Department: Department of the Air Force
Location(s): Fairchild AFB, Washington
Salary Range: $62044 - $80662 Per Year
Job Summary: Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is to: Provides instruction of concepts associated with high- risk DoD personnel participating in sensitive, National level Code of Conduct and SERE related programs directed by the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS). Responsible for providing academic instruction, role-play laboratories and practicums. Functions as a team leader on Mobile Training Teams (MTTs).
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Qualifications: This is a GG-09 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-09 duties for the "Professional" work category are at the "Technician/Administrative Support" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-09 level. The selectee's salary will be set within the grade equivalent to a GS/GG grade based on the selectee's qualifications in relation to the job. **Salary ranges include local market supplements.** 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. BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- education or a subject area related to the position to be filled. OR Specialized Experience (for positions above GS-5): Experience that demonstrated a practical knowledge of the subject area of the position and of the methods and techniques of instruction. Examples of qualifying 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. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Your resume must reflect the quality level of experience which demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for successful job performance required for this position. Examples of creditable experience include: Knowledge of the standard principles, concepts and methodology of specialized course materials and instructional techniques to conduct programmed training courses. May render assistance to evaluate, discuss, test, and validate instructional methods and materials. Incumbent will instruct the concepts associated with high-risk DoD personnel participation in this specialized intelligence training program. The individual must master basic instructor principles and techniques and cope with non-routine situations requiring application of new and/or unique techniques. Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or experience gained in another government agency. OR Master's or equivalent graduate degree OR 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.B. or J.D., if related To view qualifying educational requirements and/or combination of education and specialized experience click on the following link: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/standards/group-stds/gs-admin.asp 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 doctrine, plans, policies, and procedures, which govern peacetime/hostage. Knowledge of policies, procedures, and requirements for all military services and high-risk customers. Knowledge of operational, intelligence training field to equip the individual to reach complex decisions regarding the development of new methods, approaches, and procedures to meet continuing program changes and conflicting/competing requirements. Knowledge of and working experience with sensitive compartmented programs designed to support requested training. Knowledge of content of courses and principles of instruction to develop training scenarios and courseware. Knowledge of subject matter with the ability to tailor course or program elements to fit the particular needs of various audiences. Knowledge of subject matter with the ability to tailor course or program elements to fit the particular needs of various audiences. Knowledge and understanding of personnel recovery tactics, techniques, and procedures. Knowledge that provides understanding of Level-C Code of Conduct Executive Agent Instruction, DoD Directive 1300.7 and other core documents recommended by HQ JPRA. Conditions of Employment Continued: All candidates must successfully complete a skills and aptitude assessment administered by the PRA during the interview process. Documentation validating certification as a PRA instructor within six months will be accepted. All candidates must pass a psychological evaluation conducted by a certified SERE psychologist prior to selection. Documentation validating a previous evaluation within one year of date of hire will be accepted. Requirement may be waived if the applicant is an active Code of Conduct Instructor at a DoD certified school. Frequent TDY IAW Joint Travel Regulations (JTR) Volume 2, traveling on regularly scheduled passenger military or commercial aircraft in performance of duties. During contingencies or wartime, the incumbent may be expected to perform duties and responsibilities, possibly including but not limited to: exercises of wartime and/or contingency operations; deployment within CONUS/OCONUS communities; reporting for or staying on duty when other employees are excused; working overtime or irregular duty hours, performing frequent and lengthy TDY; and other types of employment-related duties. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
How to Apply: The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 03/09/2026 To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12896239 To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the application questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Application button at the end of the process. To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: 1. 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. 2. A complete Application Questionnaire 3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section). Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name. 4. 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. 4. Return Rights: Per AFI 36-1101 - DCIPS employees have no statutory right of return to the previous position, unit, or geographic location. PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.
Application Deadline: 2026-03-09