Training Instructor

Job summary

You will serve as a NAVIGATION SEAMANSHIP AND SHIPHANDLING INSTRUCTOR in the Mariner Skills Training Center Atlantic (MSTCLANT) of SURFACE WARFARE OFFICERS SCHOOL.

Major duties

You will instruct Naval Officers from O1 - O6 and Quartermasters from E4 - E9 on all facets of Navigation, Seamanship, and Ship handling. You will provide classroom and laboratory instruction and competency assessments to students. You will operate SWOS-furnished COVE handling and VMS simulators, and other computer-based training systems. You will assist in the definition and establishment of instructional and student performance requirements and standards in alignment with Fleet Skill Objectives, Human Capital Objectives, and the Navy Mission Essential Task Lists (NMETL).

Qualification

Individual Occupational Requirements (IORs): Education: Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- education or a subject area related to the position to be filled. OR Experience: Experience that demonstrated a practical knowledge of the subject area of the position and of the methods and techniques of instruction. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include: Teaching or instructing in an adult education program, secondary school, college, military installation, or industrial establishment in the appropriate field(s). Supervising or administering a training program. Development or review of training/course materials, aids, devices, etc., and evaluation of training results. Work in the occupation or subject-matter field of the position to be filled that required training or instructing others on a regular basis. In addition to meeting the Individual Occupational Requirements (IORs), your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Providing instruction and training to students on navigation, seamanship and ship handling principles (previous NSS instructor or master training specialist experience or equivalent experience highly desired); 2) Developing curriculum to support instruction on navigation, seamanship and ship handling principles; 3) Using simulators and other computer-based ship handling training systems to provide instruction for students; and 4) Assessing competency of student/personnel in meeting learning or training objectives in navigation, seamanship and ship handling principles. Note: Your resume must fully demonstrate this experience. A qualified Officer of the Deck on at least two or more Surface Combatants is highly desired. A U.S. Coast Guard license and/or at-sea service, as a Second or First Mate on a commercial vessel with significant knowledge of navigation, seamanship, and ship handling principles, where this broad base of experience has prepared the individual to teach enlisted personnel, junior to senior officers is highly desired. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Education

In addition to meeting the Individual Occupational Requirements (IORs), and in lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience: A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree. or LL.M., if related. A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.

Evaluations

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and application package, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies: DEVELOPING OTHERS ORAL COMMUNICATION READING AND INTERPRETING REGULATIONS TRAINING PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION This recruitment will utilize the following technical assessment tools: USA Hire and Structured Interview. You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All eligibility, qualifications, and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.