Explosives Countermeasures Instructor

About the role

Summary Ho-Chunk Inc. Management Services is seeking a full time Explosives Countermeasures Instructor. The position is based at the U.S. Department of State, Foreign Affairs Security Training Center (FASTC) in Blackstone, VA.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Solves 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
• 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
• 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

Requirements

• 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
• 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

Qualifications

• 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

Skills

• Expert knowledge of current terrorist tactics, techniques, and procedures
• Advanced knowledge of current protective security methods
• 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
• Intermediate knowledge of adult learning principles, course development, classroom and practical instructional presentation methods, and methods for evaluating training effectiveness

Benefits

We offer comprehensive benefits that allow you to balance work and life. A benefits summary is available from this link: https://jobs.allnativegroup.com/categories/1/benefits/1/employee-benefits.

Pay

The expected compensation range for this position is $109,000 to $112,000 per year negotiable depending upon education and experience.

Schedule

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.