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 a Combat Arms Instructor and first-level supervisor performing all weapons training qualification for all United States Air Force Academy personnel and the United States Air Force and United States Space Force Front Range Bases in accordance with Memorandum of Agreements.

Duties

Instructs students through assigned blocks of instruction at basic and/or advanced training/administrative levels of Combat Arms Instruction courses. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Manages and oversees the installation ground weapons training and maintenance program; serves as an instructor and inspects ground weapons. Represents the Security Forces Squadron with a variety of installation and functional area organizations. Plans, develops, executes, and evaluates live firing qualification training. Security Forces Staff Augmentee.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• This position has been identified as a designated position under the Air Force Drug Testing Plan. Incumbent(s) of this position is subject to the possibility of a random drug test
• Incumbent must be qualified in the use of required weapons. The work will require the employee to arm with appropriate weapon system in performance of their duties, drive a motor vehicle and an appropriate, valid driver's license is required
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required. May be required to wear special protective clothing such as coats, boots, vests, helmets and/or chemical protective equipment. cont
• May be exposed to high level of noise such as aircraft engines
• Must pass an initial pre-employment medical examination, periodic medical examinations, meet established hearing standards and discern colors, contrast, and depth. cont
• The incumbent must immediately report to supervisor any significant medical threshold shifts in health status and/or medication requirements
• Must obtain and maintain current required certifications in CPR techniques, TCCC, and first aid
• Incumbent must be able to operate all security forces vehicles and installed equipment
• Must wear a uniform and meet applicable Air Force dress and appearance standards
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft
• Incumbent will be exposed to the day-to-day dangers associated with law enforcement and security duties
• This position is designated as a key position IAW AFI 36-507. Duties of this position may be locally determined to be essential to the accomplishment of wartime/contingency operations. cont
• Incumbents of key positions must be removed from their military recall status if alterative for filling of the position during an emergency is not available

Qualifications

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONTINUED: High School Diploma or GED is desired. Graduation from the Combat Arms Training and Maintenance Apprentice Course and Combat Arms Training and Maintenance Craftsmen Course is requirement upon hiring. (Reference AFI 36-2226). Must maintain standards in accordance with AFI 31-117, Armin and Use of Force by Air Force Personnel and Personnel Reliability Assurance Program. This is a Mission Essential (ME) position performing a Mission Critical Function (MCF) which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions. IAW, DoDI 3020-42, Defense Continuity Programs. This position may be designated mission essential based on local conditions. Mission essential personnel report for duty at normal times when the base is closed or delayed reporting and remain on duty during phased or early release. This is a Centrally Managed Position in the 1712 series, Security Field. This is a Supervisory position. A one-year supervisor probation period may be required. In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions, GS 1712 series. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of applicable AF or Federal, and DoD rules regulations, instructions, practices, principles, policies, and procedures related to Arms, Ammunition, and Equipment (AA&E), Occupational Safety and Health, the handling Hazardous Materials, safe range operations, and security or personnel and resources. Knowledge of weapons/combat arms program and objectives, and military/ civilian security forces training program processes to develop comprehensive training programs and identify training requirements. OR EDUCATION: Successfully completed a 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, with 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 with your application. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: 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%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application. 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-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 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 principles and techniques of instruction used in combat arms weapons training and firing range instruction. Knowledge of combat arms facilities management, including maintenance, classrooms, firing range structures, munitions buildings, and weapons vaults. 2. Knowledge of safety, security, and EEO regulations, practices, and procedures. Knowledge of small arms and maintenance requirements. Knowledge of Air Force supply and equipment system. 3. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to train and evaluate instructors and students in the classroom on instruction techniques of assigned weapons. Ability to provide direct budget input. Ability to establish effective working relationships with SF branch/section chiefs, contributing to a cooperative work environment and successful accomplishment of the mission. 4. Knowledge of applicable AF, Federal, and DoD law enforcement and security rules, regulations, instructions, practices, principles and procedures including force protection, integrated base defense, anti-terrorism and physical security. Knowledge of SF augmentee procedures and operating methods to perform the full range of police officer activities independently to include protection level resources, installation entry control, armed response and dispatch. 5. Knowledge of training aids and devices used in training programs, including the skill and ability to demonstrate operation, maintenance, and combat employment of all weapons used in the course of instruction. Knowledge of instructional design and materials development for assigned courses. 6. Must qualify and maintain qualification on applicable weapon systems IAW local SOPs and singed agreements with USAFA. Must be able to project voice in outdoor areas and be heard by 100 plus trainees and/or students. 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 USAF Academy 5136 Eagle Drive USAF Academy, CO 80840 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]