Training Instructor (Fire Support)

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

About The Position

The Training Instructor works under the general supervision of the Senior Instructor or Fire Support Branch Chief, B Battery, 1-78 FA Battalion, 428th FA Brigade. The supervisor assigns ongoing projects and provides necessary background information. The instructor teaches the 13F Fire Support Specialist Advanced Individual Training courses and manages systems support—including the Call For Fire Trainer (CFFT) and associated Fire Support Equipment—and execution of the Program of Instruction (POI). The instructor plans and delivers classroom and practical instruction in observed fire procedures, including voice and digital methods, and uses the Call For Fire Trainer. The role includes preparing and updating instructional materials, supporting assistant and newly assigned instructors, and assessing student performance. Work may take place at field and garrison locations, during day or night and in extreme weather. Travel to off-post training areas is required, and some overnight travel may be necessary, normally for no more than one week at a time.

Requirements

One year of specialized experience demonstrating practical knowledge of the position’s subject area and instructional methods and techniques. The experience must include updating Call For Fire Trainer and associated Fire Support Equipment training materials; preparing training schedules for a training database; maintaining training data, including course purpose, scope, and prerequisites; and applying working knowledge of the equipment to recommend course or content modifications.
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 study in education or a subject area related to the position.
A combination of qualifying education and experience may be used if it equals at least 100% of the requirements.
Applicants who held a General Schedule position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-07).
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
Must obtain and maintain a valid driver's license issued by one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions.
Must complete the instructor certification process within the first 180 days of starting the position.
Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds.
Must meet an applicable employment-authority category listed in the announcement.
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.
A one-year probationary period is required.
Direct deposit of pay is required.

Responsibilities

Prepare the daily work plan for each phase of each training session.
Select and organize training materials, practical exercises, programmed texts, training aids, lesson plans, field manuals, and technical manuals for each session.
Develop supplementary training materials based on needs analysis.
Keep instructional materials for assigned units current.
Provide technical guidance to assistant instructors during practical exercises.
Apply knowledge of observed fire procedures, specialized equipment, and related communication devices such as SINGARS.
Teach theory and practical application of observed fire procedures, using techniques such as lecture, demonstration, and laboratory exercises, including voice and digital procedures with the Call For Fire Trainer.
Train newly assigned instructors at the 13F Joint Fires Support Specialist schoolhouse.
Assess students’ performance against educational objectives and provide special or remedial training when appropriate.
Develop objective, performance-oriented tests.
Update training materials for the Call For Fire Trainer and associated Fire Support Equipment.
Prepare training schedules for entry into the training database.
Maintain training data, including course purpose, scope, and prerequisites for the Call For Fire Trainer and associated Fire Support Equipment.
Recommend course or course-content modifications based on changes in subject matter or equipment.
Accept government property on hand receipt and take reasonable and prudent measures to ensure its proper use, care, custody, and safekeeping.