HAZMAT Instructor/Secret Clearance

Join the 'Ohana • Panama City, FL

7d • $60,000 - $65,000

About The Position

The Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Instructor will support the Emergency Management (EM) School, and Emergency Management career field program management requirements. In this specific role, the HAZMAT Instructor will provide formal instruction on and certification in Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Operations to the Technician level. They will also assist with the maintenance of the HAZMAT equipment needed by the students to successfully complete the training.

Requirements

• Must have a four (4) year baccalaureate degree and at least five (5) years of experience in HazMat training/operations OR a two (2) year associate degree with a minimum of seven (7) years of experience in HazMat training/operations, OR a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in HazMat training/operations.
• Minimum of three (3) years of formal instructional experience (one (1) year of experience equates to a minimum of 160 hours of classroom training time per 12-month period)
• Minimum one (1) year of experience must be in teaching DoD OR at least three (3) years of active duty in the DoD with an honorable discharge OR at least three (3) years of work for the DoD as a civilian employee AND the instructor must have a minimum of five (5) years of experience managing emergency response personnel or working within an ICS or any combination thereof.
• Current certified NFPA 472 HAZMAT Awareness, Operations, and Technician (IFSAC)
• SECRET or interim clearance or must meet subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and meet eligibility requirements for secret clearance
• Graduate of the Air Force Basic Instructor Course or sister service equivalent
• Prior to delivering instruction for any course, the instructor must successfully complete the physical and academic requirements of the most current version of the Government course as a student with a score of 90% and above.

Responsibilities

• Maintain qualifications in instructional techniques, training aids, training equipment, training devices and instructional material required to teach assigned topics
• Recommend any changes to the curriculum, if necessary
• Prepare a personalized Lesson Topic Guide for each subject matter area assigned
• Prepare the classroom for instruction and ensure classroom is left in an orderly fashion each day
• Provided remediation for any student demonstrating academic problems at any time in the course
• Make academic comments concerning students upon request of the appropriate authority
• Ensure a dignified, harmonious, and professional classroom atmosphere
• Administer, grade and review examinations, as necessary
• Report all problem areas related to assigned duties and responsibilities
• Teach all assigned topics while effectively utilizing allotted time
• Inventory and account for assigned classroom/lab training equipment, submitting missing item reports
• Instruct students in operation and safety requirements of shop/lab equipment for trainers
• Administer course examinations and conduct test review as required.
• Monitor students compliance with safety standards/procedures and immediately correct safety violations
• Assign suitable study procedures to help both failing and non-failing students
• Ensure any changes in the instructions listed in the topical outline are incorporated into the lesson plans and any corresponding materials provided to the students
• Must be able to lift approximately 50 pounds above the shoulders
• Operate a cascade cylinder filling station
• Must be able to perform instructional duties in inclement weather when required
• Proficient in the operation of CBRN detection equipment used for HazMat identification.
• Operate and troubleshoot self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)
• Additional duties and obligations outlined in the EM Support PWS, and assignments delegated by the DAWSON Contract Task Lead or DAWSON Supervisor.
• Completion of Army Training and Doctrine Command approved instructor training course or Army U-approved equivalent course; current International Fire Service Accreditation Congress hazmat awareness, operations, and technician certification; ability to maintain the International Board of Standards for Training, Performance, and Instruction; and instructor certification requirements according to Army Regulation 614-200,Fort Leonard Wood Regulation 350-1, and instructor certification policy are required.
• Prior to delivering instruction for any course, the instructor must successfully complete the most current version of the Government course as a student.

Benefits

• Best-in-class benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment.
• Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level