Explosives Countermeasures Instructor

Summary

Summary 

Ho-Chunk Inc. Management Services is seeking a full time Explosives Countermeasures Instructor.  The Explosives Countermeasures Instructor will serve as an instructor for explosives and Improvised Explosive Device (IED) recognition and avoidance techniques with responsibility for planning, organizing, and presenting and/or managing the presentation of one or more of these courses and for evaluating training effectiveness to ensure that objectives are met. The incumbent will also serve as a Diplomatic Security Training Center subject matter expert on explosives and IED recognition.  The position is based at the U.S. Department of State, Foreign Affairs Security Training Center (FASTC) in Blackstone, VA.

Essential Functions 

• Plans, organizes and manages the presentation of explosives countermeasures training courses; 
• Reviews established training objectives, lesson plans, training materials, and instructional methods prior to the beginning of assigned courses; 
• Researches and reviews current reports related to Diplomatic Security and introduces applicable information into EC courses; 
• Approves shipments of special equipment and materials, and other related activities; 
• Complies with all Federal Law Enforcement Training Accreditation (FLETA) standards; 
• Resolves complex problems that occur in the preparation for and during training;  
• Evaluates training effectiveness to ensure that training objectives have been met;   
• Reviews and analyzes trainee evaluations, feedback from other instructors, and personal observations; 
• Identifies need for and drafts revisions to course content and materials or instructional methods as necessary to improve the explosives countermeasures training curriculum effectiveness and quality; 
• Evaluates the impact of planned or projected changes in DS security programs and associated training requirements on the existing content, materials, and methods used for explosives countermeasures training; 
• Provides budget estimates for assigned courses;  
• Ensures optimum efficiency in the use of assigned resources;  
• Participates in curriculum review conferences;                  
• Assists instructors in other security related subjects; 
• Provides assistance in conducting practical exercises when needed; 
• Presents security awareness briefings to a wide range or audiences; 
• Establishes and maintains liaison with a broad array of law enforcement, security, military, government and civilian organizations interested in or affected by explosives countermeasures training; 
• Keeps abreast of current security techniques, methods, and procedures in Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) through attendance at training sessions, seminars, and workshops; 
• Assists in scheduling and planning classes by developing and maintaining close contact with program coordinators as well as with other appropriate training entities; 
• Submits training records in a timely manner; 
• Serves as subject matter expert for the design of new training; 
• Tests/evaluates new training courses and instructional materials; 
• Assists with equipment inventory and maintenance for assigned training programs; 
• Articulates instructional tasks and provides guidance on how to perform them; assists with performance evaluations; 
• Maintains requisite levels of proficiency in all duty-related techniques and procedures;  
• Employee requires infrequent supervision and is expected to work independently according to established policies and accepted practice 

Competencies 

• Strong communication skills 
• Organizational skills 
• Adaptability 
• Advanced research skills 
• Enthusiasm for learning 

Supervisory Responsibility 

None required for this position. 

Work Environment 

Ability to work outdoors where conditions may be unpleasant or uncomfortable, irregular and unscheduled hours and with exposure to personal risks   

Physical Demands 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  

• Operates US government vehicles as necessary in the performance of assigned tasks  
• Ability to complete work requiring regular and recurring physical exertion, including periods of standing, occasional heavy lifting, and irregular hours in both training and protective service operations, at times, during inclement weather  
• Ability to lift and carry heavy equipment and materials while demonstrating physically challenging practical exercises.  

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. 

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work 

This is a full-time position. Typical days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Evening and weekend hours required, as required by business need. 

Travel 

Frequent local travel and occasional travel to other areas within and outside the United States and overseas to potentially high threat posts may be required.   

Experience 

• Minimum of seven (7) years of Military Explosive Ordnance Disposal experience;  
• Minimum of three (3) years formal EOD instructor experience;  
• Two (2) years of supervisory experience preferred 

Education 

• High School diploma desired; Associates degree preferred 
• Graduate of NAVSCOLEOD (Naval School Explosive Ordnance Disposal) required. 
• Completion of a recognized instructor development training course preferred 

Additional Eligibility Qualifications 

• Must have excellent people and organizational skills; 
• Expert knowledge of current terrorist tactics, techniques, and procedures; 
• Advanced knowledge of current protective security methods to provide instruction that is consistent with currently accepted methods and practices; 
• Familiarity with the functions, responsibilities, and duties of Foreign Service personnel preferred; 
• Intermediate knowledge of adult learning principles, course development, classroom and practical instructional presentation methods, and methods for evaluating training effectiveness; 
• Ability to conduct live explosives and pyrotechnic demonstrations;  
• Ability to immediately analyze, predict, and preclude situations to ensure training exercises are conducted in a safe manner; 
• Ability to establish and maintain liaison with personnel at all levels in order to plan and coordinate assigned responsibilities; 
• Skill in oral and written communications to present training to a variety of audiences and to prepare and present briefings 

Security Clearance 

Must possess or be able to obtain/maintain a SECRET security clearance 

AAP/EEO Statement 

All Native Group is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered without regard to age, sex, race, national origin, religion, marital status or physical disability. However, preference may be extended to persons of Indian descent in accordance with applicable laws. 

Other Duties 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

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