USPS Technical Training Instructor - Automotive

University of Oklahoma; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contract Benefits

Job summary

University of Oklahoma is seeking a USPS Contract Training Instructor to deliver technical training for USPS employees at NCED. The role spans classroom, laboratory, and virtual settings, focusing on electrical systems and safety and requiring strong instructional skills and clear communication.

You will train and mentor learners, develop and update training materials, and ensure course objectives are met while maintaining safe operations and compliance with procedures.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of automotive electrical systems and engine diagnostics for light delivery vehicles.
• Knowledge of adult education and training principles.
• Ability to maintain a safe working environment by following procedures.
• Ability to condense complex information and communicate clearly, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to instruct adults with varied backgrounds in complex subjects.
• Ability to plan and schedule activities, manage time, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to counsel others to improve performance.
• Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets and presentation software.
• Ability to stimulate interactive discussion and engage learners.

Responsibilities

• Instruct USPS training courses in classroom, laboratory, virtual, and field environments.
• Use training equipment, facilities, and resources to deliver approved programs.
• Manage training activities to meet course objectives within the scheduled time.
• Serve as SME in the design and maintenance of training courses and materials.
• Assist with development of new training and revision of existing programs.
• Maintain knowledge bases by reviewing SOPs and vendor materials and attending trainings.
• Prepare materials and submit requisitions for parts and equipment.
• Evaluate student performance and address learning obstacles.
• Ensure safety procedures are followed for staff and students.

Skills

Automotive electrical systems

Adult education principles

Instructional techniques

Oral and written communication

Time management

Safety procedures

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Training equipment

Job description

Pay Range: Targeted salary $31.09 hourly, based on education and experience

Benefits Eligible: Contract Benefits

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Travel: Required

USPS CONTRACT TRAININGINSTRUCTOR

Are you passionate about technology and education? Do you thrive on sharing your technical expertise with others? Join our dynamic team as a Technical Instructor on the USPS Technical Training contract at the National Center for Employee Development (NCED). This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of technical training within the United States Postal Service (USPS), one of the nation's most vital and respected institutions.

As a Technical Instructor, you will play a pivotal role in preparing USPS employees to excel in their roles through comprehensive and engaging technical training programs. At NCED, we are committed to fostering an environment where innovation and continuous learning are at the forefront. Your expertise will be instrumental in equipping USPS personnel with the skills and knowledge they need to navigate and utilize cutting-edge technologies effectively.

This position is ideal for individuals who not only possess a deep understanding of technical concepts but also have a talent for instruction and a passion for developing others.

Join us at NCED and be part of a team dedicated to excellence in technical education and professional development. Together, we will empower USPS employees to deliver exceptional service and innovation in every community across the nation.

FUNCTIONALPURPOSE:

Servesasaninstructorina classroom,laboratory,and/orvirtualsetting.

DUTIESANDRESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serves as an instructor in the delivery of Postal training courses, overseeing the training activities of course participants in classroom, laboratory, virtual, and field environments.
• Uses training equipment, supplies, facilities, and fiscal resources in implementing and delivering approved training programs for course participants.
• Manages training activities to ensure course objectives are met during the prescribed time period.
• Serves as a subject matter expert in the design and maintenance of training courses and materials in coordination with training development specialists. Assists with the development of new training and materials and the revision of existing training programs.
• Maintains and develops the knowledge bases required for delivering training by reviewing reference materials such as standard operating procedures (SOPs), vendor-based documentation and training materials, manuals, handbooks, bulletins, and trade periodicals; attending training sessions and seminars; and visiting field locations.
• Prepares for training delivery by gathering and preparing materials, including maintaining equipment, and submitting requisitions for parts, services, supplies, and equipment.
• Evaluates and documents student performance and comprehension of course materials.
• Identifies student learning obstacles and develop action plans for resolution.
• Ensures the safety and well-being of staff and students by ensuring prescribed safety procedures and practices.
• May provide guidance and training to new instructors in the use of effective instructional techniques. May conduct peer reviews of instructors.
• Application of principles of electricity for circuits using up to 480 volts.
• Emphasis is on the use of alternating current (AC) as applied to transformers, motors, motor controls, and wiring methods.
• Classroom and laboratory instruction on the installation, troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance of building electrical circuits. Systematic method to accurately identify electrical malfunctions and efficiently analyze circuitry to pinpoint the exact source of the problem, including electrical and mechanical safety.
• Utilization of the National Electrical Code.

Required Education: High School Diploma or GED

REQUIREMENTS:

• Knowledge and experience of automotive electrical systems and engine diagnostics sufficient to maintain and troubleshoot light delivery vehicles.
• Knowledgeofprinciples,methods,andpracticesofadulteducationandtraining.
• Ability tomaintain asafe working environment byfollowingestablished workingprocesses and procedures.
• Ability tocondense andsimplify complex information andcommunicate clearoral andwritteninstructions.
• Abilitytoinstructadultswithvariedbackgroundsandlevelsof experienceincomplexsubjects.
• Ability toplanandschedule activities, manage time, andmeet deadlines sufficient to manage aclassroom.
• Abilitytocounselothers toimproveindividualperformance.
• Skillinusing wordprocessing, spreadsheets, andpresentation softwaretocreate documents, reports, and presentations.
• Ability to stimulate interactive discussion and create an engaging environment sufficient to facilitate learning.

This position requires that you gain and maintain a USPS Sensitive Clearance.

This position is dependent upon you maintaining access to the USPS facility.

As a non-exempt employee, working on a federal contract this position is subject to the Service Contract Act (SCA) Wage Determination (WD) No. 2015-53115 Revision No. 22. Health & Welfare Benefits, paid leave accrual and sick leave accrual will be offered in accordance with SCA.