Training Instructor (Computer Science)

Air Education and Training Command•Keesler AFB, MS

About The Position

The position serves as a Training Instructor performing technical training and classroom-related activities, and supporting curriculum development, modification, and revision for initial skills or supplemental training courses. The instructor supports the Computer Programming course and uses Air Education and Training Command instructions. The instructor teaches assigned basic-level blocks of instruction in computer programming courses and serves as the subject matter expert for course materials to help ensure students meet career-field training requirements. The role plans, develops, executes, and evaluates a comprehensive training program; maintains professional and technical proficiency; and completes special projects related to the specialty area, including staff surveillance visits to various training activities. This is a Community College of the Air Force position. The minimum degree requirement is an associate degree from CCAF or a regionally or nationally accredited postsecondary institution in the discipline, or a combination of appropriate work experience in computer science and the methods and techniques of instruction. Applicants must also meet the stated specialized experience, education, or combination qualifications. The position is identified as Technical Training Essential (Initial Skills Training).

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.
Complete the initial online questionnaire and additional assessment(s).
Meet the minimum degree requirement of an associate degree from CCAF or a regionally or nationally accredited postsecondary institution in the discipline, or qualify through the stated combination of appropriate work experience in computer science and instructional methods and techniques.
Have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level, demonstrating practical knowledge of computer systems, networking, or electronic systems technology maintenance, including the listed networking and systems topics, and knowledge of instructional principles, practices, techniques, and training aids; alternatively, qualify through the stated graduate education or combination of education and experience.
Demonstrate knowledge of tests and measurement principles, techniques, and objectives.
Demonstrate practical knowledge of computer programming, including design, development, coding, maintenance, testing, configuration management, and documentation of network systems, client systems, and web-enabled software.
Demonstrate knowledge of instructional principles, methods, techniques, and tools for teaching students with differing ages, backgrounds, and levels of interest.
Demonstrate skill in completing special training studies and projects.
Demonstrate effective oral and written communication and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Demonstrate the ability to analyze problems and develop appropriate solutions.
Submit transcripts if using education to qualify; qualifying education must be from an institution accredited by an accreditor recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Meet applicable federal time-in-grade requirements if applying under merit promotion from a current or recently held GS position.
Males must be registered for Selective Service.
A security clearance may be required.
Federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
Depending on the position type, serve a one-year probationary period or a two-year trial period.
Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station and work outside normal duty hours.

Responsibilities

Teach assigned blocks of basic-level instruction in computer programming courses.
Serve as the subject matter expert for computer programming course materials and help ensure students meet career-field training requirements.
Plan, develop, execute, and evaluate a comprehensive and effective training program.
Support curriculum development, modification, and revision for initial skills or supplemental training courses.
Maintain professional and technical proficiency.
Complete special projects related to the specialty area, including staff surveillance visits to various training activities.
Occasionally travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
Work on special projects as directed by the supervisor.