Summary The primary purpose of this position: Senior instructor providing advanced instruction of concepts associated with high-risk DoD personnel participating in sensitive, National level Code of Conduct and SERE related programs directed by the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS). * Salary ranges include local market supplements * The organizational location of this position is: Joint Personnel Recovery Agency, Fairchild AFB, Washington. Responsibilities DUTY 1: Instructs advanced personnel recovery concepts associated with high-risk DoD personnel participating in specialized survival, evasion, resistance, and escape (SERB) training modules/courses. DUTY 2: Provides advanced training in accordance with established policies utilizing a variety of methods to include but not limited to: role-play, formal lecture, demonstration performance, informal group/guided discussion, practicum, and remediation and group briefings in a diverse range of settings either in resident or at other CONUS or OCONUS locations. DUTY 3: Develop, train and mentor instructors to meet appropriate standards and in DoD Personnel Recovery doctrine, plans, policies, and procedures. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications This is a GG-11 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-11 duties for the "Professional" work category are at the "Full Performance" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-11 level. The selectee's salary will be set within the grade equivalent to a GS/GG grade based on the selectee's qualifications in relation to the job. In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions, to include the Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for the GG-1712, Training Instruction series. Individual Occupational Requirements for GG-1712, Training Instructor series: Education Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- education or a subject area related to the position to be filled. or Experience 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. EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Your resume must reflect the quality level of experience which demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for successful job performance required for this position. Examples of creditable 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. Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or experience gained in another government agency. OR EDUCATION: 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. with a major study in education or a subject area related to the position to be filled. NOTE: You must submit copies of your transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. AND KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of doctrine, plans, policies, and procedures, which govern peacetime/hostage survival training. 2. Knowledge of policies, procedures, and requirements for all military services and high-risk customers. 3. Knowledge of operational, Intelligence training field to equip the individual to reach complex decisions regarding the development of new methods, approaches, and procedures to meet continuing program changes and conflicting/competing requirements. 4. Knowledge of and working experience with sensitive compartmented programs designed to support requested training. 5. Knowledge of content of courses and principles of Instruction to develop training scenarios and courseware. 6. Ability to tailor course or program elements to fit the particular needs of various audiences. 7. Knowledge of personnel recovery tactics, techniques, and procedures. 8. Knowledge of Level-C Code of Conduct Executive Agent Instruction, DoD Directive 1300.7 and other core documents recommended by HQ JPRA. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONTINUED: - All candidates must successfully complete a skills and aptitude assessment administered by the PRA during the interview process. Documentation validating certification as a PRA instructor within six months will be accepted. - All candidates must pass a psychological evaluation conducted by a certified SERE psychologist prior to selection. Documentation validating a previous evaluation within one year of date of hire will be accepted. Requirement may be waived if the applicant is an active Code of Conduct Instructor at a DoD certified school. - All candidates will be subject to a physical to determine if they meet the physical requirements for the position. Position requires lifting up to 70 pounds, extended standing on hard surfaces, tolerance of heat and cold temperatures and uneven walking surfaces during training activities. Vision and hearing correctable to normal range is acceptable. - This is an excepted-service, Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) position under Title 10, U.S.C. - During contingencies or wartime, the incumbent may be expected to perform duties and responsibilities, possibly including but not limited to: exercises of wartime and/or contingency operations; deployment within CONUS/OCONUS communities; reporting for or staying on duty when other employees are excused; working overtime or irregular duty hours; performing frequent and lengthy TDY; and other types of employment-related duties. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Additional Information Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here. Selectees who physically reside permanently in the U.S., the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or Northern Mariana Islands, and the Possessions of the U.S., during the entire recruitment process (application, selection, and acceptance of a formal job offer) and selected for employment in the foreign area are eligible to receive certain foreign area benefits such as: Living Quarters Allowance (LQA) or government quarters, Post Allowance, Home Leave, etc. (subject to approval) Selectees who physically reside outside the U.S., the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or Northern Mariana Islands, and the Possessions of the U.S., during any step of the recruitment process (application, selection, and acceptance of a formal job offer) will have foreign area benefits eligibility be determined on a case by case basis. Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for additional information.