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Training Instructor NF-03

Department of the Army
Army Installation Management Command
Fort Benning MWR Range
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Summary

This position is located at Fort Benning MWR Range.

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Overview

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Open date: 07/29/2021
Closed date: 11/24/2021
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$29,950 - $42,000 per year
Pay scale & grade
NF 3
Promotion potential
None
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Intermittent - Includes Holiday's and Weekends
Travel Required
Not required
Appointment type
Intermittent - An intermittent employee serves in a continuing position on a scheduled or as needed basis.
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Drug test
Yes
Security clearance
Not Required
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
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Background check type
Announcement number
O3NAFEA11185005
Control number
609217800

Duties

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  • Provides firearms instruction to patrons in formal classes in accordance with established, approved lesson plans and training outlines from national, state and local firearms authorities.
  • Ensures the safe and efficient conduct of both classroom and live-fire range sessions, and ensures proper transfer of knowledge of firearms safety, firearms manipulation techniques, live fire range commands, emergency procedure.
  • Independently administers classes, ensuring ranges and classrooms are reserved, adequate targets and training aids are present, and that sufficient safety personnel / equipment are on hand to conduct the training.
  • Conducts proper NRA range safety briefings prior to any live-fire event and ensures that NRA procedures for no live ammunition and/or functioning firearms in the classroom are enforced.
  • Submits electronic class reports for NRA and / or State/Local accrediting authorities within five working days after course conclusion.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required
  • Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check
  • Completed and signed DA Form 3433 is required prior to entrance on duty
  • Subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks in accordance with AR 215-3, para.2 to include a Tier 1 background investigation.
  • Subject to the provisions of the LAUTENBERG AMENDMENT.
  • This is a mandatory drug testing position.
  • The position requires the use of firearms.
  • Incumbent must possess acceptable credentials at time of application at a minimum: NRA Basic Pistol.
  • Instructor and State Issued License to Carry Instructor.

Qualifications

1. Demonstrated work experience and/or training credentials that provide direct evidence of the ability to instruct students in the usage of firearms for sporting or self-defense purposes.

2. Must have NRA Basic Pistol Instructor Certification and a state issued License to Carry Instructor Certification.

3. Must possess experience in instructional techniques sufficient to provide subject matter classroom instruction and live-fire range training.

4. This experience may have been gained as a teacher or instructor; on the job supervision or instruction of subordinates or fellow workers; or in work involving the application of principles, practices, and techniques of the occupation or subject matter field of the position to be filled.


Highly Preferred Criteria

Highly preferred applicant must possess at least one year experience as a Training Instructor (Firearms).NOTE: To be evaluated as a highly preferred candidate, your resume MUST clearly reflect the knowledge and experience listed under the highly Preferred criteria above. Applicants who met both minimum qualifications and highly preferred criteria will be referred to the selecting official for consideration first.


Additional information

Area of Consideration:

  • The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is the local commuting area. (Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration

Manual Application:
  • If you are unable to apply online, you may submit your application package using a manual application method. Please contact the NAF Human Resources Office or representative listed on this job announcement to request a copy of the manual application form. All completed manual application forms (along with resume and other supporting documentation) must be received no later than 1:00 p.m. on the closing date of the announcement in order to process your application in a timely manner. Please note that neglecting to respond to the job related questions may result in an ineligible rating.
  • Additional referrals may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date.
  • Payment Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.
  • Please check out our Applicant Information Kit to view additional information you may find useful when applying for our jobs. To view the kit, copy this URL: https://publicfileshare.chra.army.mil/Applicants/NAF%20Applicant%20Information%20Kit.pdf
  • Applications are valid for 90 days after submission date. Applicants will be referred to selecting officials as additional vacancies occur.

How you will be evaluated

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

Applicants can claim the following eligibilities:

  • NAF Preference - Involuntarily Separated From the Military
  • NAF Preference - Spouse Employment Preference (SEP)
  • NAF Priority Consideration - Business Based Action
  • NAF Priority Consideration - Current Appropriated Funds Employee CNE (APF)
  • NAF Priority Consideration - Current/Former NAF Employee (CNE/FNE)
  • NAF Priority Consideration - Outside Applicant Veteran (OAV)
  • NAF Priority Consideration - Parent of a Veteran (OAV)
  • NAF Priority Consideration - Spouse/Widow(er) of a Veteran (OAV)

Army Installation Management Command

Fort Benning is the Maneuver Center of Excellence and home of the Infantry and Armor. More than half of all new Soldiers who enter the Army will do so at Fort Benning.

With the third-largest troop density, Fort Benning is the sixth-largest military installation in the United States. More than 100,000 Soldiers, family members, Veterans, civilians and contract employees live, work and use services on the installation every day.

Fort Benning is located in an area commonly known as the "Tri-Community", comprised of Columbus, Fort Benning, Georgia, and Phenix City, Alabama. Columbus, known as Georgia's third-largest city, is a growing community of 250,000. The stunning Florida gulf shores and picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains are only a few hours drive from Fort Benning.

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This announcement will have cutoff dates. (Applications must be received by 11:59 PM EST) Applications received by the Initial Cut-Off Date will be reviewed and possibly referred to the Selecting Official PRIOR to the Closing Date of this Vacancy Announcement.

Subsequent referrals to the Hiring Manager will occur weekly. The first cut-off date for this position will be Thursday August 05, 2021. Then every other Thursday thereafter until all positions are filled.

Agency contact information

Lynette Reynolds
Phone
(706) 545-9778
Email
lynette.reynolds.naf@mail.mil
Address
EA-NAF-W6CRAA US ARMY GARRISON FT BENNING
DO NOT MAIL
Fort Benning, GA 31905
US

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