About the Position: Serves as an instructor in the A Btry, 1/78th Bn, 428th Field Artillery Brigade. Works under general supervision of the Supervisory Training Instructor, who makes assignments for projects on a continuing basis and provides any background information necessary. Plans and accomplishes work independently in accordance with established work methods, standing procedures, and regulations, and advises supervisor of any unusual problems.

Duties

Teach assigned training and operations for automated fire support systems such as Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data Systems (AFATDS), 13J10 MOS. Present technical instruction to military personnel. Prepare the daily work plan for each phase of each training session. Ensure that training facilities and equipment are available and operational for proper instruction. Conduct assigned units utilizing appropriate instructional techniques such as lecture, demonstration, and laboratory exercises to teach theory and practical application the automated fire support system. Evaluate students' progress, as well as overall success or failure, by administering practical examinations. Serve as a member of a team engaged in recommending, revising, and assisting in the development of training materials for courses presented. Participate in review of training materials prepared by team members to insure objectives are met through proper organization of course contents, technical accuracy, and to offer objective comments designed to strengthen the presentation.

Requirements

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Annual physical examination.
• Occasional temporary duty travel (TDY)
• Recruitment/Relocation/Retention Incentive may be authorized
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) Expenses may be authorized
• Defense National Relocation Program will NOT be authorized

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange AgreementDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceExecutive Order (E.O.) 12721Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferOffice of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement EligiblePeople with Disabilities, Schedule AReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. 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: 1) Update training materials for automated fire support systems such as Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data Systems (AFATDS); 2) Prepare training schedules for input into training database; 3) Maintain training data to include course purpose, scope and prerequisites for automated fire support systems such as Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data Systems (AFATDS); and 4) Write reports based on training data collection for automated fire support systems such as Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data Systems (AFATDS). OR Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree with a major study in education or a subject area related to the position to be filled. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Curriculum DevelopmentEducation / Training Program AdministrationInstructional Delivery and Learner Development Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-07).

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address EK-APF-W2NTAA USA FIELD ARTILLERY CENTER FORT SILL DO NOT MAIL Fort Sill, OK 73503 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk