Explosives Countermeasures Instructor IV

Olgoonik is a strong family of professional contracting companies established to create benefits for our Alaska Native shareholders and fueled by the belief that to do so our operations must remain of the highest quality, our employees qualified and principled, and our commitment to safety and every client's mission unconditional.

From our roots in Alaska's Arctic to our operations in South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East, our experienced and dependable workforce consistently delivers results through a sharp combination of innovation and practicality.

Overview:

The Explosives Countermeasures Instructor will serve as an instructor for explosives and Improvised Explosive Device (IED) recognition and avoidance techniques with responsibility for planning, organizing, and presenting and/or managing the presentation of one or more of these courses and for evaluating training effectiveness to ensure that objectives are met. The incumbent will also serve as a Foreign Affairs Security Training Center (FASTC) subject matter expert on explosives and IED recognition.

• Plans, organizes and manages the presentation of explosives countermeasures training courses
• Reviews established training objectives, lesson plans, training materials, and instructional methods prior to the beginning of assigned courses
• Researches and reviews current reports related to Diplomatic Security and introduces applicable information into EC courses
• Approves shipments of special equipment and materials, and other related activities
• Complies with all Federal Law Enforcement Training Accreditation (FLETA) standards
• Resolves complex problems that occur in the preparation for and during training
• Evaluates training effectiveness to ensure that training objectives have been met
• Reviews and analyzes trainee evaluations, feedback from other instructors, and personal observations
• Identifies need for and drafts revisions to course content and materials or instructional methods as necessary to improve explosives countermeasures training curriculum effectiveness and quality
• Evaluates the impact of planned or projected changes in DS security programs and associated training requirements on the existing content, materials, and methods used for explosives countermeasures training
• Provides budget estimates for assigned courses
• Ensures optimum efficiency in the use of assigned resources
• Participates in curriculum review conferences
• Assists instructors in other security related subjects
• Leads other EC instructors when supporting practical exercises in support of other DS courses; Presents security awareness briefings to a wide range or audiences
• Establishes and maintains liaison with a broad array of law enforcement, security, military, government and civilian organizations interested in or affected by explosives countermeasures training
• Keeps abreast of current security techniques, methods, and procedures in Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) through attendance at training sessions, seminars, and workshops
• Assists in scheduling and planning classes by developing and maintaining close contact with program coordinators as well as with other appropriate training entities
• Submits training records in a timely manner
• Serves as subject matter expert for the design of new training
• Tests/evaluates new training courses and instructional materials
• Assists with equipment inventory and maintenance for assigned training programs
• Maintains requisite levels of proficiency in all duty-related techniques and procedures
• Exercises independent judgment and initiative on a daily basis and requires infrequent supervision; recommends improvements to the training curriculum

• Serves as senior instructor and team lead
• Articulates instructional tasks and provides guidance on how to perform them; assists with performance evaluation

• High School diploma required; Associates or BS/BA Degree preferred
• Graduate of NAVSCOLEOD (Naval School Explosive Ordnance Disposal) required
• Minimum of ten (10) years of Explosives Ordnance Disposal/Bomb Disposal experience
• Master EOD Technician
• Minimum of five (5) years formal EOD instructor experience
• Five (5) years supervisory experience preferred
• Completion of a recognized instructor development training course preferred

• Must have excellent people and organizational skills
• Expert knowledge of current terrorist tactics, techniques, and procedures
• Demonstrated experience in conducting live explosives and pyrotechnic demonstrations
• Expert knowledge of current protective security methods to provide instruction that is consistent with currently accepted methods and practices
• Must be familiar with the functions, responsibilities, and duties of Foreign Service personnel
• Advanced knowledge of adult learning principles, course development, classroom and practical instructional presentation methods, and methods for evaluating training effectiveness
• Ability to immediately analyze, predict, and preclude situations to ensure training exercises are conducted in a safe manner
• Ability to establish and maintain liaison with personnel at all levels in order to plan and coordinate assigned responsibilities
• Skill in oral and written communications to present training to a variety of audiences and to prepare and present briefings

• 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

• 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.

Frequent local travel (Washington DC area) and occasional travel to other areas in the United States and overseas to potentially high threat posts may be required.

• Subsidiary: Olgoonik Innovations, LLC
• FLSA: Exempt
• Requisition Nbr: 2014250

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. As an Alaska Native Corporation, Olgoonik provides hiring preference to Olgoonik shareholders, descendants, and their spouses to the extent allowed by law.