RTCSS/SERE Instructor

Modern Government Solutions•Valdosta, GA

15d•Onsite

About The Position

Modern Government Solutions (MGS) is seeking an experienced Rescue Training Center Support Specialist (RTCSS) and instructor to support an Air Force rescue training center in the Valdosta, Georgia area. This full-time, onsite position supports SERE refresher, medical, weapons, and tactics training that keeps rescue aircrews current and mission ready. Training includes classroom instruction, night field exercises, and Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) exercise support. The role is contingent upon contract award and involves occasional CONUS temporary duty travel for off-site training. Applicants must hold an active DoD Secret clearance or be able to obtain a Tier 3 Secret clearance; selected applicants will be U.S. citizens and may be subject to a government security investigation for access to classified information. The RTCSS instructs or assists with SERE Refresher Training and aircrew currency courses, supports medical and operational training and exercises, and manages training records and course documentation. The position also administers the opposing forces (OPFOR) program and supports casualty role-play activities. Responsibilities include preparing, maintaining, and accounting for training equipment, tracking instructor credentials and expirations, and maintaining a continuity book of duties and performance objectives. The role requires military experience, at least one year of experience directly related to USAF weapons and tactics, relevant SERE course credentials, instructor training, and experience with tactical radios. The employee must be available for early, late, and night training, including field days that run from eight hours before sunset until one hour after, and be able to report within three hours when called in. Physical duties include walking over unimproved terrain, carrying loads up to 60 pounds, and working outdoors in field, water-survival, low-light, and night-training environments.

Requirements

Active DoD Secret security clearance or ability to obtain a Tier 3 Secret security clearance.
Valid REAL ID driver's license.
SERE course credentials for the SRT events taught. Examples include WST without parachute: S-V90-A, S-V85-A, or S-V86-A; EPT: S-V85-A, S-V86-A, S-V80-B, or S-V80-A prior to December 2006; and HEED: S-V84-A.
CPR and epinephrine pen qualification as required for WST instructors.
Completion of Basic Instructor Training or equivalent.
Military experience only, with at least one year of experience directly related to USAF weapons and tactics.
Experience with tactical radios and demonstrated instructional ability.
Knowledge of OSK and OSM equipment, including tablets, GPS, PRC-117, PRC-152, and survival radio equipment.
Proficiency with computer systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to complete the unit's contractor instructor training program and AETC Form 281 evaluation.
Availability for early, late, and night training; SERE field days run from eight hours before sunset to one hour after.
Ability to report within three hours when called in.
U.S. citizenship; selected applicants may be subject to a government security investigation for access to classified information.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of operational experience in CSAR, Personnel Recovery, or Special Operations.
Operational experience as an HC-130 or HH-60 crewmember, Guardian Angel, or another SOF ground or aircrew specialty, such as TACP, CCT, CV-22, or MC-130.
SERE Specialist (1T0X1) background.
TCCC qualification.

Responsibilities

Instruct SS01 Local Area Survival (LAS), SS05 Water Survival Training (WST), SS06 Emergency Parachute Training (EPT), and SS08 Helicopter Emergency Egress Device (HEED) portions of SERE Refresher Training in accordance with the specified Air Force and Air Combat Command instructions.
Instruct active-duty aircrew, or assist active-duty instructors, in courses required to maintain aircrew training currency.
Support BLS, TCCC, SERE, local training, exercise management, predeployment, and CSAR exercises.
Prepare, document, track, and transmit currency training through AF Form 1522 and the Aviation Resource Management System (ARMS) to squadron and Host Aviation Resource Management (HARM).
Verify administrative documentation before each event and complete and file end-of-course documentation.
Track instructor folders, class rosters, certifications, and expiration dates, and notify the instructor cadre of upcoming due dates.
Develop and run the OPFOR program, including recruiting and tracking volunteers, sending reporting instructions at least one day before events, and briefing participants on PPE, safety, and scenarios.
Support OPFOR and patient casualty management, including role-play and moulage, and collect OPFOR feedback for instructor debriefs.
Prepare training equipment and aids before events; inventory, clean, recharge, restock, repack, and secure SERE and medical equipment, including simulation systems, after use.
Maintain inventory and maintenance programs for OPFOR and moulage gear, and track and report equipment, vehicle, and supply shortfalls.
Build and maintain a continuity book of RTCSS duties and performance objectives.