Operational Medicine Instructor IV with Security Clearance

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Job description

Overview: The Operational Medicine Instructor will serve as a senior instructor and subject matter expert on operational medicine issues and present instruction in the form of lectures, conferences, group discussions, and psychomotor exercises. The incumbent will instruct a broad spectrum of students using adult learning techniques; guides student activities and monitors students during practical applications of skills; applies current Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) doctrine and develops curriculum, including computer or web-based training. The incumbent has responsibility for planning, organizing, presenting, and managing the presentation of one or more of these subjects and for evaluating training effectiveness. The incumbent will maintain currency in tactical/operational medical issues, review medical and open-source publications, and liaise with the medical community to ensure current information and procedures are incorporated into courses. The incumbent maintains contact with personnel associated with curriculum development and instructional standards, analytic development, and instructional support design programs in other medical, tactical medical, federal, and public educational organizations to ensure professional educational standards are maintained. The incumbent serves as a senior instructor and is responsible for the organization, preparation and coordination of teams. Assists program managers with coordination of tasks and performance of jobs and instructional duties. Primary Responsibilities: Coordinates daily tasks of team members; organizes, prepares and coordinates teams
Responsible for teaching assignments of team members for assigned programs
Delivers specialized training and instruction in operational medicine utilizing current TCCC and Diplomatic Security (DS) medical guidelines
Develops course content, lesson plans, and student manuals
Works with other Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to create and update lesson plans, instructor guides, student guides, practical exercises, and power points in coordination with the curriculum development staff using approved formats
Leads the overall evaluation process to determine the effectiveness of the training and makes recommendations for improvement
Develops course scheduling and coordinates with government and intra-agency groups to ensure calendar and training area deconfliction for events
Provides logistical and general support by performing tasks associated with receiving, unpacking, storing, assembling and issuing supplies, materials and equipment
Travels to multiple locations to provide instruction, and performs duties in field conditions in all climates
Develops training scenarios relevant to real world conditions for student practical applications
Evaluates materials and equipment for modernization to reflect current standards
Maintains and utilizes high-value realistic human simulators
Ensures levels of supplies are adequate to facilitate training and practical exercises
Assists in class coordination, administrative duties, and practical exercises for other courses
Assists in student record management
Employs applicable Department of State security standards and procedures to protect National Security information
Operates US government vehicles as necessary in the performance of assigned tasks
Exercises independent judgment and initiative on a daily basis and requires infrequent supervision; recommends improvements to the training curriculum.
Supervisory Responsibilities: Articulates instructional tasks and provides guidance on how to perform them; assists with performance evaluations
Education and/or Experience: At least two (2) years as an Instructor III or equivalent experience
Fifteen to twenty (15-20) years of prior military service and experience or equivalent experience in the functional area field
Successfully graduated from military or civil schooling in the designated program or functional areas:
o SOCM course graduate, MOS 18D, Air Force Independent Medical Duty, AFSC 4N071C, Pararescue, AFSC 1T471, Special Amphibious Recon Corpsman, Navy Independent Duty Corpsman, NEC 8404 o Advanced Emergency Medical Technician or higher with tactical medical experience (SWAT/TEMS), WPPS Completed at least one utilization tour or assignment in the designated program or functional areas or successfully graduated from military or civil schooling and completed assignment(s) in the designated program or functional areas
Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) in an associated technical discipline or equivalent
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Strong organizational, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
Advanced knowledge in training course administrative/logistics preferred
Must be able to meet physical requirements (walking, standing, bending, and lifting of medium to heavy objects
Program management and supervisory experience in a training and/or educational environment preferred
Advanced knowledge of training and instructional methodologies related to adult learning
Must be able to work in a collaborative, team environment
Experience supervising or administering a training program
Work in the occupation or subject-matter field of the position to be filled that required training or instructing others on a regular basis
Ability to develop or review training/course materials, aids, devices, etc., and evaluate training result
Recent experience in teaching TCCC or tactical/operational medicine
Knowledge of MS Office suite and/or other general office applications
Must hold a valid driver's license and be willing and able to drive official US Government vehicles up to and including 16 passenger vans
Security Clearance: Possess or be able to obtain/maintain a SECRET security clearance
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Must be able to maintain required Security Clearance/access approvals
Physical Demands: Ability to complete work requiring regular and recurring physical exertion, including periods of standing, occasional heavy lifting, and irregular hours in both training and protective service operations, at times, during inclement weather
Ability to work outdoors where conditions may be unpleasant or uncomfortable, irregular and unscheduled hours and with exposure to personal risks
Ability to lift and carry heavy equipment and materials while demonstrating physically challenging practical exercises
Travel: Travels as necessary to other U.S. and foreign training sites, though it is not expected such travel will exceed 25% of total work time

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