Jan 21, 2013

Maritime Traffic Controller , Lebanon

Employer: American Systems Corp. 
Location: Beirut, Lebanon

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking a retired/former US Coast Guard or US Navy personnel with Maritime Traffic Controllerexperience to guide and assist Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) – Navy personnel to control maritime traffic in Lebanese territorial waters Target audiences for the training and courses to be taught are 18 LAF Navy enlisted personnel in each training session. This position is located in Beirut, Lebanon.

This Security Assistance Training Team is one of several being provided to the Lebanese Armed Forces in support of increasing the Lebanese Armed Forces operational readiness. 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. This is the fourth year of a multi-year US Assistance program.Duties and Responsibilities:
Develop instructional material and train the LAF Navy personnel on the following:
Radar and AIS (Automatic Identification System) and radio communication system
VTS (Vessel Traffic System)
VTMIS (Vessel Traffic Management Information System)
Train the LAF in topics listed above.

For over nine 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 Lebanese Military Complex. Persons hired will be full-time salaried employees of AMERICAN SYSTEMS. There is no requirement/authorization to carry firearms.
Job Requirements


Position Qualification Requirements:
Retired/former U.S Coast Guard with Maritime Traffic Controller experience.
Specialists in port control domain.
Well versed in, and capable of developing a Program of Instruction (POI) in a limited amount of time using available materials and publications.
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 recent negative HIV test. (Although Lebanon does not require any specific immunizations, candidate should have current immunizations as listed on the US State Department and CDC’s websites for travel to Lebanon.)
Must possess a current US Tourist Passport (with no Israeli stamps). (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:
Proven record of successful performance as a Maritime Traffic Controller.
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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