Senior InstructorLand and Maritime SME High Risk

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ITA is seeking a Senior Instructor/Land and Maritime SME High Risk at Navy Outlying Airfield.

• Meet and maintain eligibility for high-risk training instructors as delineated in MESFINST 1500.1 series and supporting references.
• Perform basic to advanced levels of classroom and practical field instruction in accordance with approved curricula (provided by the Government) including nighttime exercises as required.
• Maintain an Instructor training binder containing course material information and attendance. No specific format is required; however basic information regarding the courses and attendance shall be readily available.
• Perform and observe the safe operations of including but not limited to authorized weapons systems small craft tactical vehicles assorted support equipment and authorized technical training equipment including laser systems and synthetic weapons trainers.
• Perform course preparations to include but not limited to preparation of classroom weapons loading weapons mounting target placement computer set up practical area set up vehicle staging.
• Perform operator level weapons cleaning maintenance and repairs of all authorized weapons systems and ranges.
• Participate in material maintenance of existing curricula following Government authorized processes.
• Obtain course qualifications in accordance with MESFINST 1500.1(series) MESFORINST 3502.1(series) Advance Skill Management data base.
• Complete and maintain required Personnel Qualification Standards (PQS) for each watch station that the instructor is training or evaluating personnel on.
• Perform general facility cleanup to include but not limited to trash removal sweeping swabbing kitchen appliances lounge bathroom Tactical Operations Center (TOC) areas and ranges.

Education:

• Graduate of a certified Navy Instructor Training Course (NECA or 9518) or equivalent (Completion of a civilian (or commercial) formal course of instruction which has been evaluated and certified as a JIT/NITC equivalency by the Center for Professional Development).
• Consideration will be additionally granted for experience as a Crew-Served Weapons Instructor Small Arms Marksmanship Instructor and/or Expeditionary Small Arms Marksmanship Instructor or similar military instructor qualification.

Experience:

• Five (5) year experience of USN Naval Coastal Warfare Maritime Expeditionary Security Riverine Coast Riverine or Special Operations (USN SEAL or Special Warfare Combat Crewman).
• Graduate of Blackwater Mid-South Shooting Institute Gryphon or Special Forces Advance Urban Combat (SFAUC) or Marine Corp Advance Urban Combat (MCAUC) small arms weapons training. Equivalent tactical small arms weapons training schools will be considered
• One year of instructional experience in lieu of designation (as evidenced by DD214 course certificates etc.).
• Prior military shall have Honorable Discharge from Active Duty Military service with favorable reenlistment code.
• Qualified Navy or civilian industry standard equivalent Range Safety Officer for small arms and CSW static and dynamic live-fire ranges.

Qualifications:

• Must meet Navy High-Risk Training requirements as outlined in OPNAVINST 1500.75 series.
• Must complete PQS for required watch station(s) within 12 months of hiring.
• Possess valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) / Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification.
• Provide proof of recent (within three (3) years) first aid certification or Tactical Combat Casualty Care.
• Active Secret Security Clearance.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Possess proof of recent within the past three (3) years of qualifications for the following weapons systems:
  • M9 Pistol or designated replacement
  • M4/M16 (or variants) Rifle
  • M500 Shotgun
• Must be able to qualify on the following weapons systems as required:
  • M14 Enhanced Battle Rifle
  • M240 Machine Gun
  • M2HB .50 caliber Machine Gun
  • M203 Grenade Launcher
  • MK38 Mod 2 25mm Machine Gun
  • MK50 Remote Weapon Station

This position is subject to the provisions of the Lautenberg Amendment.

ITA International proudly complies with all federal and state benefit and pay transparency laws. Employees of ITA can expect a robust benefit package including:

• Medical dental and vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability insurance (where applicable)
• Voluntary ancillary benefit options
• 401k retirement benefits with employer matching contributions

Pay range for this position is $90000 - $98000 annually.

ITA International is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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