Supervisory Training Instructor (Automotive)

United States Space Force•Port Hueneme, CA

About The Position

This position serves as a technical training instructor and first-level supervisor for the 346 TRS Vehicle Management Training Center (VMTC). The incumbent plans, directs, and organizes training-center activities and supervises assigned nonsupervisory employees. Courses must comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meet customer needs. The instructor develops or revises lesson plans and training materials and teaches assigned blocks of basic and/or advanced technical or administrative instruction. This is a Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) faculty position with a positive education requirement. The employee must hold at least a two-year associate degree from a regionally accredited program and institution. Qualification also requires specialized experience at the GS-09 level, qualifying graduate education, or an allowable combination of education and experience. The work is performed in classroom and laboratory environments and involves exposure to hazardous materials and substantial physical activity. The employee may need to work evenings, weekends, or holidays and travel occasionally within or outside the continental United States.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.
At least a two-year associate degree from a regionally accredited program and institution is required.
Meet the GS-1712 qualification requirements through one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-09, qualifying doctoral-level or graduate education, or a combination of education and experience.
Specialized experience must demonstrate practical knowledge of the subject area and instructional methods and techniques; qualifying examples include training-program supervision or administration, development or review of course materials, and evaluation of training results.
Knowledge of instructional principles and methods for teaching students with varied ages, backgrounds, and interests.
Practical knowledge of automotive functions, vehicle maintenance techniques, automotive training aids and devices, and compression-ignition engine fuel systems used in training.
Skill in Air Force technical-training administration, policies, and procedures.
Knowledge of safety, security, personnel-management, and EEO regulations, practices, and procedures.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and maintain effective working relationships.
Must maintain current certifications.
Must submit transcripts if using education to qualify; qualifying education must be accredited by an institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Must meet applicable federal time-in-grade requirements when applicable; one year at GS-09 is required for GS-11 consideration.
May be required to work evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
May occasionally travel CONUS or OCONUS away from the normal duty station.
Must be able to meet physical requirements, including prolonged standing, moderate lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, climbing, stooping, bending, maneuvering beneath vehicles or equipment, and reaching above the shoulders.
Must be able to discern colors, contrast, and depth.
Requires an annual occupational-health audiogram and a certificate of medical examination confirming ability to perform the physical requirements, with or without limitation.
Must be registered for Selective Service if male, as applicable.
May be required to complete a one-year probationary period or a two-year trial period.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and direct the activities of the 346 TRS Vehicle Management Training Center.
Ensure courses comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meet customer needs.
Exercise supervisory personnel-management responsibilities for assigned nonsupervisory employees.
Develop or revise lesson plans and training materials.
Instruct students in assigned basic and/or advanced technical or administrative subject areas.
Plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a small- to medium-sized organization.