Training Instructor (Vocational Training Instructor - Horticulture)

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System; Coleman (FL); On-site; USD 64,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System seeks a Training Instructor in Horticulture to deliver classroom training and manage apprenticeship programs at a federal facility. You will develop curricula and track student progress in the horticulture trades, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.

Responsibilities include coordinating apprenticeship programs, maintaining records, and upholding security as part of correctional staff duties.

Qualifications

• Transcripts must be uploaded and electronically linked from USAJOBS if education is required or substituted for specialized experience; transcripts must include school name, student name, degree and date awarded.
• Foreign education must be evaluated per Department of Education guidelines; see Recognition of Foreign Qualifications.
• All degrees must be from an accredited or pre-accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Responsibilities

• Delivers classroom training for vocational courses in Horticulture at a Federal Prison facility.
• Develops curriculum design and a system to record and track student progress.
• Ensures training programs comply with Bureau policies, DoL regulations, and certifying body standards.
• Serves as apprenticeship program coordinator and coordinates various vocational programs.
• Maintains security responsibilities as part of correctional staff duties.

Job description

Training Instructor (Vocational Training Instructor - Horticulture)

• Hiring Agency: Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

Key Responsibilities

Serves as a training instructor in a vocational or occupational training program in the Education Department of a Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) correctional facility and may also serve as a program coordinator for other vocational/occupational training programs. Selects and/or develops curriculums which focus on the appropriate vocational training area.

This position has direct responsibility for the delivery of classroom training for vocational and apprenticeship courses in the field/trade of Horticulture. Develops a curriculum design and record-keeping system to organize and track student progress through identified course work.

Ensures the training program(s) are implemented and delivered in compliance with Bureau policies, Department of Labor, and Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training regulations, and the standards established by other certifying agencies and organizations.

Serve as apprenticeship program coordinator with responsibility for coordinating the various occupational training programs and classes, as well as responsibilities which include development, review and evaluation of the vocational trades program. Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution.

The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.

Requirements & Education

ONLY if education is a requirement/substitution for specialized experience, applicant MUST upload legible transcripts as verification of educational requirement. Transcripts MUST be uploaded and electronically linked from USAJOBS at the time you apply and MUST include identifying information to include School Name, Student Name, Degree and Date Awarded (if applicable).

All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, Click Here. Foreign Education: For information regarding foreign education requirements, please see Foreign Diploma and Credit Recognition at the U.S.

Department of Education website: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System, Department of Justice.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $63780 – $82301/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-03.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.