Description
We are seeking a CBRNE/WMD Instructor to contribute to the strategic plan for the Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) and deliver high-quality training programs.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Subject Matter Expert (SME) Course Leader to ensure seamless training delivery, periodically evaluate training delivery, and recommend changes as indicated.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Conduct indoor classroom-style training and outdoor hands-on demonstrations and exercises in extreme weather conditions
- Contribute to the improvement of the toxic agent training experience through continuous research and training revision
- Maintain knowledge base as a SME in assigned course content
- Comply with supervisor assignments for entries into the COBRA Training Facility toxic agent training environment
- Actively seek and participate in cross-training opportunities to maximize instructor resources and the overall training experience for student responders
- Assist with review of course outcomes, including weekly After Action Reports and ongoing QA/QC of course
- Participate in cross-training of instructional staff in related fields
- Contribute to the revision of course materials and assist in the development, review, and revision of policies pertaining to training delivery
- Participate in lecture and practice exercises within the CBRNE/WMD field as assigned
- Interface regularly with national, state, and local officials to maintain expertise in state-of-the-art training techniques and methods
- Ensure quality instruction for CBRNE/WMD related tasks in personal protective equipment (PPE) at a field training site
- Address safety issues to ensure compliance with risk assessment and safety standard operating procedures
- Address and instruct mass triage and principles of mass casualty response in relationship to a CBRNE related incident
- Supervise doffing procedures for students exiting the hot training bays of the toxic agent facility
Basic Qualifications:
- 10+ years of experience working within one of the emergency response disciplines that support all-hazard response
- 5 years of specialized experience working with WMD, CBRNE, or Hazardous materials at the technician level
- Minimum 3 years of current instructional experience
- Possess a teaching certification, postsecondary teaching experience, or teaching degree
- Possess functional knowledge of the federal response plan/NIMS
- Ability to lift a minimum of 65 pounds during demonstrations and exercises
- Ability to perform prolonged standing, bending, climbing, kneeling, and pushing and pulling carts containing equipment
- Ability to wear Level A-C PPE including SCBA for periods of 1 hour up to five hours
- Must pass a pre-placement and annual medical exam
- Must submit to and obtain final suitability by successful completion of background check, financial institutions/credit bureau check, and disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act
- Due to Federal Contract Regulations, U.S. citizenship is required
- Must have an accepted form of government-issued ID compliant with the Real ID Act
Preferred Qualifications:
- Working knowledge of weapons of mass destruction
- Bachelor's Degree in a related field
The pay range for this position is $52,000.00 - $94,000.00.