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Summary You will serve as a Training Instructor (SERE) in the Center for Security Forces (CENSECFOR) Detachment Kittery, ME,of CENSECFOR DET BRUNSWICK. Responsibilities You will instruct level “C” Code of Conduct training via lectures and practical applications in classroom, field, and laboratory settings in accordance with governing directives to Department of Defense high-risk-of-capture personnel. You will present approved standardized lectures on all aspects of SERE in a classroom environment. You will present and supervises survival and evasion lectures and practical application instruction and exercises under field conditions at the remote training site. You will debrief students in all aspects of course content and learning objectives and personal performance. You will conduct course maintenance, standardization and curriculum revision to include infrequent travel to related conferences and of DoD training sites. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Serving as an 805A/ Basic Instructor or equivalent with expert skills in classroom, field, laboratory training, management and delivery to apply the principles and techniques of education to help students acquire skills and knowledge. 2) Ability to supervise, motivate, train and work effectively with staff and students who have a variety of backgrounds and training. 3) Skilled in oral and written communication on a professional level in order to effectively convey ideas in a clear, concrete, and concise manner. 4) Demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of Code of Conduct/SERE/Personnel Recovery (PR) training programs. 5) Must be able to identify problems and choose a course of action that balances the interest of the mission. 6) Ability to understand and interpret technical material, rules, regulations and instructions. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Education In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information. Specialized Experience (for positions above GS-5): Experience that demonstrated a practical knowledge of the subject area of the position and of the methods and techniques of instruction. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include: 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. Development or review of training/course materials, aids, devices, etc., and evaluation of training results. Work in the occupation or subject-matter field of the position to be filled that required training or instructing others on a regular basis. Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required.