Explosives Countermeasures Instructor IV with Security Clearance

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Job description

Overview: The Explosives Countermeasures Instructor will serve as an instructor for explosives and Improvised Explosive Device (IED) recognition and avoidance techniques with responsibility for planning, organizing, and presenting and/or managing the presentation of one or more of these courses and for evaluating training effectiveness to ensure that objectives are met. The incumbent will also serve as a Foreign Affairs Security Training Center (FASTC) subject matter expert on explosives and IED recognition. Primary Responsibilities: Plans, organizes and manages the presentation of explosives countermeasures training courses
Reviews established training objectives, lesson plans, training materials, and instructional methods prior to the beginning of assigned courses
Researches and reviews current reports related to Diplomatic Security and introduces applicable information into EC courses
Approves shipments of special equipment and materials, and other related activities
Complies with all Federal Law Enforcement Training Accreditation (FLETA) standards
Resolves complex problems that occur in the preparation for and during training
Evaluates training effectiveness to ensure that training objectives have been met
Reviews and analyzes trainee evaluations, feedback from other instructors, and personal observations
Identifies need for and drafts revisions to course content and materials or instructional methods as necessary to improve explosives countermeasures training curriculum effectiveness and quality
Evaluates the impact of planned or projected changes in DS security programs and associated training requirements on the existing content, materials, and methods used for explosives countermeasures training
Provides budget estimates for assigned courses
Ensures optimum efficiency in the use of assigned resources
Participates in curriculum review conferences
Assists instructors in other security related subjects
Leads other EC instructors when supporting practical exercises in support of other DS courses; Presents security awareness briefings to a wide range or audiences
Establishes and maintains liaison with a broad array of law enforcement, security, military, government and civilian organizations interested in or affected by explosives countermeasures training
Keeps abreast of current security techniques, methods, and procedures in Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) through attendance at training sessions, seminars, and workshops
Assists in scheduling and planning classes by developing and maintaining close contact with program coordinators as well as with other appropriate training entities
Submits training records in a timely manner
Serves as subject matter expert for the design of new training
Tests/evaluates new training courses and instructional materials
Assists with equipment inventory and maintenance for assigned training programs
Maintains requisite levels of proficiency in all duty-related techniques and procedures
Exercises independent judgment and initiative on a daily basis and requires infrequent supervision; recommends improvements to the training curriculum
Supervisory Responsibilities: Serves as senior instructor and team lead
Articulates instructional tasks and provides guidance on how to perform them; assists with performance evaluation
Education and/or Experience: High School diploma required; Associates or BS/BA Degree preferred
Graduate of NAVSCOLEOD (Naval School Explosive Ordnance Disposal) required
Minimum of ten (10) years of Explosives Ordnance Disposal/Bomb Disposal experience
Master EOD Technician
Minimum of five (5) years formal EOD instructor experience
Five (5) years supervisory experience preferred
Completion of a recognized instructor development training course preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Must have excellent people and organizational skills
Expert knowledge of current terrorist tactics, techniques, and procedures
Demonstrated experience in conducting live explosives and pyrotechnic demonstrations
Expert knowledge of current protective security methods to provide instruction that is consistent with currently accepted methods and practices
Must be familiar with the functions, responsibilities, and duties of Foreign Service personnel
Advanced knowledge of adult learning principles, course development, classroom and practical instructional presentation methods, and methods for evaluating training effectiveness
Ability to immediately analyze, predict, and preclude situations to ensure training exercises are conducted in a safe manner
Ability to establish and maintain liaison with personnel at all levels in order to plan and coordinate assigned responsibilities
Skill in oral and written communications to present training to a variety of audiences and to prepare and present briefings
Security Clearance: Possess or be able to obtain/maintain a SECRET security clearance
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Must be able to maintain required Security Clearance/access approvals
Physical Demands: Ability to complete work requiring regular and recurring physical exertion, including periods of standing, occasional heavy lifting, and irregular hours in both training and protective service operations, at times, during inclement weather
Ability to work outdoors where conditions may be unpleasant or uncomfortable, irregular and unscheduled hours and with exposure to personal risks
Ability to lift and carry heavy equipment and materials while demonstrating physically challenging practical exercises.
Travel: Frequent local travel (Washington DC area) and occasional travel to other areas in the United States and overseas to potentially high threat posts may be required.

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