Training Instructor (Vocational Training Instructor - Welding)

U.S. Department of Justice; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Justice is seeking corrections professionals to foster a humane environment and ensure public safety. Candidates must meet specific educational and experience requirements, including teaching and curriculum development in correctional settings.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing curriculum and individualized learning plans.
• At least one year of specialized experience in teaching.

Responsibilities

• Prepare individuals for successful reentry into communities.
• Supervise or administer training programs.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum Development

Instruction

Education

Master's Degree

Ph.D.

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:

GL-09 and GS-11: Experience that demonstrated a practical knowledge of the subject area of the position and of the methods and techniques of instruction. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include:

• 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:

GL-09: A Master's or equivalent graduate degree OR two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.B OR J.D., if related.

GS-11: 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:

GL-09 and GS-11: 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:

GL-09:

• Experience in developing curriculum and individualized learning plans for higher levels of learning .
• Experience in assisting in developing programs and providing instruction to students from significantly varying backgrounds in a correctional setting.
• Experience in following standardized curricula and lesson plans to meet the needs of students.

GS-11:

• 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:

GL-09 and GS-11: 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:

GL-09 and GS-11: 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.

GL-09:

• Applicant must have a valid and current state issued AWS certification/license. He/she shall have no less than one (1) year teaching experience and two (2) years’ experience in an occupational function that has a direct relationship to weldments fabricated to a code or standard that is directly involved in one or more of the following: Production, Construction, Inspection, or Repair.

GS-11:

• Applicant must have a valid and current state issued AWS certification/license. He/she shall have no less than one (1) year teaching experience and three (3) years’ experience in an occupational function that has a direct relationship to weldments fabricated to a code or standard that is directly involved in one or more of the following: Production, Construction, Inspection, or Repair.

NOTE: All applicants MUST clearly address the Selective Factor in their resume and, if applicable, upload any required documentation (i.e., licensure, certification, or transcripts) at the time you apply.

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.**