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Education and Training Technician
Performs technical education and training support work including training coordination and materials preparation.
What GS-1702 pays
2025 base rates, before locality. Most federal employees add a locality adjustment on top.
| Grade | Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 | Step 4 | Step 5 | Step 6 | Step 7 | Step 8 | Step 9 | Step 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GS-4 | $30,795 | $31,822 | $32,849 | $33,876 | $34,903 | $35,930 | $36,957 | $37,984 | $39,011 | $40,038 |
| GS-5 | $34,454 | $35,603 | $36,752 | $37,901 | $39,050 | $40,199 | $41,348 | $42,497 | $43,646 | $44,786 |
| GS-6 | $38,407 | $39,687 | $40,967 | $42,247 | $43,527 | $44,807 | $46,087 | $47,367 | $48,647 | $49,927 |
| GS-7 | $42,679 | $44,102 | $45,525 | $46,948 | $48,371 | $49,794 | $51,217 | $52,640 | $54,063 | $55,486 |
| GS-8 | $47,265 | $48,841 | $50,417 | $51,993 | $53,569 | $55,145 | $56,721 | $58,297 | $59,873 | $61,449 |
Base pay only. Locality pay adds 15 to 40 percent or more depending on where the job sits. Source: OPM 2025 General Schedule.
Qualification requirements
OPM's standard for GS-1702, as written.
Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions
Individual Occupational Requirements:** There are no Individual Occupational Requirements for this series.
Note: One-Grade Interval positions use the Clerical and Administrative Support standard. Two-Grade Interval positions use the Administrative and Management standard.
Experience and Education Requirements by Grade Level (One-Grade Interval):
| Grade | General Experience | Specialized Experience | Education |
|---|---|---|---|
| GS-1 | None | None | None |
| GS-2 | 3 months | None | High school diploma or equivalent |
| GS-3 | 6 months | None | 1 year above high school |
| GS-4 | 1 year | None | 2 years above high school |
| GS-5 | None | 1 year at GS-4 level | 4 years above high school |
| GS-6+ | None | 1 year at next lower grade | Generally not applicable |
General Experience: Progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position to be filled.
Specialized Experience: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled.
Education: One year of full-time academic study equals 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or approximately 36 weeks at 20+ classroom hours per week.
Combining Education and Experience: For grades GS-3 through GS-5, applicants may substitute education for experience. Express both as percentages; combined must equal at least 100%.
Education and Experience Requirements (Group Standard):
This is a two-grade interval series. Positions follow the GS-5, GS-7, GS-9, GS-11, GS-12 progression pattern.
| Grade | Education | Experience | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| GS-5 | Bachelor's degree in any field from accredited college/university | 3 years progressively responsible experience, 1 year equivalent to GS-4 | Equivalent combinations qualifying |
| GS-7 | 1 full year graduate education OR Superior Academic Achievement | 1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-5 | Combinations of graduate education and experience |
| GS-9 | 2 years graduate education or master's degree | 1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-7 | Combinations of graduate education (excess of GS-7 requirement) and experience |
| GS-11 | 3 years graduate education or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree | 1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-9 | Combinations of graduate education (excess of GS-9 requirement) and experience |
| GS-12+ | Not applicable | 1 year specialized experience equivalent to next lower grade | N/A |
Superior Academic Achievement (for GS-7):
- Upper third of graduating class in college/university or major subdivision
- GPA of 3.0 or higher out of 4.0 as recorded on official transcript, OR 3.5 or higher in major field
- Election to membership in national scholastic honor society
Graduate Education: One year of full-time graduate education is the number of credit hours the school determines represents 1 year of full-time study. If unavailable, 18 semester hours satisfies the 1-year requirement.
Specialized Experience: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.
What this means if you served
- Write the duties, not the billet. OPM credits military experience on the work performed, and does not use rank or pay to judge specialized experience.
- Put the training and certifications you earned in service on the page. They count here.
- Claim your veterans preference on the application. It is not applied for you.
- No positive education requirement here, so qualifying experience can stand in for the education.
How to qualify for GS-1702
1Review Qualification Requirements
Read the OPM qualification standards above to understand the education and experience requirements for your target grade level.
2Find Your Grade Level
Grade follows the scope and complexity of the work you can document against the announcement, not the rank you held. OPM does not use military rank or pay when it evaluates specialized experience. Roughly: GS-5 entry, GS-7/9 junior, GS-11/12 journey, GS-13 and up senior.
