Technical Instructor (SURGE)

About the role

Provide instructional and logistical support, training analysis and course development expertise to support SBTC. Employ public speaking expertise to deliver technical and tactical curriculum to trainees coherently. Employ expertise in the methodology of learning, curriculum development, question and test development, effective classroom and lab instructional delivery techniques, employment of training aids, student progress measurement strategies, lesson delivery, public speaking, and functional knowledge of the Navy’s Operational Risk Management process.

Responsibilities

• Employ extensive knowledge at the technical expert level in order to analyze, design, develop, implement and evaluate curriculum in areas to include but not limited to: Advanced Diesel Maintenance and Trouble Shooting for multiple manufactures and sizes, Advanced Outboard Motor Maintenance and Troubleshooting for multiple manufactures and sizes, Advanced Jet Drives Maintenance and Trouble Shooting for multiple manufactures and sizes, Advanced Welding expertise (Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), and Oxyacetylene cutting and welding), Fiberglass repair expertise, and Inflatable Boat maintenance expertise for multiple manufactures and craft surfaces, Small Arms Repair for U.S and major foreign weapons systems.
• Assist active-duty personnel with instructing Foreign Security Force Students (FSF) in multiple languages, to include, but not limited to English, Spanish and French, in CONUS and OCONUS locations.
• Assist in analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation of curriculum for assigned courses, and assist in determining the need for new or revised curricula.
• Aid in coordinating schedules between Operational, Communications, and Maintenance related courses to support end of course Field Training Exercises (FTX).
• Aid in devising, developing, and implementing long range plans to anticipate and incorporate new procedures and technological developments into the respective curriculums coincident with production.
• Aid in training analysis and instructional support for various weapon systems as provided in paragraph 4.4.9.1 outboard engines, and navigation and communications equipment as required.
• Aid in evaluating training aids and provide recommendations to determine need for upgrades or changes.
• Provide technical instruction on range safety, shall complete all specific criteria in accordance with COMNAVSPECWARCOM INST 3591.1C and designated in writing by the Commanding Officer, conduct duties as Range Officer In-Charge (ROIC) and Range Safety Officer (RSO).

Qualifications

• Six (6) years’ leadership and instructor experience in a formal training environment with no degree or four (4) years’ experience leadership and instructor in a formal training environment with a degree or certificate from an accredited U.S. college in either Education, Engineering, or Instructional Development.
• Three (3) years’ experience in a technical environment (technical writing, rewriting, and updating curriculum) in principles of SOF-unique watercraft systems and equipment.
• Four (4) years’ experience as a Navy Enlisted Qualification (NEC 805A) Instructor or sister service/agency equivalent.
• US Navy Master Training Specialist (MTS) certification or another agency equivalent.
• Six (6) years’ experience in course curriculum management.
• Fluent in English. Ability to also speak fluently in Spanish and/or French is preferred.
• Five (5) years’ collective experience working with/implementing the following Naval Instructions in their respective course: OPNAVINST 5100.19 Series, Safety Precautions for Forces Afloat; OPNAVINST 3500.39 Series, Operational Risk Management; OPNAVINST 4790.4 Maintenance and Material Management (3-M) Manual; and OPNAVINST 5530.13C Arms, Ammunition and Explosives Physical Security.
• Five (5) years’ experience in logistics and maintenance support of various U.S. Navy maritime systems, watercraft, and equipment.
• Able to complete the Personnel Qualification Standard (PQS), mental, medical, and financial screening, along with the Commanding Officers concurrence in writing within six months of employment, as a “High Risk Instructor” per guidelines set forth in OPNAVINST 1500.75 Series, Policies and Procedures for Conducting High-Risk Training. Courses taught incorporate the use of dynamic and static small arms “Live Fire” action during course of instruction.
• Able to obtain and maintain current Mississippi Statewide Security Guard Gun permit.
• Able to obtain and maintain current Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A.
• Able to maintain Level 1 Fitness Standard: Able to manipulate all equipment utilized within courses; able to on and off board all vessels utilized within courses; able to sustain being underway during training evolutions.
• Be able to work non-standard schedules.