USPS Technical Training Instructor (Part-Time)

Functional Purpose

Serves as an instructor in a classroom, laboratory, and/or virtual setting.

Duties And Responsibilities

• 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, facility, 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.
• Affixes 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.
• Presents 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 develops 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.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of principles, methods, and practices of adult education and training.
• Ability to maintain a safe working environment by following established working processes and procedures.
• Ability to condense and simplify complex information and communicate clear oral and written instructions.
• Ability to instruct adults with varied backgrounds and levels of experience in complex subjects.
• Ability to plan and schedule activities, manage time, and meet deadlines sufficient to manage a classroom.
• Ability to counsel others to improve individual performance.
• Skill in using word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software to create documents, reports, and presentations.
• Ability to stimulate interactive discussion and create an engaging environment sufficient to facilitate learning.
• Knowledge and experience of electrical & mechanical equipment to include motor controls and be able to perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and understanding schematics.
• Knowledge and experience of electrical & mechanical equipment pertaining to building systems equipment and being able to perform maintenance and troubleshooting on HVAC systems.

Required Clearance

• Gain and maintain a USPS Sensitive Clearance.

Health & Welfare Benefits

• Health & welfare benefits, paid leave accrual and sick leave accrual will be offered in accordance with SCA.

Hiring Contingency

• Hiring contingent upon a Background Check.

Special Indications

• Hiring contingent upon drug testing.

Pay Range

Targeted salary $30.05 hourly, based on education and experience.

Benefits Eligible

Contract Benefits

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. when scheduled to instruct

Travel

Required