Training Instructor (Automated Fire Support)

U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command•Fort Sill, OK

About The Position

Serves as an instructor in D Btry, 1-78th Bn, 428th Field Artillery Brigade, working under the general supervision of the Supervisory Training Instructor. The supervisor assigns ongoing projects and provides necessary background information. The instructor independently plans and completes work using established methods, procedures, and regulations, and advises the supervisor of unusual problems. The position teaches technical instruction and operations for automated fire support systems, including the Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data Systems (AFATDS), to military personnel. The instructor prepares daily work plans for training sessions, ensures facilities and equipment are available and operational, teaches theory and practical application using methods such as lectures, demonstrations, and laboratory exercises, and assesses students through practical examinations. The instructor also contributes to the development and review of training materials, helping ensure course objectives, organization, and technical accuracy.

Requirements

One year of specialized experience demonstrating practical knowledge of the subject area and instructional methods and techniques, including updating automated fire support systems training materials, preparing schedules for a training database, maintaining course data, and writing reports based on training data; OR a qualifying graduate degree or education-and-experience combination.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
Must complete the instructor certification process within the first 180 days of starting the position.
Occasional temporary duty travel is required.
Applicants who held a GS position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-07).
Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
Subject to a one-year probationary period.
Must use direct deposit for pay.

Responsibilities

Teach assigned training and operations for automated fire support systems, such as AFATDS.
Present technical instruction to military personnel.
Prepare the daily work plan for each phase of each training session.
Ensure training facilities and equipment are available and operational for instruction.
Conduct assigned training using lectures, demonstrations, and laboratory exercises to teach theory and practical application of automated fire support systems.
Evaluate student progress and overall training outcomes by administering practical examinations.
Participate in developing and revising training materials for courses.
Review team members’ training materials for organization, technical accuracy, and alignment with course objectives, and provide constructive comments.
Update training materials for automated fire support systems such as AFATDS.
Prepare training schedules for entry into a training database.
Maintain training data, including course purpose, scope, and prerequisites.
Write reports based on collected training data.