Technical Instructor (SURGE)

People, Technology & Processes, LLC; Gainesville (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

People, Technology & Processes, LLC is seeking a Technical Instructor for Stennis Space Center, Mississippi. This position involves providing instructional support, developing and evaluating technical curriculum, and delivering training to active-duty personnel in various environments.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience in instructional roles, technical environments, and logistics support. A degree or certification in a relevant field is preferred, along with fluency in English and experience with Navy regulations.

Qualifications

• 6 years of leadership and instructor experience in a formal training environment or 4 years with a degree.
• 3 years of experience in a technical environment related to SOF-unique watercraft systems.
• US Navy Master Training Specialist certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional support and training analysis.
• Develop and evaluate curriculum for technical courses.
• Assist active-duty personnel with instruction in multiple languages.

Skills

Public speaking

Curriculum development

Technical writing

Instructor experience

Logistics and maintenance support

Education

Degree in Education, Engineering, or Instructional Development

Job description

Position: Technical Instructor (SURGE)

Location: Stennis Space Center, Mississippi

Clearance: SECRET

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional and logistical support, training analysis and course development expertise to support SBTC. Employ public speaking expertise to deliver technical and tactical curriculum to trainees coherently. Employ expertise in the methodology of learning, curriculum development, question and test development, effective classroom and lab instructional delivery techniques, employment of training aids, student progress measurement strategies, lesson delivery, public speaking, and functional knowledge of the Navy’s Operational Risk Management process. Employ extensive knowledge at the technical expert level in order to analyze, design, develop, implement and evaluate curriculum in areas to include but not limited to: Advanced Diesel Maintenance and Troubleshooting for multiple manufacturers and sizes, Advanced Outboard Motor Maintenance and Troubleshooting for multiple manufacturers and sizes, Advanced Jet Drives Maintenance and Troubleshooting for multiple manufacturers and sizes, Advanced Welding expertise (SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, and oxyacetylene cutting and welding), Fiberglass repair expertise, and Inflatable Boat maintenance expertise for multiple manufacturers and craft surfaces, Small Arms Repair for U.S. and major foreign weapons systems.
• Perform functions in accordance with NAVEDTRA 135C (series) and have an in-depth knowledge of written and oral communication principles, methods, and techniques; analytical methods; and interpersonal relations practices.
• Assist active‑duty personnel with instructing Foreign Security Force Students (FSF) in multiple languages, to include, but not limited to English, Spanish and French, in CONUS and OCONUS locations. (Note that English is the only language required.)
• Assist in analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation of curriculum for assigned courses, and assist in determining the need for new or revised curricula. Communicate with Government Representatives, Training Officer (TO) and Learning Standards Office (LSO), dynamic instructors, engineers, technicians, contractors, vendors, and manufacturers to assist in development of new curricula on current and new technical and dynamic courses of instruction.
• Assist with coordinating schedules between operational, communications, and maintenance related courses to support end‑of‑course Field Training Exercises (FTX).
• Assist in devising, developing, and implementing long‑range plans to anticipate and incorporate new procedures and technological developments into the respective curriculums coincident with production.
• Assist with training analysis and instructional support for various weapon systems as provided in paragraph 4.4.9.1—outboard engines, and navigation and communications equipment as required.
• Assist in evaluating training aids and provide recommendations to determine need for upgrades or changes.
• Provide advice and information regarding technical support for various watercraft equipment and weapon systems in accordance with OPNAVINST 5100.19E, OPNAVINST 3500.39C, OPNAVINST 4790.4 Series, and OPNAVINST 5530.13C.
• Provide technical instruction on range safety, complete all specific criteria in accordance with COMNAVSPECWARCOM INST 3591.1C, and conduct duties as Range Officer In‑Charge (ROIC) and Range Safety Officer (RSO).

Qualifications

• Six (6) years of leadership and instructor experience in a formal training environment with no degree, or four (4) years of experience with a degree or certificate from an accredited U.S. college in either Education, Engineering, or Instructional Development.
• Three (3) years of experience in a technical environment (technical writing, rewriting, and updating curriculum) in principles of SOF‑unique watercraft systems and equipment.
• Four (4) years of experience as a Navy Enlisted Qualification (NEC 805A) Instructor or sister service/agency equivalent.
• US Navy Master Training Specialist (MTS) certification or another agency equivalent.
• Six (6) years of experience in course curriculum management.
• Fluent in English; ability to also speak fluently in Spanish and/or French is preferred.
• Five (5) years of collective experience working with/implementing the following Naval Instructions: OPNAVINST 5100.19 Series, OPNAVINST 3500.39 Series, OPNAVINST 4790.4 Series, and OPNAVINST 5530.13C.
• Five (5) years of experience in logistics and maintenance support of various U.S. Navy maritime systems, watercraft, and equipment.
• Complete Personnel Qualification Standard (PQS), mental, medical, and financial screening, and obtain Commanding Officer’s concurrence in writing within six months of employment as a “High Risk Instructor” per OPNAVINST 1500.75 Series; courses taught incorporate dynamic and static small arms “Live Fire” action.
• Obtain and maintain a current Mississippi Statewide Security Guard Gun permit.
• Obtain and maintain a current Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A.
• Maintain Level 1 Fitness Standard: able to manipulate all equipment utilized within courses; able to on and off board all vessels utilized within courses; able to sustain being underway during training evolutions.
• Work non‑standard schedules.