Operational Medicine Instructor

Role Overview

The Operational Medicine Instructor will serve as an instructor and subject matter expert on operational medicine issues and will present instruction in the form of lectures, conferences, group discussions, and psychomotor exercises. The position is based at the U.S. Department of State, Foreign Affairs Security Training Center (FASTC) in Blackstone, VA.

What You Will Do

Delivers specialized training and instruction in operational medicine utilizing current TCCC and Diplomatic Security (DS) medical guidelines. Develops course content, lesson plans, and student manuals. Travels to multiple locations to provide instruction and performs duties in field conditions in all climates.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Requires strong organizational, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills. Must be able to work in a collaborative, team environment. Recent experience in teaching TCCC or tactical/operational medicine is preferred.

Requirements

• Two or more years of instructional experience
• Five to ten years of prior military service and experience or equivalent experience in the functional area field
• Bachelor’s Degree (BA/BS) in an associated technical discipline or equivalent
• Successfully graduated from military or civil schooling in the designated program or functional areas
• Completed at least one utilization tour or assignment in the designated program or functional areas or successfully graduated from military or civil schooling and completed assignment(s) in the designated program or functional areas
• Must hold a valid driver’s license and be willing and able to drive official US Government vehicles up to and including 16 passenger vans
• Program support experience in a training and/or educational environment
• Must be a US citizen and possess or be able to obtain/maintain a SECRET security clearance

Benefits

• Drug Free Workplace
• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Pre-employment drug screen
• Random drug screens throughout the term of employment