CBRN Field Instructor

Jacksonville, NC
Full Time
Mid Level

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The CBRN Instructor will support Instructional and Emergency Medical Technician support services at Special Mission Training Center (SMTC) to provide state of the art Chemical, Biological, Radiological, & Nuclear (CBRN) resident and mobile training to all required USCG personnel as directed by FORCECOM, CG 721, the Coast Guard Maritime Security (Counterterrorism) Division (CG-DOD-2) and Emergency Medical support for resident training courses at Camp Lejeune, NC.   

In this role you will….
  • Provide instruction in both classroom setting, range operations and in a maritime environment during extreme weather conditions (hot/cold) while wearing personal protective equipment weighting up to 60lbs. 
  • Facilitate Coast Guard Fleet Training Course scheduling, course completion, and mobile training travel for Standard/Defense training programs.
  • Ensure compliance with CG Ordinance Manual, Department of the Army Pamphlet 38-563 (Range Safety). MCIEAST 3570.1 Range Safety.
  • Responsible for serving as an authoritative consultant in designing, preparing, and delivering programs of instruction including lessons plans, evaluation plans, equipment, and other related educational plans designed to train, assess, and sustain skills needed for the Coast Guard CBRN Standard and Defense program and Deployable Specialized Forces. 
  • For CENTCOM Pre-Deployment Training Course (two weeks per convening) may be used as opposing forces during CBRN training that use marking cartridges for up to 08 opposing forces roles per day.    
  • Instructors shall prepare classrooms, course equipment preparation and maintenance, range preparation for courses to include CS Chamber setup and operation, target builds, shoot house set up, flat range and CBRN exercise set ups and conduct/participate in all course workups. 
  • Responsible for conducting evaluations during formal institutional training, off site sustainment training, major training events, and during exercises.
  • Responsible for providing daily feedback to students, maintaining student records and at times sitting on field safety boards and performance review boards in accordance with TRASYS SOP Volume 13 and Special Missions Training Center local polices.

Experience Requirements:
  • Must possess a minimum of 5 years’ experience as a military, law enforcement, of government public health CBRN Subject Matter Expert, OR have 5 years’ experience in an equivalent Military Occupational Specialty (MOS), OR  equivalent experience in the private sector with documented experience instructing CBRN training. CBRN training experience aboard a variety of military floating and shore units is desired.
  • A minimum of 3 years’ experience as a formal classroom instructor providing training with proof of formal graduate of instructor training.
  • Ability to walk, stoop, and bend. Frequently lift items weighing up to 40 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds.
  • Maintain good physical fitness.
  • Required to work with the ISD to update course material as determined by the CBRN ISD.
  • Required to assist where otherwise needed at SMTC Camp Lejeune, NC with resident and CBRN related training.
  • Required to work in extreme weathers to include extreme heat, rain, and cold conditions.

Education Requirements:
  • High school diploma or equivalent.

Other Requirements:
  • Must be able to lift and carry 75lbs, work in extreme weather elements in a training/range setting or maritime environment and wear full protective gear weighing up to 60lbs for full workdays.
  • Upon hire, will be required to become familiar with Coast Guard FORCECOM SOPs and SMTC local policies, certify as an Instructor and maintaining instructor certification in accordance with FORCECOM SOP Volume 13 and SMTC local policies. 
  • Upon hire, will be required to become familiar with all Marine Corps and Coast Guard range safety regulations/policies to include successfully obtaining Range Safety Officer certification.
  • Hours may include 12 or more hours a day and some course convening’s to be held in reverse cycle, starting past midnight and running into the early mornings and at times will include holidays.
  • Upon hire, must obtain successful Fit-Test for Coast Guard service CBRN masks in accordance CG Policy for CS Chamber and CS gas training activities.    
  • CBRN Instructors can expect to travel to conduct mobile travel training for 80 or more days out of the year.
  • Must possess a valid driver license to operate government vehicles.
  • 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
  • Other duties as assigned
Security Clearance Requirements:
  • Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance is required

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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