Counter-Improvised Explosive Device (CIED) Instructor

Counter-Improvised Explosive Device (CIED) Instructor

Location: Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ
Position Type: Full Time

Travel:  None

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Deliver instruction on CIED principles, concepts, and tactics.
• Safely handle and utilize explosive training devices within installation and training areas.
• Attend USAF EOS training, obtain competency certificate. The course consists of approximately two weeks of institutional skills training designed to indoctrinate new military instructors as well as a one-year instructor upgrade certification period. Sister Service instructor courses generally meet the Academic Instructor Course requirement. Attend AF training classes provided by the USAF EOS and receive a certificate of competency for use and movement of explosive training devices at the completion of training.
• Manage training devices and pyrotechnics for daily courses.
• Transport students to and from training locations.
• Successfully complete required instructional courses.
• Serve as Range Safety Officer, ensuring safety protocols.
• Instruct complex combat scenarios using experience and prepared lesson plans.
• Maintain accurate instructional records and comply with accreditation policies.
• Complete initial training within 60 days of employment.
• Be responsible for setup, use, reconstitution, and inventory of training devices and pyrotechnics used during daily training courses.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

• Graduate of Navy School of Explosive Ordnance Disposal or equivalent.
• Minimum of (4) years military/civilian EOD experience or (3) years instructing C-IED material.
• Associate degree or nearing completion.
• Have either prior, military deployed experience in environment ranging from uncertain or hostile environments or federal and/or state agency relevant experience in skills required to operate and survive in multiple environments.
• Thorough comprehension of current IED threats.
• Proficient in Air Force small arms qualification.
• Possess a valid driver's license and capable of operating government vehicles.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite; familiarity with Adobe Acrobat is preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Conditions:

• Ability to physically instruct and assist students in field conditions, including:

• Dealing with small arms fire, smoke, and percussion effects on live fire ranges, using blanks and dye marking cartridges.
• Navigating uneven terrain in all weather conditions for multiple consecutive days while wearing gear.
• Carrying training aids or equipment as needed.
• Lifting up to 50 lbs unassisted and moving up to 500 feet (not simultaneously).

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. 

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Disclaimer: The listed duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional position specific duties.

Seventh Dimension, LLC is a Veteran friendly employer and provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. Equal Opportunity for VEVRAA Protected Veterans.