TRAINING INSTRUCTOR

Summary

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The primary purpose of this position is to develop & provide Nuclear Certification Process (NCP)and Nuclear Certified Equipment (NCE) education & training in the areas of nuclear weapons; weapons systems; & equipment acquisition, operations, policy, safety, & surety to military officers & all associated with the Nuclear Enterprise.

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Duties

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• NCP and/or NCE Course Manager.
• Classroom Instructor for NCP and/or NCE Courses.
• Plans, Designs, and Produces New/Revised Curriculum.
• Performs Other Related Duties as Assigned.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• 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.
• Experience of at least 10 years with nuclear certified equipment and/or the nuclear certification process within the last three years is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret Clearance.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• 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.
• (cont.) Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.

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, GS-1712-13 series.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes broad experience and expert, professional knowledge, both theoretical and applied, of the nuclear enterprise, to include operations, maintenance, sustainment and acquisition, nuclear triad, safety, surety, and programmed modernization within the Department of Defense at all levels of management. Knowledge encompassing deterrence theory, historical relevance, and 21st century application. Knowledge encompassing the full range of nuclear enterprise subject matter must be sufficient to meet and DoD, AF, and legislative standards for providing accurate instruction to new, mid-level, and advanced nuclear enterprise professionals, practitioners, and supporting workforce.

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-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 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. Extensive knowledge of specialized subject matter directly related to all levels and phases of nuclear education and syllabus requirements for NCP and/or NCE. Thorough knowledge of associated/current DoD, Air Force, and NATO policy and procedures.
2. Substantial NCP and/or NCE-related experience and the ability to translate experience into practical expertise and inform academic curricula.
3. Knowledge of education, training, and learning theories, principles, methods and practices, administration, policies, and procedures.
4. Knowledge of a wide variety of complex instructional technologies and methodologies (such as interactive courseware, mobile platforms, in-residence, and distance learning) sufficient to design and develop instructional programs, specifically for NCP and NCE education and training, and to produce or revise instructional materials (courseware).
5. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in order to clearly explain complex issues to a diverse community of internal and external stakeholders.
6. Ability to plan, organize, and develop NCP and NCE curriculum to determine, accept, and implement recommendations, where proposals may involve substantial resources and require extensive changes to established concepts and procedures.

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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

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.

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 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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