Summary THIS IS AN ARIZONA NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION This position is in the Excepted Service "under the authority of Title V, P.L. 114-328, Sections 932 and 1084 (FY17 NDAA). This position is part of the AZ Human Resources Office ARNG, Arizona National Guard under Position Description Number PDT5029P01. Responsibilities This position is located in the JFHQ-State Human Resources Office (HRO) in Phoenix, Arizona. The purpose of this position is to perform Training and Development advisory services to both Army (ARNG) and Air National Guard (ANG) organizations and the full-time workforce within the state. Trains and provides technical assistance to lower graded specialists. Executes the State's training and development program providing the full range of human resource development (HRD) options for the workforce. Provides HRD management advisory services to all levels of leadership within the organization, including designing, developing, and evaluating major portions of the organization's HRD program. Has frequent contact with supervisors, managers, and employees regarding short and long-range training objectives. May provide guidance for Continuation in Service Agreements, and available funding for training fees and travel. Identifies courses, by evaluating mission requirements and cost considerations as they pertain to training objectives. Develops and provides input on policy and procedures at the state level for identifying organizational and individual training needs, training opportunities, and sources. May be a Training Government Purchase Card (GPC) holder. Maintains good standing by following GPC Program policy and guidelines. Develops various initiatives through the draft/implementation of state policy, and compliance reviews. Administers new or modified policy, systems, methods, and guidance to determine the impact on training and/or travel of employees. May coordinate the establishment of local policies for payment and reimbursement of fees, travel, and training. Maintains individual critical system access through training for employee travel and purchase requisition. May be a travel authorization Reviewing Official (RO), or Approving Official (AO) and travel voucher RO in the Defense Travel System (DTS). Coordinates Joint civilian workforce training requests. Reviews, processes approval, coordinates registration, funds and processes payment of fees, coordinates travel reimbursement funding and approval for all ARNG Employee training requests. This includes providing guidance on employee training related to program requirements to successfully accomplish the state NG mission. Designing, developing, conducting, and evaluating the effectiveness of training. Monitors compliance with negotiated agreements of labor organizations pertaining to training and development. Collaborates on all in-house HRO courses to include the Supervisor Course. Duties include coordinating speakers, instructors, facilities, advertising, documenting attendance and analyzing evaluations. Serves as a State Quota Source Manager for NG Employees requesting to attend Army Training Requirements and Resources System (ATRRS) courses. Analyzes, verifies, and validates student status codes, student change actions, seat assignments, program throughput, etc. to insure NG Employees are assigned to classes and data is accurate in ATRRS. Directly supports the NG Employees with ATRRS enrollment. Provides direct guidance on mandatory training. Provides opportunities for other career and retirement training. Identifies training initiatives addressing new technologies, obsolete workforce skills, and the challenges of organizations in transition. Guides managers and supervisors from cradle to grave on Individual Development Plans (IDP)s for NG Employees hired below the PD Full Target Grade. Reviews and advises on the IDP and Performance Improvement Plans (PIP). Guides managers and supervisors on proper use of the IDP and PIP process. Evaluates the merits of employee morale problems, excessive employee turnover, and instances of low productivity relative to training opportunities. Continually evaluates in-house, governmental and off-the shelf courses to determine how employees can be developed more effectively. Evaluates and analyzes feedback from employees and supervisors to revise learning objectives, visual aids, and handouts as required. Analyzes vendor proposals to ensure quality course content and cost effectiveness. Ensures optimum use and control of NG federal financial resources. Ensures all expenditures follow fiduciary responsibilities, statutory requirements, regulations, procedures, and local policies. Maintain documentation of training requests and ensure obligation of funds IAW training priorities and the annual funding plan. Manage and process training and educational data in an Automated Civilian/Military Personnel Systems, to include data input for training completion. Update professional licenses, education and other training requirements based on PDs for employees. Analyzes management information requirements and develops, revises, and adapts reporting systems to provide appropriate information to key personnel. Procures and maintains accountability of training materials. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade. Specialized experience is experience that prepared the applicant to perform the duties of the position. The applicant's educational-degree study program or military or civilian academic courses may substitute for some specialized experience. An applicant must demonstrate the specialized experience competencies (skills, knowledge, abilities and behaviors) to qualify for a position identified by its position grade and career level. Specialized experience factors encompass human resources program's business competencies, familiarity with the subject matter or processes used in human resources programs associated with DoD, U.S. Army, or U.S. Air Force. Education You must provide transcripts or other documentation 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 In accordance with 5 CFR §335.106, Veteran's Preference will be considered for vacancies under merit promotion when an agency accepts applications from individuals outside its own workforce. Eligible veterans must claim their veterans' preference on their resume and during the application process for federal positions using the proper documentation. To receive the 5 point preference (TP) rating the individual must provide member copy 4 of their Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD 214) for verification. To receive the 10 point preference the Application for 10-Point Veterans Preference form (SF-15) must accompany application and additional documentation detailing characterization of service. Veterans Preference will be considered for this Job Announcement under the Category Rating method QUALIFIED and NOT QUALIFIED. If you are unsure if you can claim Veterans Preference click the link to see if you may be eligible: https://webapps.dol.gov/elaws/vets/vetpref/choice.htm Visit the OPM Vet Guide for information on the different categories of Veterans Preference at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/veterans-services/vet-guide-for-hr-professionals/#4 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).