ILS Training Specialist (RESA IV)

University of Texas; United States; On-site; USD 82,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical coverage

Retirement contributions

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid holidays

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin's Applied Research Laboratories seeks an ILS Training Specialist (RESA IV) to deliver formal system operation and maintenance training to active duty Navy and industry partners for the ATL. You will develop curricula for underwater sensor systems and unmanned vehicles, and support training materials and documentation.

Join a team supporting Navy programs, coordinating with Navy, contractors and lab personnel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Six years of experience operating, testing and employing Navy systems including underwater acoustic systems.
• Detailed knowledge of training product/curriculum development.
• Ability to deliver training to active duty Navy and industry partners.
• Ability to organize, plan, and execute installation, test and maintenance procedures of complex systems.
• Knowledge of maintenance and training, including developing system operating and troubleshooting procedures.
• Education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
• Dynamic skill set, willingness to work with new technologies, highly organized, able to coordinate multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain comprehensive curriculum material for underwater sensor systems and unmanned underwater vehicles with tactical sensors.
• Develop operator training materials and provide operator training.
• Create test and maintenance procedures and formal work packages.
• Develop technical documentation and manuals for operation and maintenance of sensors.
• Support system testing, maintenance and training on platforms and Navy vessels.
• Provide field engineering support and troubleshoot electromechanical assemblies and networks.
• Assist in coordinating training activities with Navy, contractor and lab personnel.

Education

Bachelor's degree

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 Navy systems and processes.


• Demonstrated knowledge of maintenance and training, including expertise developing and applying system level operating 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.

Additional Eligibility

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

This position is in Bangor, Washington. An agency designated by the federal government handles the investigation as to the requirement for eligibility for access to classified information. Factors considered during this investigation include but are not limited to allegiance to the United States, foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations, drug involvement, the likelihood of continuation of such conduct, etc.

• 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage


• Retirement contributions


• Paid vacation and sick time


• Paid holidays

Visit our website (www.arlut.utexas.edu) for additional information about Applied Research Laboratories. Please visit our Human Resources (HR) website to learn more about the total benefits offered.

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.

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

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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). 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.

About the University

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