Training Instructor (Vocational Training Instructor - Horticulture)

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System; Lompoc (CA); Vor Ort; USD 87.000 - 113.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System seeks a Training Instructor (Horticulture) to lead classroom instruction in vocational training and to develop and manage curriculum and records for apprenticeships.

The role requires coordinating apprenticeship programs, ensuring compliance with Bureau policies and labor regulations, and upholding security responsibilities as a correctional employee.

Qualifikationen

• Upload transcripts to verify educational requirements.
• Foreign Education: see recognition guidelines at US Dept of Education.
• Degrees must be from accreditation bodies recognized by USDE.

Aufgaben

• Serves as a training instructor in a vocational program in a Federal Bureau of Prisons facility and may coordinate other programs.
• Delivers classroom training for vocational courses in Horticulture and develops curriculum design and record-keeping to track progress.
• Ensures programs comply with Bureau policies, Department of Labor regulations, and certifying agencies' standards.
• Coordinates apprenticeship programs and continuously reviews and improves vocational trades offerings.
• Maintains security responsibilities as part of correctional staff when performing duties.

Jobbeschreibung

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 $87061 – $113185/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-13.

Who is eligible to apply?

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