TRAINING INSTRUCTOR

Duties

The primary purpose of this position is to: Serve as a Special Warfare Technical Training Instructor performing all technical training instructor classroom, high risk land based and water-related activities, supporting military and civilian course curriculum development, modification, and/or revision efforts in advanced physical fitness, progressive high-intensity water skills, and/or specialty/supplemental requirements utilizing approved curriculum IAW Air Education and Training Command (AETC) instructions in support of the Special Warfare community.

• Plans, organizes, manages, and conducts effective classroom academic, and performs intense high-risk land and water based training designed to demonstrate the importance and uses of various tactical applications
• Plans, develops, executes, and evaluates a comprehensive and effective instructor training program
• Researches, develops, revises and recommends course material in accordance with established learning objectives
• Accomplish special projects/additional duties

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Must complete initial online questionnaire and additional assessment(s)
• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• 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: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Position requires individual to have prior training as a military diver
• Dive qualification must be DoD awarded; Special Operations Command recognized training preferred. Ideal candidates should possess certifications as dive supervisors and/or dive medical officer/dive medical technician
• Incumbent is expected to accompany and interact with instructors/student instructors/students during training events to include, but not limited to; field, water, and protracted exercises
• Incumbent is expected to project a professional image and be capable of personal fitness to compliment training interaction and credibility
• Training occurs in physically challenging environments in all weather conditions and all times of day
• Long-distance running, swimming, lifting up to 100lbs, load carrying movements may be required, often moving over, around, or through obstacles
• Instruction will take place in outdoor/indoor training laboratories and will require demonstration and participation in a full range of physical fitness, operational techniques and combat agility skillsets/requirements
• Incumbent will be subject to inclement weather conditions including freezing or extreme heat and/or humidity
• Position requires individual to be proficient in medical physiology relative to hypoxic episodes/events and pressure laws/injuries applicable to underwater breath-holding and free-diving environments
• Ideal candidate should have certifications/experience in dive physiology and conducting endurance swimming training programs, both surface and sub-surface
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft

Qualifications

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONTINUED:

• Position requires individual to be highly physically fit and capable of near competitive levels of endurance, stressing all fundamentals of fitness (strength, endurance, cardio, flexibility, composition). Individual should have a minimum of 3 years direct experience conducting progressive physical training programs with regiments involving calisthenics, resistance (weights), core strength, running, swimming, water confidence and combat agility type fundamentals. Incumbent must successfully complete a pre-employment physical and periodic re-examination as required and provided by the employer
• May be required to work on special projects as directed by the supervisor
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance
• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety
• Employee is required to wear all uniforms provided by the employer and must wear and maintain uniform items in accordance with specified standards. The employee will be expected to maintain grooming standards and present a professional image at all time
• Employee is required to work an uncommon tour of duty. This position mandates irregular work schedules with night and/or weekend training activities (e.g., employee may be required to work 12 hrs/day, five days per week and often at night)
• Employee must successfully maintain annual/recurring training requirements specified for the position and provided by employer. Courses include Law of Armed Conflict, Explosives Safety, Professional/Unprofessional Relationships, Suicide Prevention and any others that may apply
• Member is required to be Shutdown FIC code X. FURLOUGH EXCEPTED: EDUCATION AND TRAINING
• This is a Mission Essential (ME) position performing a Mission Critical Function (MCF) which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions
• . Minimum of an Associate's Degree from a regionally or nationally accredited post-secondary institution in the discipline or in combination with appropriate work experience (1Z AFSC specific or Technical Training Instructor CCAF degree) and the methods and techniques of instruction is highly desirable
• Instructor Supervisor and Master Instructor highly desirable

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, Training Instruction Series 1712.

BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT:

*** THIS IS A CCAF POSITION *** For Community College of the Air Force GS-1712 positions only: Section 9315 of 10 USC directs the commander of the Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) to comply with standards established by the Secretary of Education to confer associate degrees upon enlisted members who have completed the requirements for the prescribed programs of study. To comply with this directive, all faculty members of the Community College of the Air Force must meet minimum educational requirements as prescribed by the accrediting body Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (SACS-COC), i.e., all teachers must hold at least an associate degree in order for the school to meet accreditation criteria. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

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 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. Knowledge of Special Warfare and Combat Dive requirements at a practical to advanced level to include: Strength and conditioning, water skills/confidence (surface and sub-surface), dive terminology/tables, dive physics and underwater dive principles.

OR
EDUCATION: Successful completion of 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, or LL.M., if related. 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 as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.

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 the methods, principles, practices, and programs related to curriculum development, instructional techniques, training resources, and test and measurement. Develops, plans and teaches a variety of difficult and complex courses with multiple subject-matter areas.

2. Knowledge of Special Warfare and Combat Dive requirements at a practical to advanced level to include: Strength and conditioning, water skills/confidence (surface and sub-surface), dive terminology/tables, dive physics and underwater dive principles. Knowledge, skill and ability to asses, evaluate and apply safety and real-time Risk Management (RM) mitigation processes to inherit high-risk training activities conducted in multi-tasking, dynamic environments.

3. Knowledge of DoD, AF, and major command directives, concepts, procedures, guidance, and policy as they relate to the area of responsibility. Knowledge of service-based occupations and the associated training/certification requirements for military and civilian personnel.

4. Knowledge of standard analytical and evaluative techniques to analyze training requirements, plan for and develop training materials, evaluate training effectiveness, and solve problems relating to training issues. Ability to apply standard practices and techniques to solve a variety of problems through application of accepted methods.

5. Knowledge of various office automation software programs, tools, and techniques to support training operations and produce a variety of documents such as letters, reports, spreadsheets, databases, and graphs.

6. Skills in organization and communication to develop working relationships and administer programs with diverse military, civilian, professional, and technical populations to include verbal and writing skills to prepare presentations and/or briefings.

Education

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.

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.

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 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 FOR ACTIVE DUTY SERVICES MEMBERS********************

ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act requires federal agencies to treat an eligible active duty service member as a veteran, disabled veteran, and preference eligible (as applicable) when applying for civil service positions before the effective release or discharge date. Appointment of military members before the release or discharge date is permissible if the member is on terminal leave. At the time the active duty member applies for a civil position, he or she must submit a "certification" memo in lieu of a DD-Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty . Active duty members applying for a civil service position without submitting a valid certification memo or DD-Form 214 with their application will render the member ineligible for the position. The certification memo must originate from the member's military service branch on official letterhead and contain the following:

• Name/Rank/Grade of Service Member
• Branch of Armed Forces
• Dates of Active Service (Start and End Date(s)
• Expected Date of Discharge/Release from Active Duty
• Terminal leave start date (if applicable)
• Expected character of service (honorable or general) and type of separation (i.e. separation or retirement)
• Must be certified within 120 days of anticipated discharge
• Signature by, or by direction of the adjutant, personnel office, unit commander, or higher headquarters commander.

Note: The VOW Act provides tentative preference. If appointed, a DD Form-214 must be submitted upon receipt

Additional information

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click . 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 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 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 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 substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.

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