3Gather Documentation
Collect your DD-214, SF-50 (if applicable), transcripts, certifications, and any training records that demonstrate your qualifications.
4Build Your Federal Resume
Two pages. USAJOBS has enforced that limit since 27 September 2025 and will not accept a longer resume from a Title 5 agency posting, so the space has to answer every qualification requirement. Include hours worked per week, supervisor contact details, and the accomplishments with numbers on them.
5Apply on USAJOBS
Search for open positions, carefully answer all assessment questions, and submit your application before the closing date.
Military jobs that map to this series
Navy Counselor
Strong match for NCs involved in training programs. Education benefits counseling experience is valuable.
Skills that carry over: Training coordination, Education counseling, Program administration, Student services.
Usually opens at: GS-5, GS-7, GS-9.
Premier Band - The United States Air Force Academy Band
GS-1702 Education and Training Technician suits members who supported instruction, coordinated training events, and ran sectionals.
Skills that carry over: Training coordination, Sectional instruction, Education-program support, Scheduling.
Usually opens at: GS-5, GS-7, GS-9.
Premier Band
GS-1702 Education and Training Technician is the technician-grade entry for the same instructional record, supporting training programs and sectional coaching.
Skills that carry over: Training support, Instructional logistics, Coaching and mentoring, Record-keeping.
Usually opens at: GS-5, GS-7, GS-9.
Your record can qualify you even when your code is not on this list. The crosswalk is a starting point, not the gate.
Typical duties
- Coordinate training logistics
- Prepare training materials
- Maintain training records
- Schedule classes and instructors
- Set up training facilities
- Support training delivery
Key competencies
Training Support
Ability to provide administrative training support.
Materials Preparation
Skill in preparing training materials.
Record Keeping
Ability to maintain training records.
Coordination
Skill in coordinating training logistics.
Technology
Proficiency in training software and systems.
Customer Service
Ability to assist trainees and instructors.
Organization
Skill in organizing training activities.
Communication
Ability to communicate with training stakeholders.
Words the announcement will use
Use the ones your record actually supports. A rater is matching your experience against the specialized experience statement, and a keyword with nothing behind it does not survive that.
Questions about GS-1702
What is an Education and Training Technician?
A GS-1702 Education and Training Technician provides technical support for training operations—coordinating logistics, preparing materials, maintaining records, scheduling classes and instructors, setting up training facilities, and supporting training delivery. These technicians are the operational backbone of federal training programs at military schools, agency learning centers, and DOD training commands.
How much does a federal Education and Training Technician make?
Federal Education and Training Technicians earn between $30,795 (GS-4 Step 1) and $55,486 (GS-8 Step 10) on the 2025 GS scale. Most positions are at GS-5 through GS-7. A GS-6 Training Technician earns $38,407-$49,927. DOD training commands, military schools, and agency learning centers hire these positions.
What are the requirements for GS-1702 positions?
GS-1702 follows the clerical/administrative qualification standard—no degree required. Entry at GS-4 requires 1 year of general experience or 2 years of education above high school. Higher grades require specialized experience in training support or coordination. Learning management system proficiency and organizational skills are essential competencies.
Can military experience substitute for education in GS-1702?
Absolutely. Veterans with training support experience directly qualify. Military experience as training room NCOs, coordinating course logistics, maintaining training records, preparing training materials, or supporting military schools provides excellent background. Experience with military training systems and scheduling training events transfers directly to this series.
What is the career progression for Education and Training Technician?
Training Technicians follow the GS-4/5/6/7/8 progression with journey level at GS-6 or GS-7. Senior technicians reach GS-8. Career paths include transitioning to GS-1701 Education and Training Specialist positions (requires degree), specializing in LMS administration, or advancing to training coordination supervisor roles.
How do I apply for GS-1702 jobs on USAJOBS?
Search USAJOBS.gov for "Training Technician" or "Education Technician" under series 1702. DOD training commands, military installations, and agency training centers are primary employers. Highlight training coordination experience, LMS proficiency, record-keeping skills, and customer service abilities. Include specific training programs supported and class sizes coordinated.
Ready to apply for GS-1702?
A rater matches your record against the announcement's specialized experience statement, inside two pages. BMR writes that shape from your own experience: competency headers, real scope, hours per week, and the supervisor detail the rater checks.