Operational Specialist (OS) Instructor (Petaluma, CA.)

FITT Scientific is seeking Instructors with experience in Maritime command and control operations to work at Petaluma, CA to provide instructional services to meet the Coast Guard's unique needs in training students attending "A" and "C" schools at the Training Center.

General: Instructors shall provide expert skills and knowledge to deliver instruction to their students, focusing on ensuring students achieve the necessary skills mandated by course curricula and successfully meeting course objectives. Instructors may be required to evaluate students' performance by verifying their understanding of the course material, competency of learned skills, and their ability to demonstrate applied knowledge. Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare classroom or training areas and pick-up and return training devices, as needed
• Perform basic maintenance on training aids and/or equipment, as needed
• Prepare and execute to USCG Instructional standards in the conduct of classroom / laboratory / seminar / conference / discussion / lecture / demonstration / practical exercises per class training schedule
• Supplement the course curriculum and lesson plans by incorporating lessons learned from specific/relevant training and after-action reviews, doctrine; current and evolving Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTP) into the daily instruction
• Assist in conducting and assessing student critiques to identify strengths, weaknesses, and actions to improve performance
• Schedule and conduct remedial training and student retests
• Maintain and update a class status reports reflecting the number of students in training and class progression
• Review and summarize student course critique, schedule remedial training as needed
• Conduct academic counseling
• Assist in grading written tests
• Assist in grading results performance tests
• Review and grade homework projects, and assist in the preparation of student-written evaluation upon student graduation for certain courses
• Review a student's record for progression
• Make entries on student record of training form
• Complete Training Quality Reports and complete reports on students identified as receiving deficient training
• Prepare, process and forward required training records and/or any additional documentation IAW USCG Training Center (TRACEN) policies and procedures for student release prior to graduation.
• Receive instructor evaluations and modify execution of instructional activities based upon constructive criticism from students, peer faculty and supervisors to improve performance outcomes.

Education/Experience (Required/Desired):

• Education: HS Diploma (or equivalent)
• Education: Bachelor's Degree, desired.
• Experience: Minimum two (2) years' experience as a primary classroom instructor
• Experience: Minimum five (5) years' rated/commissioned operational experience as a qualified CIC Watch Supervisor and Operations Unit Controller in the U.S. Coast Guard or equivalent in the U.S. Navy.
• Experience: Minimum three (3) years' experience in the Command, Control, and Communications field including:

1. - proper handling of sensitive and classified material and spaces;
2. the configuration of voice circuits;
3. radio operating procedures;
4. Coast Guard mission areas;
5. policy and operations of Coast Guard C3 equipment; basic understanding of geo-location coordinates;
6. managing and coordinating resources during a search and rescue (SAR) case prosecution;
7. specific duties in a Combat Information Center (CIC) environment;
8. configuring and operating specific C4I systems;
9. tracking and displaying contacts on RADAR systems;
10. production and execution of situation reports and communications plans;
11. provide accurate shipping and navigation picture;
12. policy and operations of Coast Guard C3 equipment;
13. understanding of geo-location coordinates.

Additional Skills: The most competitive candidates will possess outstanding instructional and communicative skills (verbal & nonverbal). Instructors must be proficient with MS office computer programs (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), and ensure the ability to access all required training tools.

Key Additional Skill: Subject matter expertise with the USCG Rescue 21 Dispatch/Coordination system

Primary duty location: Petaluma, CA.

Job Type: Full-time, hourly pay plus benefits

Other: Must be a US citizen and must pass a background check.


Proof of full vaccination against the COVID-19 virus is required for all government contractors working at government sites, contractor sites, or teleworking unless a medical or religious exemption is approved prior to hiring in accordance with (IAW) Executive Order (EO) 14042.

Physical : Personnel shall be physically fit and able to perform duties requiring moderate lifting (not to exceed 45 lbs), long periods of standing, sitting or walking, and inclement weather conditions on occasion.


Employment decisions at FITT Scientific are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.