Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as Technical Training Instructor and first-level supervisor providing planning and direction to, organizing work for, and exercising control over assigned nonsupervisory subordinate employees. Performs all technical training instructor classroom-related activities, as well as supports course (continued in Duties below)

Duties

(cont) curriculum development/revision efforts, and supervises Training Instructors who instruct in initial skills, advanced, and/or supplemental Technical Training courses utilizing approved curriculum IAW Air Education and Training Command (AETC) instructions in support of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal career field. Duties: 1. Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal courses, ensuring that the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Schoolhouse comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meet customer needs. 2. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Advises and provides counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management. 3. Develops and/or revises lesson plans and training materials. Serves as the subject matter expert in the development and/or revision of training materials such as study guides, workbooks, written tests, progress checks, etc. Prepares lesson plans. 4. Instructs students through assigned blocks of instruction at basic and/or advanced technical/administrative levels. 5. Represents the 366 Training Squadron, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight with a variety of installation and functional area organizations and works on special projects as directed.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• Position is not Centrally Managed and PCS is not authorized
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• The work requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance
• Position has been identified as a faculty member of the Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) which is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (SACS-COC)
• Minimum degree requirement of an Associate?s Degree from CCAF or a regionally or nationally accredited post-secondary institution in the discipline or in combination with appropriate (cont)
• work experience in Explosive Ordnance Disposal and the methods and techniques of instruction
• The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings (shift work), weekends, and/or holidays
• Occasional temporary duty travel may be required to attend training, conferences, and for other mission requirements
• Work is performed in a classroom or outside environment and that involves everyday risks and common safety precautions. May at times require long periods of standing, moderate lifting and carrying ability (up to 50 lbs)
• Work may take place in adverse weather conditions (extreme heat or cold)
• Incumbent must maintain certification in First Aid, to include adult-level Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) in accordance with standards of the American Heart Association. Employee must (cont)
• successfully complete annual/recurring training requirements specified for the position; to include but not limited to: Explosives Safety, Professional/Unprofessional relationships, suicide awareness and others
• Graduate of the Naval School Explosive Ordnance Disposal Course and/or the FBI/Civilian Hazardous Devices School highly desirable

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specializedexperience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions, for the GS-1712, Training Instruction Series. *This is a CCAF position* All Community College of the Air Force faculty members must meet minimum educational requirements as prescribed by the accrediting body Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (SACS-COC), i.e. all teachers must hold at least an associate's degree for the school to meet accreditation criteria. NOTE: You MUST submit a copy of your transcripts. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that demonstrates a practical knowledge of the subject area of the position and of the methods and techniques of instruction, which includes teaching or instructing in an adult education program, secondary school, college, military installation, or industrial establishment in the appropriate field(s); supervising or administering a training program; development or review of training/course materials, aids, devices, etc., and evaluation of training results; work in the occupation or subject-matter field of the position to be filled that required training or instructing others on a regular basis. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position (GS-11). OR Education: PhD or equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.M. Education must have a major study in education or a subject area related to the position to be filled. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of a wide range of the principles and practical methods, techniques, and tools of instruction to teach a variety of students with a range of differences such as diverse ages, backgrounds, and levels of interest. 2. Knowledge of Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) at a practical level to include training programs, training aids devices, tactics, techniques, and procedures, including the skill and ability to demonstrate operation, bypass function and render safe in accordance with Automated Explosive Ordnance Disposal Publication System (AEODPS). 3. Knowledge of Air Force technical training administration, policies and procedures to achieve the goals and objectives of the organization. 4. Knowledge of safety, security, personnel management, and EEO regulation, practices, and procedures. 5. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a small to medium sized organization. 6. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and establish and maintain effective working relationships. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Contacts

• Address Sheppard AFB 426 5th Avenue Sheppard AFB, TX 76311 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]