NSS Instructor

Engineering Support Personnel, Inc. (ESP) is currently seeking a full time Navigation, Seamanship and Shiphandling Instructor for the Surface Warfare Officers School Command at NS Newport, RI.

Primary duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Provide classroom and laboratory instruction in NSS subject areas based on SWOS provided curriculum and in accordance with the Navigation, Seamanship and Shiphandling Training Requirements Document.
• Operate NSS simulators and other computer based training systems in support of conducting NSS exercises.
• Provide pre and post exercise briefing instruction to SWOS students.
• Provide for the assessment of SWOS students, record keeping, and reporting in accordance with SWOS and NSS TRD requirements.
• Maintain SWOS provided curriculum and make recommendations to SWOS when modifications to the curriculum are deemed necessary to enhance learning, based on maritime education and training best practices or to meet updated SWOS, NSS TRD, Surface Navy, NAVDORM, or requirements from other competent authority.
• Maintain highest levels of expertise in NSS subject areas, NSS TRD, NAVDORM, standard Navy conning commands, current maritime education and training best practices, U.S. Navy Surface Ship particulars and maneuvering characteristics for all ship classes, and other areas as appropriate.

Job Requirements:

• Former qualified Navy Surface Warfare Officer (LT or LCDR) with at least 3 years sea service OR a U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) license as 2nd or 1st Mate; AND
• Have received appropriate guidance in instructional techniques and competency assessment methods and practice involving the use of simulators.
• Possess the required knowledge, skills and abilities to conduct training and assessment using a full mission or part task bridge simulator.
• Demonstrated expert level knowledge and understanding of NSS subject matter, NSS TRD, current version of the Surface Ship Navigation Department Organization and Regulations Manual (NAVDORM), standard Navy conning commands, maritime education and training best practices, U.S. Navy Surface Ship maneuvering characteristics for all ship classes.
• Currently possess or the ability to possess a SECRET clearance.

Desired Criteria:

• Completed USCG approved advanced shiphandling course.
• Recent (i.e., within the last 5 years) underway shiphandling experience.
• Shiphandling experience in restricted waters and near dock areas with various ship types.

Pay:

• Commensurate with skills and abilities.
• A complete comprehensive benefit package is offered including; Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401 (k), and FSA.

Affirmative Action Employer m/f/d/v, EOE