ILS Training Specialist (RESA IV)

University of Texas at Austin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin’s Applied Research Laboratories requires an ILS Training Specialist (RESA IV) to deliver formal system operation and maintenance training to active duty Navy and industry partners for the Advanced Technology Laboratory (ATL).

You will develop comprehensive curriculum materials for underwater sensors and unmanned vehicles, participate in testing, documentation, and act as Assistant Training Coordinator coordinating training with Navy and contractors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Six years of experience operating, testing and employing sophisticated Navy systems, including underwater acoustic systems.
• Detailed knowledge of training product/curriculum development.
• Ability to deliver training to active duty Navy and industry partners.
• Demonstrated ability to organize, plan and execute installation, test and maintenance procedures of complex systems.

Responsibilities

• Deliver formal system operation and maintenance training to Navy and industry partners for the ATL.
• Develop and maintain curriculum material for underwater sensor systems and unmanned underwater vehicles with tactical sensors.
• Develop test and maintenance procedures and formal work packages; create technical documentation and manuals.
• Provide field engineering support; troubleshoot, assemble and repair electromechanical assemblies and networks.
• Assist Training Coordinator with scheduling and coordinating training activities with Navy and contractors.
• Maintain relationships with vendors and project partners; research and apply new technologies.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Six years experience

Job description

Job Posting Title:

ILS Training Specialist (RESA IV)

Hiring Department:

Applied Research Laboratories

Position Open To:

All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

FLSA Status:

Exempt from FLSA

Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

Location:

Washington

Job Details:

Purpose

Serve as a Training Specialist responsible to deliver formal system operation and maintenance training to active duty Navy and industry partners for the Advanced Technology Laboratory (ATL) at ARL.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Training Specialist, responsible for developing and maintaining comprehensive curriculum material for unique underwater sensor systems and for a system of unmanned underwater vehicles with tactical sensors. Serve as a team member for the development of operator training materials and for providing operator training.
• Participate in formal documentation through the development of test and maintenance procedures and formal work packages. Participate in the development of technical documentation and manuals to support operation and maintenance of unique underwater sensors.
• Participate in system testing, maintenance and training onboard an Operational Training Platform, UUV support platforms and/or on US Navy platforms. Provide field engineering support; use manuals and automated electronic tools to troubleshoot, assemble and repair electromechanical assemblies, computers and computer networks.
• Serve as the Assistant Training Coordinator for an integrated team of Navy, contractor and laboratory personnel responsible for reviewing and approving all training materials as well as scheduling and coordinating training activities and scheduling with Navy, contractor and laboratory personnel.
• Perform liaison tasks with sponsoring organizations and prepare and present formal progress and status briefs covering on-going activities.
• Maintain working relationships with vendors, program sponsors, project partner organizations, and system operators from the US Navy. Research and incorporate new technologies for system enhancements. Assist Supervisor and Engineers as required, travel as required.
• Respond to emergent needs of end-users of advanced sensors with respect to logistics and operational availability.
• Other related functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Six years of experience in the operation, test, evaluation and employment of sophisticated Navy systems, including underwater acoustic systems.
• Detailed knowledge of training product/curriculum development.
• Possess the ability to deliver training to active duty Navy and industry partners.
• Demonstrated ability to organize, plan, and execute installation, test and maintenance procedures of complex systems using formal Navysystems and processes.
• Demonstrated knowledge of maintenance and training, including expertise developing and applying system leveloperating and troubleshooting procedures.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Applicant must have a dynamic skill set, willing to work with new technologies, be highly organized and capable of planning and coordinating multiple tasks and managing their time. The position will require attention to detail, effective problem solving skills and excellent judgment. Ability to work independently with sensitive and confidential information, maintain a professional demeanor, work as a team member without daily supervision and effectively communicate with all groups of clients. Able to work under pressure and accept supervision. Regular and punctual attendance.

US Citizen. Selected applicant is subject to government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information at level appropriate to project requirements of the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with U.S. Navy processes and procedures for the installation, test, maintenance, repair and removal of electronics equipment, including Temporary Alteration (TEMPALT) and Ship Alteration (SHIPALT) processes.
• More than six year of experience in the operation, testing and repair of underwater systems and support systems.
• Demonstrated ability to work with and interact effectively with Navy enlisted personnel and officers as well as contractor system providers.

General Notes

Please note: This position is in Bangor, Washington.

Salary Range

$82,000 - $98,000+/negotiable depending on qualifications.

Working Conditions

• Standard office conditions
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• Use of manual dexterity
• Some weekend, evening and holiday work
• Possible interstate/intrastate travel

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Employment Eligibility

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

E-Verify

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

Compliance

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and Title 10 U.S.C. § 5243 and § 1072. If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.