Sr. Instructor - Nuclear Incident/Accident Response Course

Albuquerque, NM
Full Time
Mid Level
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We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Sr. Instructor Nuclear Incident & Accident/Response to join our talented team.


In this role you will...
  • Instruct nuclear weapons incident/accident response via in-residence instruction, Mobile Training Team, and/or field training
  • Provide mentoring on instructional techniques and course management
  • Evaluate current curriculum and identify the need for new or improved curriculum to
    include the planning, development, coordination, and teaching of new or existing DNWS curriculum, both within and outside DTRA
  • Effectively utilize instructional modes to include In-Resident (IR), Distant Learning
    (DL), field training and exercises, and Mobile Training Teams (MTT)
  • Review curricula and programs for accuracy, completeness, currency, and compliance
    with applicable regulations; determining requirements for new courses, and planning and developing new courses
  • Assist in the review of training provided by all agencies involved in the WMD
    community by developing new curricula as needed and researching subject matter
    expertise available in the Military Services and civilian communities
  • Assess commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) technology and its application to instruction
  • Develop and maintain a comprehensive, responsive knowledge base of CWMD and
    CBRNE information 6
  • Operate as the subject matter expert on various computer models for WMD consequence prediction and assessment, to include computer-based scenarios of radiological accidents and incidents, computer-based scenarios to illustrate and apply critical decision points, and computer-based scenarios to employ generic installation/managerial responses to WMD events
  • Develop IR and DL courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels in support of the DNWS program to provide current and future U.S. Government (USG) workforce members with qualification in matters related to nuclear weapons, with a special emphasis on policy and managerial issues
  • Completes planning, developing, evaluating, revising, and conducting courses, as well as advising other instructors on nuclear weapons instructional matters; educating managerial level and personnel from all military branches
  • Conducts research in relevant areas and giving subject matter expert advice to instructor cadre
  • Effectively communicate to senior leadership through briefings, presentations,
    written/verbal correspondence, and other means as necessary, that can be understood at multiple levels
  • As needed, transports students and/or moves equipment in preparation for training courses the instruction staff is presenting.

Minimum Qualifications: 
  • Requires in-depth knowledge and thorough understanding of nuclear weapons accidents
  • Demonstrated skill in the fundamentals of instructional design, needs assessments, design analysis, training, presentation, and principles of instruction, curriculum development, and exercise development and facilitation (FTX, TTX, etc.). 
  • It is highly encouraged for instructor(s) to have 10-plus years DoD/DOE experience with at least 3 years in a nuclear incident/accident related field as well as instructional experience. 
  • Ability to lift 25/50/70 pounds regularly and incident exercises (NUWAIX), experience in nuclear weapons security, emergency management, CWMD planning, and consequence management planning. 
  • Ability to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces 
  • The ability to work in extreme weather (>95 degrees Fahrenheit or <30 degrees Fahrenheit) while wearing protective clothing.
  • Ability to climb structures greater than or equal to 4 feet.
  • Experience with MS Office tools (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) required.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to develop presentations and brief senior leaders.
  • Other duties as assigned
Clearance Requirement:
  • Current DOD Top Secret (TS) security clearance required.
Other Requirements:
  • Must possess a valid state driver’s license, comply with
    DoD and OSHA regulations, and be trained on the vehicle (non-passenger vehicles) prior
    to use. Vehicles may include:
    o Passenger vans (up to 15 passenger)
    o Sedans and SUVs
    o Extended cab and regular cab pick-up trucks (long and short bed)
    o Pick-up trucks towing trailers of up to 30 feet in length
    o Stake trucks
    o Panel Trucks
    o Up to 25K forklifts
    - Acquire and maintain qualifications in American Red Cross (or equivalent) CPR and basic
    first aid.
  • Reports to a physical location which occasionally requires the ability to traverse between buildings
  • May require sedentary work at least 50% of the time
  • Ability to manage stress with a high degree of maturity/professionalism
  • Demonstrated critical thinking and leadership skills and the ability to work well with others
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills

Watermark provides salary ranges with job postings in states where it is legally required; any other salary ranges associated with our postings are third party estimates and may not be an accurate reflection of Watermark’s total compensation package.  Multiple considerations are taken into account when determining the final salary/hourly rate, including but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, education and certifications, relevant work experience, related skills and competencies, as well as Federal Government Contract Labor Categories.  Central to Watermark’s employment philosophy is the wellbeing of our employees which is why we offer a robust benefits package and wellness program alongside of annual base compensation.

Watermark Risk Management International, LLC is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.

Watermark Risk Management International, LLC is a federal contractor and is therefore subject to any federal vaccine mandates or other customer vaccination requirements.

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