Training Specialist

Duties Serves as a command level logistics readiness and planning training specialist, using Air Force logistics readiness and planning experience to analyze, develop, and evaluate Air Force logistics issues in support of all AOC Operations/Air Mobility Division management, Commander-Air Force Forces A4 staff operations, Deployment and Distribution Operations Center operations, Installation Deployment Readiness Centers and Squadron Readiness Center operations. Serves as a nonsupervisory Logistics Readiness Course Director/Instructor. Represents the USAF Expeditionary Operations School Logistics cadre to HAF, as well as, a variety of MAJCOM, installation and functional area organizations. Analyzes logistics readiness and planning processes and evaluates training issues and requirements. Prepares and delivers oral presentations to senior leaders at HAF, MAJCOMs, USAF EC and EOS levels. Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship Required Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program Disclosure of Political Appointments Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position Leave accrual is authorized upon request This is an Obligated Position in which an employee has return rights. Upon the employee's return, incumbent may be required to vacate this position. Minimum of ten years experience in an Air Force logistics readiness or logistics planning discipline to apply the necessary expertise to the development of assigned programs/curriculum. Bachelors Degree is highly desirable, due to instructing upper-division undergraduate level curriculum to a wide variety of enlisted, officer and GS rank military personnel. May be required to travel by military or commercial air to conferences, meetings, or other functions away from the duty site. Successful completion of the Academic Instructor Course (AIC) or equivalent is highly desirable. If not, selectee will be required to complete an AIC course within six months of assignment as a condition of employment. Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) instructor certification is highly desirable. May be required to instruct other USAF Expeditionary Operations School courses. May be required to manage programs and additional duties as they relate to course, branch, division, USAF EOS and EC support. Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, and Administrative and Management Positions. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes 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. OR EDUCATION: Successfully completed a Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree with a major study in education or a subject area related to the position to be filled. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of specialized experience and education as described above. Therefore, I have a combination of experience and education to meet the qualifications of the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Thorough knowledge of logistics readiness and logistics planning training administration, policies, and procedures to develop an adequate training program. 2. Thorough knowledge of Air Force and DOD logistics readiness, logistics planning management and operations policies, procedures, programs and the Air Force War Planning and Execution family of systems e.g., LOGMOD, DCAPES, Joint Operations Planning and Execution System (JOPES) . 3. Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of instruction to include use of technology for design and delivery of training. 4. Skill in the applications of logistics readiness, logistics planning, manpower and personnel as it applies to the assigned logistics readiness training programs. 5. Ability to apply the principles and techniques of education and to help students acquire specific skills or knowledge. 6. Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written communication to include in writing course curriculum, conducting instruction, and briefing a wide variety of enlisted, officer and GS rank military personnel; ability to work harmoniously and maintain professional relationships with others. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Additional information Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here . To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substant