Summary About the Position: This position is located in the Homeland Defense Civil Support Office Urban Search and Rescue INSTR Team Red , on Fort Leonard Wood. Fort Leonard Wood is located in beautiful South-Central Missouri. The Fort covers more than 61,000 acres and is located in Pulaski County, bordering Waynesville/St. Robert and Interstate 44. St. Louis is a 2-hour drive east and Springfield is a 1hr drive west of Fort Leonard Wood. Responsibilities Instruct Urban Search and Rescue courses, lesson plans, and supplementary instructional packages to the Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Response Enterprise and Department of Defense agencies. Use various training manuals, study guides, lesson plans and other available reference sources to present training. Perform extensive analysis of accumulated data and information on training packages. Develop multimedia instruction products and determine the scope of unit and individual training requirements by performing selected needs assessments and analysis. Coordinate with MSCoE, Homeland Defense Civil Support Office Training Management Division, subject matter experts, other instructors, MSCoE, G-3, Safety, Foreign Disclosure Officer, Army Training Support Center, and outside agency personnel. Review instructional material and related training aids and devices used in conducting the training for Urban Search and Rescue Courses. Review training aids and devices to supplement course lectures. Review schedules of instruction and assist in the developing and monitoring of training schedules. Present and facilitate training, adjusting to new emerging Instructional Technologies, introducing the 21st Century Soldier Competencies in the training, and incorporating the Army's Adult Learning Principles. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications NOTE: If you are a current Army employee and want to be considered for this position, you must apply to Announcement Number SDSB243646366955 Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army) Executive Order (E.O.) 12721 Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer People with Disabilities, Schedule A Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Reinstatement In order to qualify, you must meet the education and /or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that demonstrates a practical knowledge of the subject area of the position and of the methods and techniques of instruction, which includes instructing others on a regular basis in tasks such as Rope Rescue, Confined Space Rescue, Structural Collapse, Trench Rescue, Vehicle Rescue and Machinery Rescue; ensuring training materials are technically accurate and functional with equipment and assigned personnel constraints; developing and reviewing course materials, aids, devices, etc., and evaluation of training results; 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; developing or reviewing training/course materials, aids, devices, etc., and evaluation of training results; and working in the occupation or subject-matter field of the position to be filled that required training or instructing others on a regular basis. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). OR Education: 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. OR Combination of Education and Experience: 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%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Education Consultation, Coaching and Collaboration Educational and Training Technology Learning and Program Evaluation Oral Communication Technical Credibility Training Aids, Devices, Simulators, and Simulations Training and Education Analysis Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-09). Education Incumbent will be expected to function in adverse climatic conditions and under intense physical and mental stress. A pre-employment physical in accordance with NFPA 1582 standards will be required. A Physical Agility Test in accordance with NFPA 1583 standards will be required and must be passed within 30 days of employment. Two attempts will be allowed to pass the physical agility test within the 30 day window. A periodic physical examination, physical agility test or medical surveillance will be required at least annually. Demonstrating these physical requirements, as well as ongoing maintenance of certification levels described below, are critical to enable the incumbent to perform the essential functions of the position. Failure to meet and maintain these requirements for any reason may result in disqualification of eligibility for position and/or termination of employment. Incumbent will attend an IFSAC and/or PROBOARD accredited course (provided at the Governments Expense) and within 6 months of employment. Must attain a Level I and Level II certification in the following disciplines: Rope Rescue, Confined Space Rescue, Vehicle Rescue, Machinery Rescue, Collapsed Structure Rescue, and Trench Rescue in accordance with NFPA 1006 to include certification at the HAZMAT Operations Level I in accordance with NFPA 472. Failure to attain satisfactory certification in the above mentioned six disciplines at Level I and Level II and HAZMAT Operations Level certification may result in termination of Employment. NOTE: If incumbent is unable to meet this requirement within six months of employment due to issues beyond his/her control, special consideration may be granted to extend the time allowed for this requirement. Specific examples would be cancellation of course by host or insufficient funds for TDY. No personal extensions will be allowed. FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct deposit of pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a Career Program (CP) 32- Training, Capabilities and Doctrine Warfighting Developers. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. Fort Leonard Wood employees may have the following available to them: work out facilities, golf course, swimming pools, tennis courts, rental program (e.g. pop up campers, trailers), ample free parking, a youth center and childcare services. Fort Leonard Wood employees may also have access to the Fort Leonard Wood Lake of the Ozark Recreational Area (LORA). LORA is a great place to get away from all the worries of everyday life. This position is covered under AR 3016