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
• 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
• Affords assistance in conducting practical exercises when needed
• Presents security awareness briefings to a wide range of 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
• Serves as subject matter expert for the design of new training
• Submits training records in a timely manner
• Serves as subject matter expert for the design of new training
• Provides assistance in conducting practical exercises when needed
• Presents security awareness briefings to a wide range of 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
• Serves as subject matter expert for the design of new training
• Submits training records in a timely manner

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
• Skilled in oral and written communications to present training to a variety of audiences and to prepare and present briefings

Skills

• 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
• Skilled in oral and written communications to present training to a variety of audiences and to prepare and present briefings

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.