Marine Science Technician (MST) Instructor

POSITION SUMMARY

The Marine Science Technician (MST) Instructor provides instructional services to meet the Coast Guard’s unique needs in support of marine safety, port safety, and commercial vessel examinations.

The instructor will provide expert skills and knowledge to deliver instruction to USCG students, focusing on ensuring students achieve the necessary skills mandated by the course curricula and course objectives.

Instructors are required to evaluate students’ performance by verifying the students understanding of the course material, competency of learned skills, and the student's ability to demonstrate applied knowledge.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• The instructor will provide expert skills and knowledge to deliver instruction to USCG students, focusing on ensuring students achieve the necessary skills mandated by the course curricula and course objectives.
• Instructors are required to evaluate students’ performance by verifying the students understanding of the course material, competency of learned skills, and the student's ability to demonstrate applied knowledge.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must possess a minimum of three (3) years’ experience as a primary classroom instructor, or graduate of an Instructor Development Course or civilian equivalent.
• Must possess a minimum of seven (7) years as a Marine Science Technician, or relevant marine safety field experience or civilian equivalent.
• Required experience / knowledge :
• Incident Command System (ICS 100, 200, 700, & 800).
• Risk-Based Decision Making.
• Confined Space Entry.
• Occupational Safety & Health.
• Pollution Response & Investigation.
• Waterfront Facility Inspections.
• Marine Transportation Security Act.
• Cyber Security.
• Port Safety & Commercial Vessel Examinations.
• Port Security & Multi-Mission Patrols.
• Hazardous Material Container Inspections.
• National Contingency Plan (NCP).
• Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA).
• Comprehensive Environmental Response and Compensation Liability Act (CERCLA).
• Inspections of designated waterfront and bulk liquid facilities.
• Investigations of reportable marine casualties.
• International Maritime Organization regulations.
• Examinations of foreign commercial vessel in accordance with the Coast Guard's Port State Control Program; and
• Multi-mission patrols to identify environmentally sensitive areas, cargo operations, anchorage areas, limited access areas and threats and or vulnerability to maritime security.
• Desires, but does not require, at least two of the following Coast Guard qualifications :
• Pollution Responder.
• Facility Inspector.
• Container Inspector; and
• Port State Control Examiner.
• No security clearance required.

BENEFITS

Constellis offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflect its commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

• Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance
• Paid Time-Off Program & Company Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Insurance : Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• On-the-job Training, Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

WORKING CONDITIONS

Classroom conditions will be comparable to a typical office setting with work hours of 0700-1900 based on the training schedule, with a typical 8-hour workday.

Field / Range conditions requires wearing PPE, working outside in weather during all four seasons, with prolonged periods of standing and moving while delivering training.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must pass a standard physical examination that includes, medical history, height, weight, blood pressure, and meet required fitness standards throughout employment under the contract.

Must pass pre-employment drug testing and remain drug free for the duration of the contract. Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

of equipment or stock inventory and stand for period of up to 8 hours per day.