Training Instructor (Vocational Training Instructor - HVAC)

US Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

US Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System seeks a qualified professional to teach and supervise HVAC training programs within a correctional environment. The role requires substantial instructional experience, development of training materials, and ensuring compliance with EPA Universal Certification requirements.

Applicants must have 3+ years of HVAC-related experience, EPA certification, and at least 1 year of HVAC instruction experience. Educational pathways include Ph.D.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or three years of graduate education toward such a degree.
• Undergraduate/Graduate Education: major in education or related field.
• Experience in teaching or supervising training programs is required.
• Selective Placement Factor: minimum 3 years HVAC related experience, EPA Universal certification, and 1 year of HVAC instruction experience.

Skills

Teaching / Instructing

Training program supervision

Curriculum development

Instructing experience

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree

Education major or related field

Job description

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

To be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements:

Basic Requirements:

Education:

Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- education or a subject area related to the position to be filled.

OR

Specialized Experience:

• Teaching or instructing in an adult education program, secondary school, college, military installation, or industrial establishment in the appropriate field(s).
• Supervising or administering a training program.
• Development or review of training/course materials, aids, devices, etc., and evaluation of training results.
• Work in the occupation or subject-matter field of the position to be filled that required training or instructing others on a regular basis.

AND

In addition to meeting the Basic Requirements, applicants must have the following:

Education:

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.M., if related.

Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study - education or a subject area related to the position to be filled.

OR

Experience:

You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level. To be creditable, this experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular qualifications to perform successfully the duties of the position and demonstrated a practical knowledge of the subject area of the position, and of the methods and techniques of instruction.

Some examples of this qualifying experience could be:

• Experience in teaching with full and primary responsibility for classroom instruction.
• Experience in supervising or administering a training program.
• Work in the occupation or subject-matter field of the position to be filled that required training or instructing others on a regular basis.

OR

Combination of Education and Experience:

A combination of education and experience. This experience must have equipped you with the qualifications to perform the major duties of this position as described above.

AND

Selective Placement Factor:

Applicants applying for this position MUST also possess the following Selective Factor. In the event that you do not possess the Selective Factor, you will be found ineligible for the position.

• Applicants must have at least three (3) years of related practical work experience in residential and/or commercial HVAC systems;

AND

• Applicants must possess an EPA approved Universal Certification for Ozone Depleting Substances;

AND

• Applicants must have a minimum of one year instructing experience directly related to HVAC systems.

If applicable, credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience. To receive proper credit, you must show the actual time (such as the number of hours worked per week) spent in activities.

**Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.**