Summary About the Position: This position is located at the Chemical School, DOT and Training Development, Individual and Collective Training Development at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. The Fort covers more than 61,000 acres and is located in Pulaski County, Missouri. Bordering the installation to the North are the towns of Waynesville/St. Robert and Interstate 44. St. Louis is a 2 hour drive to the East along I-44 and Springfield is a little more than an hour's drive to the West of Fort Leonard Wood. Responsibilities Serve as an instructor in the Reconnaissance Division, at the USA Chemical School DOT and LD’s Department of Instruction (DOI). Assist in the Technical Training Division (TTD) Chief with the oversight of the work of the training instructors involved in Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Reconnaissance and Surveillance (R and S) assets. Provide instruction on the operations of the NBCRV STRYKER variant and the BIDS JBPDS operators training and the MM1and NBCRV STRYKER Simulators and training devices. Conduct reconnaissance training under the direction of the military division chief. Implement resident and distance learning programs for leader training, CBRN defense planning, reconnaissance operations, brigade and battalion staff planning and battle tracking. Develop instructional materials associated with CBRN reconnaissance operations from individual level through brigade staff level. Review doctrinal publications on biological defense concepts from other services and branches for correctness and accuracy. Develop and write CBRN R and S doctrine that includes combat system employment concepts, tactics, techniques and procedures (TTP) across the full spectrum of operations. Review and edit technical/non-technical training materials produced by other training specialists to ensure the appropriateness of material, correctness of terminology, adequacy and accuracy of illustrative materials. Train trainers and users in the simulation of detection operations protocols. Integrate training and doctrinal changes into training materials. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications 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 Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Executive Order (E.O.) 12721 Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI) Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement Eligible People with Disabilities, Schedule A Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Reinstatement Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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 in the Federal service that demonstrates a practical knowledge of the subject area of the position and of the methods and techniques of instruction which include: 1.) providing instruction, training, and operator maintenance applications on the Stryker NBCRV/NBCRV SSU operations and simulator training devices; 2.) conducts CBRN reconnaissance/surveillance applications and implements resident and distance learning programs for leader training; 3.) reviewing, revising, and writing doctrinal publications and subject lesson material for correctness and accuracy and working as a Training Instructor in the occupation field or subject-matter field of the position to be filled that requires 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: Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and High Yield Explosive Operations Education Consultation, Coaching and Collaboration Educational and Training Technology 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 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 (32) position. 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.