coordinate with all other directorates and external agencies to develop and execute the State's Adjutant General's DLP goals, objectives and policies.
• Responsible for the planning, integrating and coordinating the efforts of all agencies and offices participating in or supporting National Guard programs and events.
• Keep abreast of changing technology and educational development as it relates to DL, and synthesizes highly specialized aspects of multiple fields, including educational technology, computer automation and telecommunications.
• Plan and coordinate DL training opportunities for the state's National Guard (NG) Soldiers.
• Conduct research and analyses to obtain vendors and internal sources of training, commensurate with training needs.
• Coordinate training activities with other Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations Office (DCSOPS) branches, NGB, and various agencies to establish priority of course ware development and conversion requirements and priorities, consistent with current needs and future projection of training needs.
• Schedule courses for individuals and groups.
• Serve as a liaison between training providers and site administrators who oversee DL training and resolves program problems or issues.
• Coordinate with the United States Property & Fiscal Officer (USPFO), Grant Office Representative (GOR) or state comptroller to design, implement and monitor various inter-agency agreements for the DL program and ensure proper flow of program income through the DL Cooperative Agreement.
• Serve as the DL Program Fund Manager and coordinates all DL related budget and funding activities with the USPFO while performing all fund manager duties as required by regulation and law.
• Responsible for the planning, budgeting and delivery of the State's DL program.
• Aid in the development and implementation of policies, standard operating procedures, and practices associated with the management of the state's DL training program.
• Conduct studies, surveys and audits to evaluate the effectiveness of the state's DL program by comparing achieved results with established goals.
• Manage and support all DLP activities within the state to include familiarization with DL courseware, content and resources available to Soldiers for readiness training and PPMT.
• Establish study and evaluation criteria and develops conclusions, reports and/or recommendations based on the analysis of reports from other training personnel, including on and offsite-training instructors.
• Operate the DL Classroom equipment to include the workstations, projector, multimedia control panel, VTC, Multiple Channel Unit (MCU) bridge, and secure VTC, as needed.
• Coordinate with the ARNG Enterprise or state Help Desk to facilitate and/or help troubleshoot, repair, and install the DL classroom equipment and software.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• IAW The Fair Chance Act, Agency employees may not request criminal history information at the point of initial application, upon receipt of an application, or prior to, during or after a job interview. If an Optional Form (OF) 306, Declaration of Employment is submitted prior to the point of a conditional offer, questions related to background information section may not be asked.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in the Illinois National Guard and in the military grade listed in the announcement. This is required prior to the effective date of placement. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• 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.
• 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 trial period.
• 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.
• Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

Qualifications

AREAS OF CONSIDERATION: The areas of consideration for this position, Title 32 Excepted Service (32 U.S. Code § 709), will be in the following manner and sequence:

• The FIRST area of consideration for this position will be all excepted permanent and indefinite temporary technicians within the ILNG.
• The SECOND area of consideration will be all current Federal Employees.
• The THIRD area of consideration will be all Federal re-employment eligible.
• The FOURTH area of consideration will be applicants willing to become T32 Dual Status Technicians and gain ILNG membership.
• The FIFTH area of consideration will be U.S. Citizens.

Military Grades: Officer/Warrant Officer/Enlisted - May not exceed the rank of LTC.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE : GS-11 Level - MUSTpossess specialized experience for the GS-11 Level which includes at least 12 months experience at the next lower grade, GS-09, that demonstrates a practical knowledge of the subject area of the position and of the methods and techniques of instruction. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include: Teaching or instructing in an adult education program, secondary school, college, military installation, or industrial establishment in the appropriate field(s). Supervising or administering a training program. Development or review of training/course materials, aids, devices, etc., and evaluation of training results. Work in the occupation or subject-matter field of the position to be filled that required training or instructing others on a regular basis.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed above. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone. No substitution of education for experience is permitted for this occupational series and grade.

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 ( ).

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