Air Education and Training Command
TRAINING INSTRUCTOR
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Summary
CONTINUATION OF CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT.... Position requires individual to have prior training as a military diver. Dive qualification must be DoD awarded; Special Operations Command recognized training preferred. Ideal candidates should possess certifications as dive supervisors and/or dive medical officer/dive medical technician. Position requires individual to be highly physically fit & capable of near competitive levels of endurance, stressing all fundamentals of fitness (strength, endurance, cardio, flexibility, composition). Individual should have a minimum of 3 years direct experience conducting progressive physical training programs with regiments involving calisthenics, resistance (weights), core strength, running, swimming, water confidence & combat agility type fundamentals. Incumbent must successfully complete a pre-employment physical & periodic re-examination as required and provided by the employer. Incumbent is expected to project a professional image & be capable of personal fitness to compliment training interaction and credibility. Training occurs in physically challenging environments in all weather conditions and all times of day. Long-distance running, swimming, lifting up to 100lbs, load carrying movements may be required, often moving over, around, or through obstacles. Position requires individual to be proficient in medical physiology relative to hypoxic episodes/events & pressure laws/injuries applicable to underwater breath-holding & free-diving environments. Ideal candidate should have certifications/experience in dive physiology and conducting endurance swimming training programs, both surface and sub-surface. This position has been designated by the Air Foree as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial & periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the AirForce, national security, and public safety. Employee is required to wear all uniforms provided by the employer & must wear and maintain uniform items in accordance with specified standards. The employee will be expected to maintain grooming standards and present a professional image at all time. Employee is required to work an uncommon tour of duty. This position mandates irregular work schedules with night and/or weekend training activities (e.g., employee may be required to work 12 hrs/day, five days per week & often at night). Employee must successfully maintain annual/recurring training requirements specified for the position & provided by employer. Courses include Law of Armed Conflict, Explosives Safety, Professional/Unprofessional Relationships, Suicide Prevention and any others that may apply. In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions, GS-1712-11 series. BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: For Community College of the Air Force GS-1712 positions only: Section 9315 of 10 USC directs the commander of the Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) to comply with standards established by the Secretary of Education to confer associate degrees upon enlisted members who have completed the requirements for the prescribed programs of study. To comply with this directive, all faculty members of the Community College of the Air Force must meet minimum educational requirements as prescribed by the accrediting body Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (SACS-COC), i.e. all teachers must hold at least an associate's degree in order for the school to meet accreditation criteria. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the below qualification requirements: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience include: Teaching or instructing in an adult education program, secondary school, college, military installation, or industrial establishment in the appropriate field(s); Supervising or administering a training program; Development or review of training/course materials, aids, devices, etc., and evaluation of training results; Work in the occupation or subject-matter field of the position to be filled that required training or instructing others on a regular basis. Knowledge of Special Warfare and Combat Dive requirements at a practical to advanced level to include: Strength and conditioning, water skills/confidence (surface and sub-surface), dive terminology/tables, dive physics and underwater dive principles. OR EDUCATION: Applicant must have successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.M with a major study in education or a subject area related to the position to be filled. NOTE: YOU MUST SUBMIT A COPY OF YOUR TRANSCRIPTS. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: YOU MUST SUBMIT A COPY OF YOUR TRANSCRIPTS. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of the methods, principles, practices, & programs related to curriculum development, instructional techniques, training resources, & test and measurement. Develops, plans & teaches a variety of difficult & complex courses with multiple subject-matter areas. Knowledge of Special Warfare & Combat Dive requirements at a practical to advanced level to include: Strength & conditioning, water skills/confidence (surface & sub-surface), dive terminology/tables, dive physics & underwater dive principles. Knowledge, skill & ability to assess, evaluate & apply safety & real-time Risk Management (RM) mitigation processes to inherit high-risk training activities conducted in multi-tasking, dynamic environments. Knowledge of DoD, AF, & major command directives, concepts, procedures, guidance, & policy as they relate to the area of responsibility. Knowledge of service-based occupations & the associated training/certification requirements for military & civilian personnel. Knowledge of standard analytical & evaluative techniques to analyze training requirements, plan for & develop training materials, evaluate training effectiveness, & solve problems relating to training issues. Ability to apply standard practices & techniques to solve a variety of problems through application of accepted methods. Knowledge of various office automation software programs, tools, & techniques to support training operations & produce a variety of documents such as letters, reports, spreadsheets, databases, & graphs. Skills in organization & communication to develop working relationships & administer programs with diverse military, civilian, professional, & technical populations to include verbal & writing skills to prepare presentations and/or briefings.
