Description
We are seeking a CBRNE/WMD Instructor to contribute to the strategic plan for the organisation and work closely with the Subject Matter Expert (SME) Course Leader to ensure seamless training delivery. You will periodically evaluate training delivery and recommend changes as indicated. As a SME in the CBRNE/WMD discipline, you will maintain your knowledge base through training and continued involvement in the field.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Conduct indoor classroom-style training in a controlled environment, as well as outdoor hands-on demonstrations and exercises in both extreme heat and cold.
- Contribute to the improvement of the toxic agent training experience through continuous research and training revision.
- Maintain your 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 maximise instructor resources and the overall training experience for student responders.
- Assist with the review of course outcomes, including weekly After Action Reports and ongoing QA/QC of the course.
- Participate in cross-training of instructional staff in related fields to maximise instructor resources and the overall training experience for student responders.
- 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 using technology to detect, identify, and neutralise a weapon of mass destruction.
- 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 relation to a CBRNE-related incident.
- Supervise the doffing procedures for all same-gender 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 specialised experience working with WMD, CBRNE, or Hazardous materials (civilian or military) at the technician level as defined by OSHA and/or NFPA.
- Minimum 3 years of current instructional experience.
- Possess a teaching certification, have postsecondary teaching experience, or a 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 a 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, which includes related experience in a WMD incident and/or experience in a man-made or natural disaster of national significance.
- Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
Pay Range: $52,000.00 - $94,000.00