TRAINING INSTRUCTOR.

Naval Education and Training Command; Ridgecrest (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Naval Education and Training Command in Ridgecrest, CA seeks a highly skilled Training Instructor in Water Well Drilling Operations to lead field exercises and translate theory into practice.

You will adapt presentations to common classroom challenges, develop course materials, and monitor safety and effectiveness as part of a rigorous federal employment program.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience at GS-09 level or equivalent in security, safety, and environmental requirements of general construction.
• Proven expertise in operating heavy machinery (excavators, bulldozers, loaders, backhoes or cranes) with safety protocols.
• Delivers compliant, high-quality hands-on technical training using specialized course expertise.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in Water Well Drilling (WWD) Operations and demonstrate practical application during field exercises.
• Adjust presentations or instructional methods to resolve classroom issues including motivation, communication, scheduling, equipment or material problems.
• Plan and develop course materials such as study guides, visual aids, simulations, tests, training aids and course outlines.
• Monitor and evaluate course and safety protocol effectiveness by qualifying as High-Risk Training Safety Officer for certified courses.

Skills

Security requirements

Safety protocols

Environmental requirements

Heavy machinery operation

Site navigation

Hands-on training

Technical instruction

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree

3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education

LL.M., if related

Job description

• You will provide instruction in Water Well Drilling (WWD) Operations and demonstrate the practical application of methods during the field exercise phase of training.
• You will make adjustments in presentations or any other instructional method to resolve common classroom problems encountered to include student motivation and communication, last minute scheduling, equipment malfunctions or material issues.
• You will plan and develop course material such as study guides, visual aids, simulations, written tests, training aids and course outlines.
• You will monitor and evaluate effectiveness of courses and safety protocols throughout course of instruction by qualifying as High-Risk Training Safety Officer for those courses certified to instruct.

Duties

• You will provide instruction in Water Well Drilling (WWD) Operations and demonstrate the practical application of methods during the field exercise phase of training.
• You will make adjustments in presentations or any other instructional method to resolve common classroom problems encountered to include student motivation and communication, last minute scheduling, equipment malfunctions or material issues.
• You will plan and develop course material such as study guides, visual aids, simulations, written tests, training aids and course outlines.
• You will monitor and evaluate effectiveness of courses and safety protocols throughout course of instruction by qualifying as High-Risk Training Safety Officer for those courses certified to instruct.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States drivers license and obtain and maintain a valid government issued license for operation of associated Water Well Equipment, as required.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final Secret security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination. Employee must meet the standard of a high risk physical examination per NAVMED P117. 2.
• The work requires physical exertion, such as long periods of standing while conducting classroom, lab, and field instruction.
• Must be physically capable of working long hours in extreme high and low temperatures.
• The work also requires dexterity and agility to bend and reach to demonstrate operation, maintenance, or repair of specialized equipment for drilling operations. Equipment normally not to exceed 50 pounds.
• The work involves high risks requiring special safety precautions, e.g., working around heavy equipment/machines and moving parts. There could be exposures to irritant chemicals or toxic fumes.
• Instructors shall be required to wear protective clothing and or gear such as respirators, masks, hearing protection, steel-toed boots, eye protection, and gloves. Overtime may be required.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Utilizes knowledge of security, safety, and environmental requirements associated with general construction; 2) Demonstrated expertise in operating heavy machinery (excavators, bulldozers, loaders, backhoes or cranes) with a strict adherence to safety protocols; 3) Manages and navigates through construction sites, avoiding obstacles, and maintaining proper distances from other equipment and workers; and 4) Delivers compliant, high-quality hands-on technical training using specialized course expertise.

NOTE: This information must be supported in your resume to be considered for the position.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site:

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Education

In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience.

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree

OR

3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree

OR

LL.M., if related

A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.

Additional information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at:

PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.

ICTAP Applicants:

To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link:

Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.

Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees.

A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.