Major Duties
Plans, organizes, manages, and conducts effective classroom academic, and performs intense high-risk land and water-based training designed to demonstrate the importance and uses of various tactical applications. Plans, develops, executes, and evaluates a comprehensive and effective instructor training program. Monitors and evaluates student instructor progress and performance. Researches, develops, revises and recommends course material in accordance with established learning objectives. Accomplish special projects/additional duties.
Required Documents
The following documents are required and must be provided with your application. Applicants who do not submit required documentation to determine eligibility and qualifications will be eliminated from consideration. Other documents may be required based on the eligibility/eligibilities you are claiming. Click here to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide and the required documents you must submit to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming. Online Application: Questionnaire Resume: Your resume may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume is illegible/unreadable. Additional information on resume requirements can be located under "How To Apply". Transcripts/Registration/License: If qualifying based on education/position requires education, you must submit copies of your transcripts and if required for the position, submit an active, current registration/license. Veterans: If claiming VEOA, VRA or 30% Disabled Veteran - Submit VOW certification memo or copy of the official DD-Form 214, which must include the character of service (i.e., with an honorable or general discharge). This will be annotated in block 24 on member copy 2, 4, or 7 of the DD-Form 214. If claiming 30% Disabled Veteran, you must also submit a VA Letter or a disability determination from a branch of the Armed Forces. NOTE: All veterans claiming 10-point preference must also submit a SF-15. Current or Former Federal Civilian Employees (includes current Air Force employees): You must submit a legible copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, AND a SF-50 reflecting the highest grade held if different from your recent SF-50. The SF-50, block 24 must contain "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a "1". Employees eligible under an OPM approved interchange agreement, block 34 may contain a "1" or "2". Promotion Consideration: If you wish to be considered as a promotion candidate and your SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you meet the one-year time-in-grade requirements. You will need to provide additional SF-50s which clearly demonstrate you meet the time-in-grade requirements (examples of appropriate SF-50s include Promotions, Within Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s with an effective date more than one year old). If you are requesting a reasonable accommodation to the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, submit documentation to support your request, including the Reasonable Accommodation Request Form found here Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here.
How to Apply
Please read the entire announcement and all instructions before starting the application. To apply and be considered for this position, you must complete all required questionnaires, assessments and submit all required documentation as specified in the How to Apply and Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 10/16/2026, closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. The application process is as follows: To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13086316 Click the Apply Online button. Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation. Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59PM (ET) on the announcement closing date, 10/16/2026. Your Resume. If you submit more than one resume, only the most recent will be reviewed. The "most recent" is considered the resume with the latest timestamp. Resumes may not exceed two pages. The two-page resume ensures the most relevant experience is reviewed and considered, which is a common practice in both the public and private sectors. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. Additional information on how to complete or update your resume may be located here For qualification determination your resume must contain hours worked per week and dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient, and you will not receive consideration for this position. If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your pay plan, series and grade, i.e. GS-0301-09. Current Federal Civilian Employees may list any relevant performance related rating (given within the last three years) and/or incentive awards in your resume. Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. If the resume you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your name, first and last, MUST be included on your resume. 5. A complete Application Questionnaire 6. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section). Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name. 7. Help recruiters find you. Make your resume and profile searchable, which means recruiters may contact you about possible jobs. Additional information may be located here 8. If you are required to complete any USA Hire Assessments, you will be notified after submitting your application. The notification will be provided in your application submission screen and via email. The notification will include your unique assessment access link to the USA Hire system and the completion deadline. Additionally, in USAJOBs you can click "Track this application" to return to your assessment completion notice. 9. Access USA Hire using your unique assessment link. Access is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials. 10. Review all instructions prior to beginning your Assessments. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation before beginning the assessments should you have a disability covered under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended. 11. Set aside at least 3 hours to take the USA Hire assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments and continue later, you can re-use your unique assessment link. 12. Your responses to the USA Hire Assessments will be reused for one year (in most cases) from the date you complete an assessment. If future applications you submit require completion of the same assessments, your responses will be automatically reused. Visit the USA Hire Applicant Resource Center for practice assessments and assessment preparation resources, click here To update your application, including supporting documentation: During the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account, find your application record, and click Edit my application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed. To view the announcement status or your application status: Click here Your application status page is where you can view your application status, USA Hire assessment completion status, and review your notifications sent by the hiring agency regarding your application. Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.