Marine Deck Officer Warrant Officer MOS 880A/MOS 88K Technical Instructor/Writer

- Senior

Fort Eustis, VA

Management of Companies and Enterprises

About the position

Nisga'a Tek is seeking a Marine Deck Officer Warrant Officer MOS 880A/MOS 88K Technical Instructor/Writer in Fort Eustis, VA. Job duties will include providing Simulation Training, Course Development and aiding in Staff Management.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical instructor/writer in all 880A1/2 Marine Deck Officer AIT, PME and functional training courses.
• Instruct, research, recommend changes, and update course materials in accordance with prescribed course framework.
• Cover fundamentals and basic skills of Army watercraft operation including Deck Seamanship, Vessel Watch Standing, Vessel Piloting, Vessel Electronic Navigation, Celestial Navigation, Shipboard Damage Control, Shipboard Firefighting, Water Survival, Watercraft Safety, Ship handling, Tugboat Operation, and Maritime Simulation utilization.
• Perform hands-on instruction on various tasks (firefighting, damage control, ship handling), answer questions, and follow-up on questions requiring additional research.
• Update lesson plans and review and incorporate lessons learned from CALL; review POIs, field manuals, and technical manuals to support classroom instruction.
• Develop and/or modify lesson plans for assigned area of instruction or for groups of other instructors.
• Determine the best manner to convey course material using a combination of teaching methods, e.g., conferences, demonstrations, and practical exercises.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience and knowledge training and performing engineering duties onboard an Army watercraft.
• Knowledgeable in Army Marine Engineering Systems and Army maritime operations.
• Experience in Army vessel maintenance including Maritime Diesel Engine diagnostics and repair, Maritime Welding, Maritime Electrical, Maritime Refrigeration, Maritime Hydraulics, Maritime Damage Control, and Maritime Supply Management.
• Ability to be vetted as a vessel watch officer through the NMC for acceptance as a U.S. Coast Guard approved instructor.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze situations, identify existing or potential problems, and recommend solutions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, and Teams).
• Outstanding communicative skills (verbal & nonverbal).

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Tax-deferred savings options
• Supplementary benefits
• Paid time off
• Professional development opportunities