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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the 68th Rescue Squadron Formal Training Unit (FTU) Premeditated Parachute Programs instructor responsible for planning, designing, instructing, evaluating and maintaining continuity for parachute rigger and aerial delivery training courses and associated instructional materials.Qualifications:In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C.
QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-4800 General Equipment Maintenance Group. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.
The screen out element for this position is the ability to lead.
JOB ELEMENTS: 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 a wide range of principles and practical methods, techniques, and tools of instruction to teach a variety of students with a range of differences such as diverse ages, backgrounds, learning styles, and levels of interest.
2. Knowledge and proficiency in the performance of maintenance and repair of Premeditated Parachute Systems (PPS) associated with maintenance and repair of aircraft survival and flight equipment.
3. Knowledge of training program requirements, administration, policies, and procedures to provide instruction, guidance and training to users and maintainers of systems/equipment.
4. Skilled in the removal, replacement, rigging, and adjustment of aircraft systems and components.
5. Ability to establish program objectives and to assess progress toward their achievement.
6. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to perform stand-up instruction, and establish and maintain effective working relationships.
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.
PHYSICAL EFFORT: Routine work requires constant physical exertion. Typical repack require bending, kneeling, pulling, and stuffing parachute canopies into deployment bags for up to 8 hours per day. Frequently lift and carry items that weigh up to 65 pounds independently and occasionally push or pull heavier items up to 250 pounds with assistance. Requires use of vertical lift storage, parachute drying tower systems, cranes, and forklifts. Recovery of airdrop systems is part of the formal training course. Recovering these systems from the ocean or lake required extreme physical exertion while wearing maritime safety equipment and recovering from a maritime vessel. Cargo parachute systems weigh up to 250 pounds and combat expendable platforms weigh up to 600 pounds. These systems are routine for each course and require multiple people to build and rig these systems.
WORKING CONDITIONS: ???????Work is performed both indoors in classrooms and outdoors at training site locations in hot, cold, and inclement weather. Exposed to high noise levels when working on flight lines, fumes, dirt, dust, and grease. Subject to possible burns, chemical irritations, shocks, bruises, cuts, and strains. May be required to use and wear protective clothing or gear, such as goggles, gloves, or shields.Education:Employment Type: OTHER