TRAINING INSTRUCTOR

Summary

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is to deliver specialized personnel recovery (PR) and SERE training and expertise tailored to joint force personnel at high risk of capture and exploitation. *** Salary ranges includes local market supplements ***

Duties

• Delivers advanced specialized SERE training to students, ensuring effective instruction, evaluation, and classroom management. Trains, coaches, and develops personnel to ensure technical proficiency, professional growth, and alignment with program standards. Performs research and analysis to develop subject matter expertise and recommend updates to courseware and capability development efforts. Serves as resident course lead instructor and may be nominated to serve as Mobile Training Team (MTT) lead.

Qualifications

This is a GG-11 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-11 duties for the "Professional" work category are at the "Full Performance" work level and are equivalent to those at the GG-11 level. The selectee's salary will be set within the grade equivalent to a GS/GG grade based on the selectee's qualifications in relation to the job. 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, Administrative and Management Positions. INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Education Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- education or a subject area related to the position to be filled. or Specialized Experience (for positions above GS-5): Experience that demonstrated 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. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Your resume must reflect the quality level of experience which demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for successful job performance required for this position. Examples of creditable experience includes knowledge of the principles, concepts, and methods of a professional or administrative occupation as previously described that has been supplemental either by (a) skill gained through job experience to permit independent performance or recurring assignments, or (b) expanded professional or administrative knowledge gained through relevant graduate study or experience. Note: Resume must show details of experience. OR EDUCATION: successfully completed a PhD 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 copies of your transcripts. OR LL.M or J.D. with a major study in education or a subject area related to the position to be filled. NOTE: You must submit copies of your transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. AND 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. Knowledge of a wide range of instructional methodologies, principles, techniques, and tools to effectively deliver specialized SERE training to students with diverse backgrounds, learning styles, and levels of understanding. 2. Knowledge of research methodologies and data analysis techniques to develop subject matter expertise, revise course content, and recommend updates to instructional materials in response to operational and policy changes. 3. Knowledge of the DoD personnel recovery (PR) system, including the five PR execution tasks and SERE TTP, to deliver training aligned with higher-level DoD policies and guidance. 4. Ability to train, mentor, and coach new instructors by demonstrating teaching techniques, monitoring progress, and fostering professional development to achieve required proficiency levels. 5. Ability to manage and lead course executio…

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with 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: This position is a Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel Systems (DCIPS) position implemented under Section 504, Title V of Public Law 99-569, Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1987, as codified in Sec 1601, Chap 83 of Title 10 United States Code which sets forth Air Force policies and procedures for DCIPS. This position is in the Excepted Service. DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans' Preference to preference eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement. If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package. For additional information on DCIPS, click here