Training Instructor

About the role

This vacancy is for a GS-1712-9, Training Instructor located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, at Aviation Technical Training Center Elizabeth City, in Elizabeth City, NC and Training Center Yorktown, in Yorktown, VA.

Major duties: You will serve as a Training Instructor and be responsible for delivering instruction to students, ensuring they acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to meet job performance requirements for their designated occupational specialty. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Presents standardized instruction using a wide range of teaching methods, including lectures, demonstrations, and practical exercises, to effectively train students with diverse backgrounds and learning capabilities Reviews current course materials, lesson plans, and training aids for technical accuracy and provides feedback and recommendations for course improvements or revisions to higher-level specialists or supervisors Administers and scores written and performance-based tests, ensures the security of testing materials, documents and reports on student attendance and progress, and provides constructive feedback, remedial instruction, and counseling Prepares the classroom, laboratory, and simulator learning environment, ensuring adherence to safety procedures and proper equipment use Applies specialized technical expertise to provide instruction, demonstrations, and practical guidance in a classroom or laboratory setting on subjects, equipment, and practices related to the following: Aviation Technical Training Center - Elizabeth City, Elizabeth City, NC - aviation experience to deliver technical instruction on complex military aviation concepts, translating intricate aircraft systems, flight controls, and survival procedures into standardized curricula for student training. Training Center Yorktown, Yorktown, VA - Coast Guard's MK rating and current industry equipment and practices Training Center Yorktown, Yorktown, VA - refrigeration/air conditioning controls, shipboard ventilation systems, and thermodynamic engineering systems. 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. Reasonable Accommodation Information

Qualifications: Basic Requirements: This position has a positive Education Requirement in addition to at least one year of Specialized Experience or substitution of education for experience or combination (if applicable) in order to be found minimally qualified. Transcripts must be submitted with your application package. You MUST meet the following requirements: EDUCATION: Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- education or a subject area related to the position to be filled. or EXPERIENCE: 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. AND To qualify at the GS-09 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 grade level in the federal sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Examples of specialized experience include performing the following types of tasks on a regular basis. Preparing training environments by setting up equipment or instructional materials according to technical documentation Observing or evaluating individual performance against established standards, providing constructive feedback, and documenting progress or deficiencies Using instructional materials, job aids, or technical manuals to perform a task and providing feedback on their clarity, accuracy, or effectiveness Presenting information or demonstrations to small groups, adapting explanations to ensure understanding, and using instructional aids like presentations or handouts Applying subject-matter knowledge to provide on-the-job training, coaching, or technical guidance to others on equipment, systems, or practices related to the following: Aviation Technical Training Center - Elizabeth City, Elizabeth City, NC - military aviation operations and specialized equipment, combined with the ability to utilize technical illustrations and multimedia training aids to facilitate student comprehension and operational readiness. Training Center Yorktown, Yorktown, VA - refrigeration/air conditioning controls, shipboard ventilation systems, and thermodynamic engineering systems Training Center Yorktown, Yorktown, VA - Coast Guard's MK rating and current industry equipment and practices NOTE: All experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or related applicable assessment) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. NOTE: Education can be substituted for experience at this grade level. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Benefits

DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service- connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.

U.S. Coast Guard

Source: USAJOBS, read 11/15/2026. Apply on the source’s own site.