Senior Technical Trainer - CIMIC - Bering Straits Native Corporation (BSNC)

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SUMMARY

Bering Straits Professional Services, a subsidiary of Bering Straits Native Corporation, is currently seeking a qualified Senior Technical Trainer - CIMIC with experience in civil-military affairs to support the Global Peace Operations Initiative (GPOI) security assistance program focused on building international peacekeeping capacity in Zambia.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned.

• The Senior Technical Trainer shall be the Team Lead’s principal trainer conducting various peacekeeping-related contract training requirements specified in the SOW.

QUALIFICATIONS - EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION

To  perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed beow are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Minimum of seven (7) years U.S. or foreign military experience, including service after September 11, 2001.
• Demonstrated military experience as a civil-military cooperation (CIMIC) practitioner. [CIMIC experience is defined as experience formally serving in a Civil Affairs unit and/or formal assignment – annotated by dates and duration – to an Engagement Team or CIMIC staff position in a maneuver unit. Candidates without these required assignment titles or unit experience may only be considered acceptable with detailed evidence of demonstrated experience and expertise – annotated by dates and duration – conducting formal, structured, and stand-alone CIMIC and engagement operations as a primary function of their responsibilities.]
• Relevant military operations or foreign security force (police or military) capacity building experience in the last 5 years.
• Experience as a trainer to a foreign security partner, military or civilian
• At least one deployment to a combat, peacekeeping, or other contingency operation as part of a civil affairs, engagement, Human Terrain, or other CIMIC-related team.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Completion of a U.S. or foreign equivalent recognized FET or civil affairs course for land forces.
• Experience working in sub-Saharan Africa.

NECESSARY PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Employees must maintain a constant state of mental alertness at all times. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This position requires the ability to maneuver around and see, hear, and verbally communicate with co-workers and contractors. Visual acuity to review written documentation and ability to hear and understand speech at normal room levels.
• Requires some physical exertion, such as walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces as well as time spent outdoors in extreme temperatures and variable weather conditions. Work can require prolonged standing indoors or outdoors, bending, reaching, and lifting.

DOT COVERED/SAFETY-SENSITIVE ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• This position is not subject to federal requirements regarding Department of Transportation “safety-sensitive” functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work Environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

The job is performed in an office setting with exposure to computer screens and requires extensive use of a computer, keyboard, mouse, and multi-line telephone system. The work described herein is primarily in a modern office setting. Occasional travel may be required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• This position is self-managed and works at the direction of the government and is directly related to the business operation supporting the customer’s objectives.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFYING FACTORS

As a condition of employment, you will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and have acceptable background check results. If applicable to the contract, you must also obtain the appropriate clearance levels required and be able to obtain access to military installations.

Shareholder Preference.  BSNC gives hiring, promotion, training and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, shareholder descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job.

Bering Straits Native Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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