TRAINING INSTRUCTOR

Summary

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The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as the Lead Instructor, leading development, delivery and evaluation of special operations focused on graduate level equivalent curriculum and professional military education for the Joint Special Operations Forces Senior Enlisted Academy (JSOFSEA).

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Duties

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• Directs a graduate level Instructor Facilitated Distance Learning (IFdL) program annually, operational and strategic level, Special Operations Forces-Peculiar (SOF-P), Joint Enlisted Professional Military Education (EJPME) Program, educating 240 Senior Enlisted Leaders (SELs) and equivalent multinational, and intergovernmental students annually.
• Directs graduate level Resident Learning course management for a 10-instructor (military, civilian, and contractor) team, overseeing of graduate level resident instruction delivery for 240 senior enlisted service members, and equivalent international, and intergovernmental students annually.
• Leads and conducts graduate level original curriculum development, course instruction, topical research, scholarly analysis and program evaluation for special operations forces senior enlisted education (JSOFSEA).
• Performs extensive graduate level critical analysis and scholarly research that supports the education program's learning outcomes.
• Presents graduate level Joint Special Operations doctrine, strategy, and operational concepts curriculum to U.S. military, federal agency and multinational partner students.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see
• 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:
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
• 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
• Incumbents must obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET security clearance
• Graduate degree from a regionally accredited college or university in National Security, Strategic Studies, or related degree program is highly recommended
• Travel within CONUS or OCONUS, performing TDYs and other types of employment-related duties
• Periods of travel, on military or commercial aircraft may be required
• Overtime may be required as workload demands and non-standard work hours are regularly required
• This position is designated as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program. As mandatory requirement for employment, the incumbent is (con't)
• (Con't) to refrain from the use of illegal drugs and if requested, submit to urinalysis testing. Appointee must sign a statement acknowledging the position occupied is a Testing Designated Position

Qualifications

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, to include the Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for the GS-1712, Training Instructor series.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes 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; to include knowledge a of a wide range of Special Operations and interagency subject matter areas and issues that directly affect current or future Joint Special Operations doctrine, strategy, counter-terrorism planning, concepts of operations, operational procedures or systems, and other functional issues; knowledge in the following subject matter areas: Profession of Arms; Organizational Leadership; Joint and SOF Communications, Synchronization, and Analysis; Joint, Interagency, Intergovernmental, and Multinational; Plans, Policy to Action; and Magnet Capstone.; and knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of instruction to include use of technology for design and delivery of graduate level education. Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or experience gained in another government agency.

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-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 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.

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 Special Operations and interagency subject matter areas and issues that directly affect current or future Joint Special Operations doctrine, strategy, counter-terrorism planning, concepts of operations, operational procedures or systems, and other functional issues.

2. Mastery knowledge in the following subject matter areas: 1) Profession of Arms; 2) Organizational Leadership.3) Joint and SOF Communications, Synchronization, and Analysis; 4) Joint, Interagency, Intergovernmental, and Multinational; 5) Plans, Policy to Action; and 6) Magnet Capstone.

3. Knowledge of U.S. defense policy, national security/defense/military strategies, history of Special Operations Forces, illustrative military operations, organizational structures, command and control mechanisms, Multi National Special Operations Forces, and the capabilities/application of Special Operations Forces across the spectrum of conflict.

4. Expert knowledge of Service professional military graduate level education systems for Distant Learning and Residential CEP 3 courses.

5. Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of instruction to include use of technology for design and delivery of graduate level education.

6. Ability to effectively communicate and deliver insstruction in professional military education courses and through various instrcutional technology mediums to a varied audience.

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.

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Additional information

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. 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 here for more information.

Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position.

Temporary and Term Appointments: If you are selected for a temporary or term position in the competitive service, your appointment may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law without further competition.

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 along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here 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 here 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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Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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