Description

LB&B Associates is currently accepting applications for a Maritime Instructor, Mid-Level to support operations in in Norfolk, VA. Candidate must hold either a current DoD Secret clearance or be eligible to obtain a clearance.

Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 4:30 pm


Instructors teach U.S. Navy Surface Warfare Officers and Enlisted Bridge Navigation Watch Standers who are participating in Bridge Resource Management (BRM), Basic Ship Handling (BSH), Junior Officer of the Deck (JOOD), Officer of the Deck (OOD) Part 1 and 2, and other courses of instruction as required in NSS subject areas. Training provided is a combination of classroom instruction computer instruction, and simulator instruction. Additionally, candidates must be very computer literate, competent in ship handling tactics and techniques of US naval vessels, competent delivering instruction in a classroom and trainer environment, and able to learn quickly.
Instructor Qualifications and Certifications
Maritime Instructor, Mid-Level
MID-LEVEL MARINER (MLM) (must satisfy a-g):
a) Must be either:
i. A former Navy Surface Warfare qualified Officer of the Deck on at least two (2) Surface Combatants OR single long tour (minimum of 30 months); OR

ii. Have a USCG license, OR

iii. A former Second or First Mate on a Merchant Marine vessel with knowledge of Navigation, Seamanship, and Shiphandling principles outlined in the Navigation, Seamanship, Shiphandling Training Requirements Document (NSS TRD); AND

b) Have comprehensive knowledge of Navigation, Shiphandling, and Seamanship to include, but are not limited to: (1) Shipboard Navigation Department Organization; (2) Weather; (3) Nautical Charts; (4) MOBOARDS; (5) Visual Navigational Aids; (6) Law of the Sea; (7) Voyage Management System; (8) ARPA/Radar; (9) Tides and Currents; (10) Underway Replenishment; (11) Anchoring; (12) Duties of Underway Officer of the Deck; (13) Operational Risk Management; (14) Shiphandling Fundamentals; (15) Officer of the Deck Math; AND

c) Have knowledge of the Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 (COLREGs) and all applications for teaching surface warfare officers international and inland navigation rules of the road. Areas of emphasis include, but are not limited to: (1) Lights, flags, and sound signals; (2) Meeting, overtaking, and crossing situations; (3) Sail, power, and towing vessels; (4) General prudential rule; and (5) Buoys and channel markers; AND

d) Have completed A-061-0042 VMS Operator Course or A-061-0044 VMS 9 Operator or approved equivalent; AND

e) Have knowledge of learning principles, practices, and methods of one or more specialty areas (e.g., occupational analysis; instructional product development; instructional materials development; tests and measurement generation and analysis; education evaluation and computer technology application). Demonstrated skill in applying this knowledge in developing and promoting experimental or innovative program activities in areas where traditional techniques and approaches are not applicable or have not proven adequately effective; AND

f) Exhibit proven experience in Navy Training Course Management to include scenario/topic development, revisions of existing courses, course master schedules, and student management; AND

g) Exhibit proven experience in delivering curriculum/scenario/topics in both a classroom and simulator setting.

Education: Undergraduate degree required.
Security Clearance: Current SECRET clearance required.

The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employer is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other protected factor by country, regional or local law.