You will serve as a Training Instructor (SERE) in the Center for Security Forces (CENSECFOR) Detachment Kittery, ME,of CENSECFOR DET BRUNSWICK.

Duties

You will instruct level “C” Code of Conduct training via lectures and practical applications in classroom, field, and laboratory settings in accordance with governing directives to Department of Defense high-risk-of-capture personnel. You will present approved standardized lectures on all aspects of SERE in a classroom environment. You will present and supervises survival and evasion lectures and practical application instruction and exercises under field conditions at the remote training site. You will debrief students in all aspects of course content and learning objectives and personal performance. You will conduct course maintenance, standardization and curriculum revision to include infrequent travel to related conferences and of DoD training sites.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver’s license. Must travel by government or personal vehicle (personal vehicle at own expense) to the remote training site approximately 25 times annually.
• You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination. Must comply with and successfully complete initial and recurring psychological evaluations.
• Must be a level C SERE school graduate and must be a Navy Instructor Training Course or equivalent graduate.
• Shall maintain a high level of physical readiness and be in excellent physical condition with no conditions which would limit full participation in a phase of SERE training.
• The incumbent in this billet shall complete a Cardiovascular Endurance Test (CET) semi-annually. The CET will consist of a 3-mile hike with a 45-pound pack over level terrain and shall be completed in less than 45 minutes.
• Must be able to work non-standard flexible hours to include overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Serving as an 805A/ Basic Instructor or equivalent with expert skills in classroom, field, laboratory training, management and delivery to apply the principles and techniques of education to help students acquire skills and knowledge. 2) Ability to supervise, motivate, train and work effectively with staff and students who have a variety of backgrounds and training. 3) Skilled in oral and written communication on a professional level in order to effectively convey ideas in a clear, concrete, and concise manner. 4) Demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of Code of Conduct/SERE/Personnel Recovery (PR) training programs. 5) Must be able to identify problems and choose a course of action that balances the interest of the mission. 6) Ability to understand and interpret technical material, rules, regulations and instructions. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Education

In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience:

Master's or equivalent graduate degree

or

2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree

or

LL.B. or J.D., if related

A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.

Specialized Experience (for positions above GS-5): Experience that demonstrated a practical knowledge of the subject area of the position and of the methods and techniques of instruction. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include:

• 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.

Contacts

• Address CENSECFOR DET BRUNSWICK Building 389 Beaumont Street Portsmouth, NH 03804-5000 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]