Total 6 Education / Training job vacancies in Anoka, Minnesota, USA

• Perform a variety of technical duties in a field or laboratory setting including gas flux sampling and soil chemical analysis.
• Maintain, calibrate, and modify automated robotic equipment used for test and evaluation procedures.
• Locate and compile data or other information from various sources.
• Adapt, modify, and develop new techniques or procedures to satisfy the needs of the research project.

• Manages laboratory experiments, field plot studies and collection of environmental samples, and verifies supporting records.
• Performs general handling activities and sample collection of water, soil, or plants.
• Adapts, modifies or develops new techniques or procedures to satisfy the needs of the research project.
• Participates in one or more phases of the research process by performing a variety of complex technical duties, in a laboratory, greenhouse or outdoor research environment.
• Tabulates, statistically analyzes, and summarizes data using personal computers and software packages.
• Operates, maintains, calibrates and orders supplies for complex/specialized analytical and extraction equipment and automated-samplers, sensors and data loggers.

Major Duties: This is not an all-inclusive list

A TRAINING TECHNICIAN, GS-1702-9, (1) Formulates, oversees and evaluates the overall training programs for the command. Develops yearly and longer training plans. Issues instructions and procedures to subordinate units for the conduct of training activities that meet the requirements of the Department of the Army, National Guard Bureau, major army headquarters and/or other higher headquarters. Establishes and conducts a training evaluation program for subordinate units. Creates or modifies the unit's mission essential task lists in accordance with critical wartime mission requirements. Reviews training evaluation and inspection reports to identify systemic problems and trends. Determines and formulates needed revisions or improvements to training activities. Reviews training plans and schedules of subordinate units for approval and revision as necessary. Provides guidance and assistance to unit commanders or other training personnel pertaining to scheduling and conducting training. Schedules and ensures the execution of special training courses on a variety of subjects (e.g., communications procedures, leadership courses, marksmanship training, etc). Prepares and submits annual budget requirements to higher headquarters based on yearly training guidance and training calendars. Sub-allocates funding to subordinate units for use in training activities. Monitors usage of mandays and funds designated for training. Prepares and provides guidance on training eligibility requirements. Maintains familiarity with training directives issued by all echelons of command to determine applications to local programs.
(2) Prepares plans and reports pertaining to readiness and mobilization. Provides guidance and assistance to units in preparation of readiness reports. Receives and consolidates unit readiness feeder reports. Evaluate the organizational readiness report and prepare recommendations for improvements/modifications of the battalion training program. Prepares command level mobilization and contingency operation plans. Provides technical guidance and assistance to subordinate units in the development of mobilization, alert and assembly plans for use in responding to local/national emergencies and homeland security missions.
(3) Directs scheduling and coordination for the use of training sites and facilities. Ensures the arrangement for equipment and supplies needed for training activities. Procures or directs the procurement of training aids, manuals, or other instructional material. Maintains liaison with personnel at local, state or federally operated training sites. Identifies the requirement for the coordination and maintenance of usage agreements for local/private training areas. May conduct environmental impact assessments for training sites/areas. Coordinates with external training, evaluation and assistance organizations for the conduct and evaluation of army training to include Field Training Exercises (FTX), Command Posts Exercises (CPX), etc.
(4) Develops and implements Risk Management plans and programs for the command. Provides guidance to subordinate units on the implementation of Risk Management plans and programs. Develops safety/accident prevention policies and supervises implementation. Conducts safety inspections and assistance visits to subordinate units. Conducts investigations of accidents and safety violations and recommends corrective actions.
(5) Serves as security coordinator for the command. Provides guidance and assistance in implementing and following security measures for such items as documents, arms and ammunition, and communication/automation equipment (COMSEC/COMPUSEC). May be designated as Custodian or Alternate Custodian of Classified Documents, COMSEC/COMPUSEC account Custodian/Alternate and/or Physical Security Manager as required by regulations and local situations. Functions as the primary advisor for anti-terrorism/force protection (AT/FP) measures and ensures all AT/FP requirements are accomplished.
(6) Identifies requirements and justifies requests for supplies and services such as ammunition, demolitions, rations, contract latrines, automation support, etc. Forecasts and approves ammunition requirements for subordinate units. Coordinates with maintenance and supply personnel to insure equipment and supplies are available and ready for training activities.
(7) Plans, organizes and assigns work to employees engaged in training and readiness at the command level. Revises assignments or details employees to other duties as necessary to meet changing work situations, deadlines, or priorities. Participates in the selection of subordinates from lists of eligibles. Establishes performance standards and evaluates employee performance. Prepares formal requests and recommendations for promotions, reassignments, etc.

Performs other duties as assigned.

The Training Coordinator assists with managing the non-technical training program, which includes administrative, hazardous material, logistics, managerial, office automation, safety, and human relations courses. All duties of the Training Coordinator are directly related to ensuring employees within the Technical Operation organizations are trained properly, and their qualifications and certifications, where applicable, are documented correctly.

Performs multiple and varying assignments under the limited direction of a manager, project/program manager, team leader, or more experienced professional. Acts as an individual contributor and/or member of a team and may perform some leadership functions for small projects/programs or other work activities. Maintains knowledge of FAA training requirements, polices and processes. Demonstrates considerable independence in planning time and assisting the Senior Training Coordinator plan and use assigned resources to accomplish projects/programs/activities. Ensures all prerequisite training, enrollment and pre-course counseling forms are completed in a timely manner. Consults with the coordinator or manager to identify training needs and translate them into training opportunities and/or training plans.

Applies experience and advanced knowledge to plan and accomplish assignments. Assignments may require knowledge and experience working across functional and/or organizational lines. Typical assignments may include: compiling, tracking and analyzing data to ensure compliance with policies and procedures; providing guidance to less-experienced professionals in day-to-day operations; identifying, analyzing, and recommending solutions for complex/difficult problems; and recommending improvements to systems and processes.

Collaborates, with the coordinator and management to develop comprehensive training material for non-technical training required to meet current needs which cannot be satisfied by training available from within the FAA, computer-based instruction mode, or out-of-agency. Reviews, evaluates, advises, tracks, and reports employee's training and certification status on systems and services that support the National Airspace System (NAS). Ensures the coordinator and management are kept apprised of the organization's non-technical and technical training needs and trends.

Resolves most problems and work issues without the assistance of a manager, project/program manager, team leader, or more experienced professional. Work is reviewed periodically, typically at major milestones and at completion, for policy compliance and alignment with the requirements of projects and/or other work activities.

Performs other duties as assigned.

• Assists in one or more phases of the research process by performing a variety of standardized or routine duties, in a laboratory, field, or greenhouse environment, common to the assigned area of work.
• Maintains inventory of chemicals.
• Prepares solutions and reagents for use in the laboratory, field, or greenhouse.
• Safely disposes of waste material (both chemical and biological).
• Records instrument readings, collects samples, and takes measurements.
• Keeps detailed records of experimental data.
• Tabulates, analyzes, and summarizes data using personal computers and software packages.
• Performs routine and recurring techniques and studies using a variety of specialized equipment.

• Plant, cultivate, and inoculate plants with diverse plant pathogens.
• Maintain, calibrate, or modify equipment for test and evaluation procedures.
• Collect, prepare, evaluate, or analyze plant and plant pathogen samples.
• Perform plant disease surveys.