Explosives Countermeasures Instructor

All Native Group•Blackstone, VA

14d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Minimum of seven (7) years of Military Explosive Ordnance Disposal experience;
Minimum of three (3) years formal EOD instructor experience;
High School diploma desired; Associates degree preferred
Graduate of NAVSCOLEOD (Naval School Explosive Ordnance Disposal) required.
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;
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
Must possess or be able to obtain/maintain a SECRET security clearance

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years of supervisory experience preferred
Completion of a recognized instructor development training course preferred
Familiarity with the functions, responsibilities, and duties of Foreign Service personnel preferred;

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;
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
May be requested and required to participate in Proposal Support functions due to expertise