Training Instructor

TACOM•Anniston Army Depot, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Training Instructor delivers theoretical and practical instruction in electronics theory, troubleshooting, and maintenance. The instructor develops lesson plans, evaluations, and brief presentations, conducts training, and researches new methods, techniques, and instructional materials by reviewing trade manuals, technical manuals, and other publications. The role involves teaching all phases of a specific course using practical knowledge of the subject and instructional methods, and selecting supplemental materials, illustrations, course adaptations, and teaching techniques to meet class needs. The position is with the Anniston Army Depot in Anniston, Alabama. The Depot is described as the largest employer in Calhoun County, with approximately 4,000 employees. The position requires regular contact with children under age 18, travel to on- and off-post locations, immunization screening, and work both indoors and outdoors. It also requires lifting up to 25 pounds in the regular performance of duties. The appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination and background investigation.

Requirements

One year of specialized experience demonstrating practical knowledge of the position's subject area and instructional methods and techniques. Examples include knowledge of electronics; instructing high school students in the specific program; developing or reviewing supplemental materials, illustrations, and teaching methods; constructing examination questions under an established evaluation plan; and administering required and supplemental examinations or tests to assess student progress.
Alternatively, a master's or equivalent graduate degree, or two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, with a major in education or a related subject such as electronics engineering, engineering technology, instructional design, or education.
A combination of qualifying education and experience may be used if it meets at least 100% of the requirements.
Applicants who held a General Schedule position within the preceding 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the second lower grade or equivalent (GS-07).
Applicants must meet an eligible employment-authority category and provide supporting documentation.
A favorable suitability determination is required for regular contact with children under age 18; a background investigation may be required.
Travel to on- and off-post locations is required.
Immunization screening is required as a condition of employment.
The position requires working both indoors and outdoors and lifting up to 25 pounds in the regular performance of duties.
Proof of U.S. citizenship is required.
Direct deposit of pay is required.
A one-year probationary period is required.

Responsibilities

Deliver theoretical and practical instruction in electronics theory, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
Develop and write lesson plans, evaluations, and brief presentations, and conduct training.
Research new methods, techniques, and instructional materials by reviewing trade manuals, technical manuals, and other publications.
Instruct in all phases of a specific course using practical knowledge of the subject and methods and techniques of instruction.
Determine supplemental materials, illustrations, course adaptations, and teaching methods and techniques to meet class needs.