This PARARESCUE TRAINER position is with Air Combat Command (Department of the Air Force) in Davis Monthan AFB, AZ.
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Key duties:
• Summary: The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a 68 Rescue Squadron Formal Training Unit (FTU) Pararescue Training Specialist responsible for instructing the upgrade and advanced training requirements of Pararescuemen, Combat Rescue Officers, and other specialty AFSCs in the performance of their core specialties, mission sets, or advanced skills. Serves as the instructor in specific training phases for the Combat Team Member Course (CTMC) and Combat Leaders Course (CLC) in support of the Pararescue (PJ) courses and training. Duties: Instructs students in classroom, laboratory and field through assigned blocks of instruction focused on AFSPECWAR and Pararescue (PJ) training. Plans, coordinates, and validates AFSPECWAR and Pararescue (PJ) training instructional design. Maintains, updates and develops lesson plans, study guides and workbooks. Provides continuity on Pararescue Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs).
Qualifications:
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, Professional and Scientific Positions, to include the Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for the GS-1701, General Education and Training series. BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: A bachelor's degree (or higher degree) that included or was supplemented by major study in education or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position. Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts. OR Combination of education and experience which includes courses equivalent to a major in education, or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position, plus appropriate experience or additional course work that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the four-year course of study. Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: 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 knowledge of a wide range of 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, learning styles, and levels of interest. Knowledge of principles, practices and techniques of operations at a practical level to include knowledge of specific pararescue procedures, techniques, technology, tactics, systems, equipment and employment methods. Knowledge of training aids and devices used in training programs. Knowledge of tests and measurement principles, techniques, and objectives. Knowledge of flight, safety, parachuting and security programs and operational risk management responsibilities. Skill in accomplishing special training studies and projects. Skill to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and establish and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to modify pararescue training techniques and practices to train on unforeseeable situations. OR EDUCATION: Successful completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position. 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 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, learning styles, and levels of interest. 2. Knowledge of principles, practices and techniques of operations at a practical level to include knowledge of specific pararescue procedures, techniques, technology, tactics, systems, equipment and employment methods. 3. Knowledge of training aids and devices used in training programs. Knowledge of tests and measurement principles, techniques, and objectives. 4. Knowledge of flight, safety, parachuting and security programs and operational risk management responsibilities. 5. Skill in accomplishing special training studies and projects. Skill to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, and establish and maintain effective working relationships. 6. Ability to modify pararescue training techniques and practices to train on unforeseeable situations. 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.
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