Training Instructor

You will serve as a TRAINING INSTRUCTOR in the The Shore Intermediate Maintenance Activity (SIMA) of MID ATLANTIC REGIONAL MAINTENANCE CTR.

Duties

• You will provide expert-level oversight for the repair and modernization of the surface fleet, ensuring the workforce possesses the skills required to maintain structural integrity, propulsion reliability, and electrical distribution systems.
• You will provide expert-level instruction and deck-plate On-the-Job Training (OJT) across Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical spectrum (Engines/Propulsion, Hull, Machine/Mechanical, Electrical, Fleet Support).
• You will translate highly technical engineering data from diverse disciplines (Hull, Electrical, Mechanical) into clear, actionable repair actions.
• You will serve as mentor to junior-level trainers and military personnel, fostering a culture of technical excellence and rigorous adherence to safety and maintenance standards across the fleet.
• You will exercise broad administrative and technical judgement in planning and executing Training and will direct and prioritize workload for employees, either Military, Civilian or contractor support personnel.
• You will be responsible for designing and refining the technical training methodology used across the command, ensuring that all instruction aligns with the Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual (JFMM) and current Navy directives.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level.
• Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites.
• You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver’s license.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a current Marine Gas Turbine Inspector (MGTI) certification (NEC 4136 or U07A).

Qualifications

• Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
• Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:
• Experience applying knowledge of private and public shipyard repair processes, advanced planning for maintenance availabilities, and database management for maintenance tracking.
• Experience delivering advanced instruction in marine gas turbines (LM2500), propulsion, diesel systems, CPP, structural welding, precision machining, power distribution, and Fleet Technical Assistance (FTA).
• Experience aligning with Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual (JFMM), development of training frameworks, resolving emergent maintenance challenges, and mentoring junior trainers.
• Experience performing Shipboard inspections and duties in a high-tempo industrial environment.
• Experience navigating warships, which includes climbing vertical ladders and accessing confined machinery spaces to conduct on-site inspections.
• Experience translating highly technical engineering data into clear, actionable briefings for non-technical senior executives and Flag-level leadership.

Additional information

• This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.
• Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.
• A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.
• During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area.
• Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements may vary.
• Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants.
• Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ).

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.