Mar 13, 2013

Search and Rescue Instructor (OCONUS)

Employer: American Systems Corp.
Location: Kosovo
Job Description
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking a retired/ former US Army Firefighter that has experience deploying as a Search and Rescue (SAR) Team Lead. The successful candidate will serve as an advisor/trainer on the Kosovo Search and Rescue Technical Assistance Field Team (TAFT).
This Security Assistance Training Team is being provided to the Kosovo Security Force in support of increasing the capabilities of the Kosovar SAR Company. This training team is being provided as part of a Security Assistance Training Program that directly supports US Foreign Policy and the execution of Department of Defense Security Cooperation Plans and Programs.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Advise and assist the Kosovar SAR Company commander in developing and implementing a detailed training program.
Provide equipment training for INSARAG Heavy Rescue Teams.
Provide training for specialized rescue operations.
Provide training for supporting deployed/Task Force Operations.
Provide Baseline and International USAR Training.
Provide Disaster Logistics Training.
Provide Command Training.
Provide Search Training.
Provide Advanced Structural Collapse Training.
Provide Train-the-Trainer class.
Provide Swift Water Rescue and Boat Operator Training.
Provide Advanced Breaching, Breaking and Steel Cutting Training.
Provide Advanced Disaster Logistics Training.
Provide Rescue in a Contaminated Environment Training.
Provide Medical Specialist Training.
Provide Canine Search Specialist Training.

For over ten years, AMERICAN SYSTEMS has supported the delivery of training services to foreign military personnel in support of US foreign assistance programs. We offer a very competitive compensation and benefit package and there are no upfront out of pocket expenses for persons hired. All travel and transportation arrangements will be made and paid for by AMERICAN SYSTEMS. Living expenses are paid by AMERICAN SYSTEMS with all employees living in western-style secure accommodations. Work is performed five days per week at a secure facility/base within the host nation (foreign purchaser). Persons hired will be full-time salaried employees of AMERICAN SYSTEMS. There is no requirement/authorization to carry firearms.
Job Requirements
Retired/ former US Army Firefighter.
Must have experience Heavy Search and Rescue leadership experience.
Must have deployed as SAR Team Leader or higher.
Medical physical exam within the last 12-months with no chronic conditions that would prevent performance of duties in a semi-austere, seasonably very-hot environment with limited access to “western standard” medical care. C-JTSCC 952.225-0009 Medical Screening And Vaccination Requirements For Contractor Employees Operating In The CENTCOM Area Of Responsibility (AOR) (Aug 2011).
Ability to present proof of negative HIV test within 90 days of traveling overseas.
Must possess a current US Tourist Passport. (Passport must not expire within 12-months of being hired.)
Candidate must be drug-free with ability to successfully pass drug screening test.
Ability to pass a comprehensive background check.
Ability to effectively conduct cross-cultural communications and deliver training/instruction with the use of an interpreter.

Background / Experience Requirements:
Experience working on a deployed SAR.
Prior experience conducting cross-cultural communications and delivering training/instruction with the use of an interpreter.
Prior experience as a military instructor in the related skill is highly desired.
Prior experience developing military instructional material.
Prior experience working with and training foreign military personnel is highly desired.
Prior experience working with foreign military personnel in the region is highly desired.

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