Recruiter: Michael Baker International
Location: United StatesOther Locations: Saudi Arabia, AF-AF-Kabul Afghanistan
Description
So what does a Mentor – EOD Technician at Michael Baker International do?
You will serve as an operational training and administrative advisor for Office of Antiterrorism Assistance (DS/T/ATA) programs delivered to participant nations. You will be responsible for developing the subject matter expertise, skills and knowledge of host nation security forces, developing and maintaining sustainment training schedules, monitoring local national instructors, participating in ATA training deliveries, and developing sustainable organizational capabilities to manage units and support the performance of functional duties. Cross-cultural sensitivity is crucial. You will report to DS/T/ATA in Washington, D.C., and to the Regional Security Officer and/or the Resident Program Manager abroad. Frequent overseas travel including unscheduled, night, weekend, and holiday work may be required. Overseas deployment may involve long and strenuous travel and living under adverse conditions. When deployed overseas, the security situation at the deployment locations may be extremely volatile and you will be required to use personal protective equipment and exercise special safety precautions.
Can you walk me through a typical day of a Mentor – EOD Technician?
You’ll be assigned to the Regional Security Office or the RPM, providing operational and administrative guidance for DS/T/ATA in-country training programs.
You will mentor and develop the host nation’s instructors in adult learning concepts, curriculum presentations and other critical areas of leadership and instructor development.
You will foster the development of sustainable organizational capabilities to manage units and support the performance of functional duties.
You will meet with the host nation’s security officials and aid the Regional Security Officer on matters pertaining to the Bureau’s counterterrorism efforts. In locations without an ATA Resident Program Manager, regularly briefs the RSO, Ambassador or Deputy Chief of Mission on program developments and sustainment training activities.
You will maintain and manage grant/loan equipment inventories to partner nations and assists the Regional Security Officer with yearly reporting and acquisition requirements.
You’ll provide guidance and support on operational matters concerning DS/T/ATA training deliveries. As necessary, you will serve as on-site monitor and provide pre-deployment orientation, preparation, and administrative and support for attendees of training in the US.
You will be responsible for developing and leading the delivery of specialized refresher and sustainment training to DS/T/ATA students. Training will include basic weapons handling skills, live-fire exercise, mounted/dismounted security patrols, personnel/vehicle screening, counter assault tactics, tactical combat casualty care (TCCC), and other subjects as directed by DS/T/ATA.
In locations without an ATA Resident Program Manager, you will serve as the DS/T/ATA representative and point person in their country of residence for DS/T/ATA issues and operations. At the direction of DS/T/ATA, you’ll respond to taskings, gather information, and prepare appropriate reports.
You will monitor compliance with U.S. and foreign laws, regulations, directives, standards, and policies.
In certain locations, you will play a direct role in security contingency planning, working closely with the RSO, other Embassy agencies and the host nation’s security forces to identify potential security threats to U.S. personnel and help coordinate between RSO and host nation’s response elements during a crisis at the Embassy.
You will complete a monthly checklist to ensure program management concerns are documented and milestones are being met.
What can I expect for a career path, and where might this role take me?
We are committed to the growth of our internal personnel and we support this with first-rate learning and development that leads to career advancement!
There are also many opportunities to advance or move laterally into other areas of interest within the business!
Could I be the Mentor – EOD Technician Michael Baker International is looking for?
You MUST be US citizen and possess or be able to obtain a SECRET clearance.
You will need seven (7) or more years of experience facilitating instructor development to include familiarity with current adult education standards.
You need an instructor certification from a recognized local, county, municipal, state, or federal law enforcement institution or military organization.
You must have Five (5) or more years of experience interacting on a professional level with foreign nationals.
You need to have at least Ten (10) years of experience from a recognized local, county, municipal, state, or federal law enforcement institution or military.
Further, you need at least Ten (10) years of experience in one or more of the following fields: Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician, Academy or Training development, Law Enforcement, Physical Security, Tactical Operations, and Protective Operations.
You must have a Bachelor’s degree or five (5) additional years’ experience in the bullet above.
You must have a demonstrated mastery of Federal security laws, regulations, directives, and guidelines, and Department of State security regulations, standards, and policies to provide guidance to security officials at overseas diplomatic posts in ensuring the protection of U.S. personnel, facilities, and information.
Comprehensive knowledge of overseas post functions, operations, and security environments, especially at high threat posts, to provide advice in determining security needs is required.
Expert knowledge of a variety of specialized tactical disciplines to provide mentoring and advice to DS/T/ATA partner nations is necessary.
You must have effective interpersonal skills for interacting with various subject matter experts and differing levels of US and foreign officialdom (for the latter, cross-cultural sensitivity is crucial), and for exchanging information and coordinating cooperatively with that of others inside and external to DS/T/ATA.
The ability to interact effectively with individuals at all levels to obtain the cooperation and support necessary to achieve security program objectives is necessary.
You need the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to provide advice and guidance, interpret policies and directives, justify plans and proposals, prepare and present high level briefings, and represent the Bureau and Department in a wide variety of internal and external forums.
You’ll need a working knowledge of MS Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Power Point, etc.).
You should possess a working knowledge of Embassy operations and administrative support functions.
You may be required to carry a firearm and maintain firearms proficiency to DS standards and drive standard or armored vehicles in a high threat environment overseas.
What would make me stand out as a candidate?
Relevant experience as Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technician.