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TRAINING INSTRUCTOR (COMBAT CONTROL)

Department of the Air Force
Department of the Air Force - Agency Wide
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Summary

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The primary purposes of this position are: To serve as a Technical Training Instructor performing all technical training instructor classroom-related activities, utilizing approved curriculum IAW Air Education and Training Command (AETC) instructions and Special Warfare Training Group (SWTG) Process Guides; (CONTINUED IN DUTIES)

Overview

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Open & closing dates
08/01/2024 to 08/08/2024
Salary
$75,708 to - $98,418 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 11
Location
Few vacancies in the following location:
Pope AFB, NC
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
11
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
5T-AFPC-12499955-447082-SLA
Control number
802829400

Duties

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(CONTINUED) To support officer and enlisted course curriculum development, modification, and/or revision efforts in initial skills, advanced, and/or supplemental Technical Training courses, including: Combat Control Team (CCT), Special Tactics Officer (STO), Special Reconnaissance (SR), Special Warfare Air Traffic Control (SW-ATC), Static Line Jumpmaster (SLJM), and SLJM Mobile Training Team (SLJM-MTT).

DUTIES

  • Plans, organizes, manages, and conducts effective classroom academic, and performs intense high-risk land and water-based training designed to demonstrate the importance and uses of various tactical applications.
  • Plans, develops, executes, and evaluates a comprehensive and effective training program.
  • Researches, develops, revises, and recommends updates to CCT, STO, SR, SW-ATC, SLJM, and SLJM-MTT course materials in accordance with established learning objectives.
  • Maintains professional and technical proficiency and accomplishes difficult but well precedented special projects related to specialty area, to include staff assistance visits to various training activities.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship Required
  • Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
  • If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
  • This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
  • Disclosure of Political Appointments
  • Advance in hire is authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
  • Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
  • Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
  • Experience in combat, Special Operations ground forces, advanced infantry and troop leadership skills, or experience and knowledge of conducting airborne / military free-fall insertion methods and applicable mission planning/MDMP skills preferred.
  • Knowledge, skills, and abilities in air traffic control tactics, techniques, and procedures, with location/course specific requirement to participate in tactical air traffic control and (Cont'd Below)
  • (Cont'd) forward airspace control training, operations, and exercises and maintenance of currencies and standards per AFI 13-217 is preferred.
  • May be required to carry a side arm to protect students during field exercises in remote areas and to transport explosive training materials.
  • Weapon-related background check is required.
  • May be responsible for performing Landing Zone Safety Operations (LZSO) or Landing Zone Controller Operations (LZC).
  • Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
  • May be required to work on special projects as directed by the supervisor.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
  • This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. (Cont'd Below)
  • (Cont'd) Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.
  • The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver’s license is required for the position.

Qualifications

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONTINUED:

Position requires access to firearms. Persons convicted of a misdemeanor or felony crime of domestic violence may not occupy this position in accordance with the Gun Control Act of 1968, as amended 30 Sep 96. Employee must sign DD Form 2760, Qualification to Possess Firearms or Ammunition.

This position requires a physical/medical examination. The physical requirements of this position as determined by the manager are: "The rigorous nature of Special Warfare instruction and relevant training requires physical fitness and mental focus. Incumbent is expected to project a professional image and be capable of personal fitness to compliment training interaction and credibility. Training occurs in physically challenging environments in all weather conditions and all times of day. Instructor is expected to accompany and interact with students and other instructors on training exercises including, but not limited to, field, water training events, and protracted exercises. The incumbent is expected to dress appropriately for environmental conditions and to carry appropriate self-supporting fluids and gear. Work will require standing on feet for extended periods of time. Load-carrying movements may be required, often moving over, around, and through obstacles. Activities may require extended endurance, in extreme temperatures over rough terrain. Routine travel between geographically separated training locations will be required."

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions, Training Instruction Series 1712

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes 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.

OR
EDUCATION:
Successfully completed 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 with a major study in education or a subject area related to the position to be filled. NOTE: You must submit copies of your transcripts.

OR
COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:
A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

1. Knowledge of a wide range of the principles and practical methods, techniques, and tools of instruction to teach a variety of students with a range of differences such as diverse ages, backgrounds, and levels of interest; knowledge of CCT, STO, SR, SW-ATC, SLJM, and SLJM-MTT at a practical level; knowledge of tests and measurement principles, techniques, and objectives.

2. Knowledge/application of the principles and techniques required to develop and conduct instructional programs for efficient delivery of training; knowledge/application of continuous improvement through program objectives and assessments of tactics, techniques, and procedures for accomplishing special training studies and projects.

3. Knowledge/application of data collection techniques, practices, and statistical analysis principles for trend analysis; ability to work harmoniously with all levels of persons/leadership from varied backgrounds and occupational specialties.

4. Knowledge, skills, and abilities in specialized Special Operations Forces (SOF) mission sets, tactics, techniques, and procedures, with location/course determined requirement to participate in infil/exfil training, mobility and air operations, exercises, and physical/field training activity; knowledge, skills, and abilities in physical training techniques; knowledge, skills, and abilities to conduct/perform high endurance training in all climatic environments - day/night, land/water/air - during protracted training periods and under adverse conditions.

5. Skill in accomplishing special training studies and projects; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, develop materials for presentation, with ability to project voice to large groups in outdoor/noisy areas without speech impediments, and establish and maintain effective, professional working relationships; ability to analyze problems and develop/execute timely and economical processes for improvement and resolution of
problems

6. Ability to assess, evaluate, and apply safety and Operation Risk Management (ORM) mitigation processes to inherently high-risk activities conducted in dynamic environments; knowledge, skills, and abilities to conduct basic first aid and first responder emergency actions and cardiopulmonary resuscitation, as determined by specific mandates of location/course of instruction.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Additional information

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.

120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.

Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.

Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.

Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here.

Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for additional information.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

BASIS OF RATING:
Your application will be rated under the Cut Point procedures based on the extent to which the quality, depth, and complexity of your experience and education relate to the qualification requirements. Additional points are not added for Veteran's Preference; however, Veteran's Preference is considered where applicable.

Best Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements
Fully Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements.
Basically Qualified Group: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements.

The resume/documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.

For additional information on what to include in your resume, click here.

Applicants who meet the requirements for and apply as a non-competitive eligible that meet minimal qualifications and other requirements of this position, will be given consideration as a non-competitive candidate and will be referred unless blocked by an individual with priority/preference.

APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume.

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

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