Training Instructor
· Department of the Air Force
This job in plain English
This is a full-time Training Instructor job at Fairchild AFB, WA, with the Air Force, under the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). The instructor teaches personnel recovery and SERE training to joint force personnel who are at high risk of capture and exploitation. The job needs a Top Secret clearance with SCI access, and it has few vacancies and occasional travel.
Can you apply?
Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.
- Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.
This job is open to the public, but you must be a U.S. citizen, a national, or someone who owes allegiance to the U.S. Veterans' preference applies to eligible veterans, who must submit proof with their application.
What you would do
- Deliver advanced SERE training, including instruction, evaluation, and classroom management.
- Train, coach, and develop personnel to build technical skill and professional growth.
- Perform research and analysis to build subject matter expertise.
- Recommend updates to courseware and capability development efforts.
- Serve as resident course lead instructor and may be nominated to lead Mobile Training Teams.
Do you qualify for GG-11?
With experience: You need specialized experience, which means practical knowledge of the subject and of teaching methods. Examples include teaching or instructing, supervising a training program, developing or reviewing training materials, or regular work that required training others. Your resume must show details of this experience, and the announcement does not list a number of years.
With education: Education can qualify you alone or together with experience. Qualifying education includes a major study in education or a related subject, a PhD or three full years of graduate study toward a related doctorate, or an LL.M. or J.D. with a related major. Education must come from a school accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
How to apply well
What to send:
- Online application questionnaire
- Resume of no more than two pages, font at least 10 pt, showing hours per week and dates of employment
- Transcripts if you qualify using education
- SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) if you are or were a federal employee
- Proof of veterans' preference eligibility if you claim it
- Optional for current federal employees: recent performance appraisals and list of awards from the last 3 years
How you will be rated: Your application package (resume, documents, and questionnaire) is used to rate your eligibility, qualifications, and quality. Your questionnaire answers must match your documents, or you may be rated not qualified or insufficient information. Missing required documents can remove you from consideration.
Tips for this job:
- Your resume must show hours worked per week and month/year dates for each job, or it may be marked insufficient.
- If you use education to qualify, submit transcripts and make sure the school is accredited.
- Make sure your questionnaire answers match what your resume and documents say.
Good to know before you apply
Schedule: Full-time. Overtime and non-standard hours may occur, including evenings, weekends, holidays, shift work, and emergency overtime. Occasional travel may be expected.
Incentives and relocation: Relocation expenses are not reimbursed. If a move is authorized, it is paid under JTR and Air Force regulations.
Conditions of employment:
- U.S. citizenship required
- Must obtain and keep a Top Secret clearance with SCI access
- Must sign a non-disclosure agreement
- Suitability and fitness background check
- Pass initial and periodic short-notice drug tests
- Psychological evaluation by a certified SERE psychologist before job offer
- Physical exam to confirm physical requirements are met
- Must be able to lift up to 70 pounds
- Long periods of standing on hard surfaces, and tolerance of heat, cold, and uneven ground
- May be required to arm for contingency or training requirements
- Cannot perform duties if convicted of a qualifying domestic violence misdemeanor
- Two-year DCIPS trial period
- Must be registered for Selective Service
- Direct deposit required
- Must maintain current certifications
- If an authorized move occurs, you may need to sign a CONUS agreement
- No statutory right of return to previous position, unit, or location
We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.
Job details
- Salary
- $75,068 – $97,593 per year
- Pay scale and grade
- GG-11 · General Schedule equivalent
- Location
- Fairchild AFB, Washington
- Appointment
- Permanent
- Work schedule
- Full-time
- Service
- Excepted
- Openings
- Few
- Security clearance
- Sensitive Compartmented Information
- Travel
- Occasional travel
- Drug test
- Not required
- Supervisory
- No
- Occupation
- Training Instruction (1712)
- Announcement
- 4Y-DCIPS-13095122-524990-BM
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