TRAINING INSTRUCTOR with Security Clearance

Duties * Instructs advanced personnel recovery concepts associated with high-risk DoD personnel participating in specialized survival, evasion, resistance, and escape. (SERE) training modules/courses. * Provides advanced training in accordance with established policies utilizing a variety of methods to include but not limited to role-play, formal lecture, demonstration performance, informal group/guided discussion, practicum, and remediation and group briefings in adverse range of settings in resident or at other CONUS or OCONUS locations. * Develop, train and mentor instructors to meet appropriate standards and in DoD personnel recovery doctrinem plans, policies, and procedures. Requirements Conditions of Employment * U.S. Citizenship Required * All new DCIPS employees are required to complete a two-year DCIPS trial period. * Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance. * PCS will NOT 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 posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program * Must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guide * This a drug Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program. * Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays. Non-standard work hours are regularly required. * Overtime may be required as workload demands. * Disclosure of Political Appointments * Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit * Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume * Employees and family members requiring medical/dental care in the overseas location are responsible for obtaining/paying for care. Access for these members to military medical/dental treatment facilities is on space-available/reimbursable basis only. * All candidates must successfully complete a skills and aptitude assessment administered by the PRA during the interview process. Documentation validating certification as a PRA instructor within six months will be accepted. * All candidates must pass a psychological evaluation conducted by a certified SERE psychologist prior to selection. * All candidates will be subject to a physical to determine if they meet the physical requirements for the position. * Frequent TDY IAW Joint travel Regulations (JTR) Volume 2, traveling on regularly scheduled passenger, on military or commercial aircraft in performance of duties. * During contingencies or wartime, the incumbent may be expected to perform duties and responsibilities, possibly including but not limited to: exercises of wartime and/ or contingency operations, etc. * Graduate and/ or instructor of a DoD approved Level "C" SERE course are highly desirable Qualifications This is a GG-11 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-11 duties for the "Professional" work category are at the "Full Performance" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-11 level. The selectee's salary will be set within the grade equivalent to a GS/GG grade based on the selectee's qualifications in relation to the job. 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 GG-1712, Training Instruction series. *** Salary ranges includes local market supplements *** BASIC REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION: Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- education or a subject area related to the position to be filled. OR EXPERIENCE: Experience that demonstrated a practical knowledge of the subject area of the position and of the methods and techniques of instruction. Examples of qualifying 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. EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Your resume must reflect the quality level of experience which demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for successful job performance required for this position. Examples of creditable 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. Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or experience gained in another government agency. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position. 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: * Knowledge of doctrine, plans, policies, and procedures, which govern peacetime/hostage survival training. * Knowledge of policies, procedures, and requirements for all military services and high-risk customers. * Knowledge of operational, intelligence training field to equip the individual to reach complex decisions regarding the development of new methods, approaches, and procedures to meet continuing program changes and conflicting/competing requirements. * Knowledge of and working experience with sensitive compartmented programs designed to support requested training. * Knowledge of content of courses and principles of instruction to develop training scenarios are courseware * Ability to tailor course or program elements to fit the particular needs of various audiences. * Knowledge of personnel recovery tactics, techniques, and procedures. * Knowledge of Level- C-Code of Conduct Executive Agent Instruction, DoD Directive 1300.7 and other core documents recommended by HQ JPRA. 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 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 here 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: This position is a Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel Systems (DCIPS) position implemented under Section 504, Title V of Public Law 99-569, Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1987, as codified in Sec 1601, Chap 83 of Title 10 United States Code which sets forth Air Force policies and procedures for DCIPS. This position is in the Excepted Service. DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans' Preference to preference eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement. If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package. For additional information on DCIPS, click here Additional information 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. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connect