Training Instructor

Air Force Global Strike Command • Kirtland AFB, NM

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About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to develop and provide Nuclear Certification Process (NCP) and Nuclear Certified Equipment (NCE) education and training. Instruction covers nuclear weapons, weapons systems, and equipment acquisition, operations, policy, safety, and surety for military officers and others associated with the Nuclear Enterprise. The role manages NCP and/or NCE courses, teaches in the classroom, and plans, designs, and produces new or revised curriculum. Other related duties may be assigned.

The position is classified as GS-1712-13 and requires specialized experience, including broad and expert professional knowledge of the nuclear enterprise and the ability to provide accurate instruction to professionals and supporting personnel at varying levels. The employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance and pass initial and periodic short-notice drug testing. Work may occasionally involve travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• At least 10 years of experience with nuclear certified equipment and/or the nuclear certification process within the last three years is required.
• Meet the specialized experience requirements for GS-1712-13, including at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-12 level or equivalent. For applicable merit-promotion applicants, one year at GS-12 is required to meet time-in-grade requirements.
• Have broad, expert professional knowledge of the nuclear enterprise, including operations, maintenance, sustainment and acquisition, the nuclear triad, safety, surety, and programmed modernization within the Department of Defense.
• Have knowledge of deterrence theory, its historical relevance, and its 21st-century application.
• Have knowledge of nuclear enterprise subject matter sufficient to provide accurate instruction meeting DoD, Air Force, and legislative standards for new, mid-level, and advanced professionals and supporting personnel.
• Have extensive knowledge of specialized subject matter related to all levels and phases of nuclear education and NCP and/or NCE syllabus requirements.
• Have thorough knowledge of associated and current DoD, Air Force, and NATO policy and procedures.
• Have substantial NCP and/or NCE-related experience and the ability to translate experience into practical expertise and inform academic curricula.
• Have knowledge of education, training, and learning theories, principles, methods, practices, administration, policies, and procedures.
• Have knowledge of complex instructional technologies and methodologies, including interactive courseware, mobile platforms, in-residence instruction, and distance learning, sufficient to design and develop NCP and NCE instructional programs and materials.
• Be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing to explain complex issues to diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Be able to plan, organize, and develop NCP and NCE curriculum and evaluate, accept, and implement recommendations that may involve substantial resources and extensive changes to established concepts and procedures.
• Be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.
• Pass initial and periodic short-notice drug testing under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• Applicants must meet applicable federal time-in-grade requirements when those requirements apply.

Responsibilities

• Manage Nuclear Certification Process (NCP) and/or Nuclear Certified Equipment (NCE) courses.
• Provide classroom instruction for NCP and/or NCE courses.
• Plan, design, and produce new or revised curriculum.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Federal employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, with benefits available to employees and their families; specific eligibility depends on position type.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed