Damage Control (DC) Firefighting Contractor Instructor (Job ID: 4255)
About The Position
Valkyrie Enterprises is seeking a Damage Control (DC) Firefighting Contractor Instructor to support Surface Warfare Schools Command (SWSC) in Great Lakes, Illinois. The position is contingent upon customer approval. The instructor supports formalized naval training through instruction, operation, testing, remediation, curriculum updates and maintenance, administration, safety, and management support. Training services include technical and military instruction and remediation for Department of Defense personnel, including Navy and Allied Forces officers and enlisted personnel temporarily assigned to SWSC Great Lakes.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- At least 3 years of relevant experience.
- Graduate of the Navy Instructor Training Course (CIN: A-012-0077) (NEC 9502) or an equivalent instructor training course.
- Graduate of General Shipboard Fire Fighting Training – Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) (A-495-0416).
- Graduate of Shipboard Damage Control Team Trainer (K-495-0045).
- At least 3 years of technical experience in Damage Control.
- At least 2 years of experience in a military training environment.
- Strong knowledge of learning principles, presentation methods, testing, remediation procedures, and training equipment.
- Comprehensive knowledge of safety protocols, shipboard and aircraft firefighting procedures, and shipboard damage control procedures.
- Former senior (E5–E9) Surface Ship Damage Controlman or similar rating.
- Eligible to obtain a favorable background determination and/or maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.
- Able to obtain and maintain appropriate identification credentials, such as REAL ID, by the start of the position if travel by domestic flight or access to secure federal facilities or military bases is required.
- Able to reach, climb, stoop, and kneel up to 75% of the time; perform repetitive motions and activities including balancing, crouching, crawling, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, hearing, and visual tasks requiring depth perception; lift up to 50 lbs; move between worksites; and communicate to exchange information.
- Able to work in outside environmental conditions, including extreme cold or heat, and in inside or outside environments with noise.
Nice To Haves
- Navy Damage Controlman, preferably Chief Petty Officer (CPO), or Engineering Department Leader (EN, GS, EM, etc.).
- 9502 Basic Instructor NEC or ATG experience.
- Shipboard firefighting experience.
- Current Basic EMT qualification or higher.
Responsibilities
- Provide instruction and remediation for DOD personnel, including Navy and Allied Forces officer and enlisted personnel.
- Support the operation and testing of formalized naval training.
- Provide curriculum support, including curriculum updates and maintenance.
- Provide administration, safety, and management support services for naval training.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision options.
- Company-paid life and disability insurance.
- 401(k) with match.
- Education reimbursement.
- Company-paid holidays.
- Paid time off (PTO).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
