FITT Scientific LLC Hiring for Information Systems Technician Telephony Instructor Job at Petaluma, CA Full Time

FITT Scientific is seeking Instructors with experience in Information Systems Telephony operations to work at Petaluma, CA to provide instructional services to meet the Coast Guard’s unique needs in training students attending “A” and “C” schools at the Training Center.

General: Instructors shall provide expert skills and knowledge to deliver instruction to their students, focusing on ensuring students achieve the necessary skills mandated by course curricula and successfully meeting course objectives. Instructors may be required to evaluate students’ performance by verifying their understanding of the course material, competency of learned skills, and their ability to demonstrate applied knowledge. Duties may include, but are not limited to:

(1) Prepare classroom or training areas and pick-up and return training devices, as needed

(2) Perform basic maintenance on training aids and/or equipment, as needed

(3) Prepare and execute to USCG Instructional standards in the conduct of classroom / laboratory / seminar / conference / discussion / lecture / demonstration / practical exercises per class training schedule

(4) Supplement the course curriculum and lesson plans by incorporating lessons learned from specific/relevant training and after-action reviews, doctrine; current and evolving Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTP) into the daily instruction

(5) Assist in conducting and assessing student critiques to identify strengths, weaknesses, and actions to improve performance

(6) Schedule and conduct remedial training and student retests

(7) Maintain and update a class status reports reflecting number of students in training and class progression

(8) Review and summarize student course critique, schedule remedial training as needed

(9) Conduct academic counseling

(10) Assist in grading written tests

(11) Assist in grading results performance tests

(12) Review and grade homework projects, and assist in the preparation of student-written evaluation upon student graduation for certain courses

(13) Review a student’s record for progression

(14) Make entries on student record of training form

(15) Complete Training Quality Reports and complete reports on students identified as receiving deficient training

(16) Prepare, process and forward required training records and/or any additional documentation IAW USCG Training Center (TRACEN) policies and procedures for student release prior to graduation.

(17) Receive instructor evaluations and modify execution of instructional activities based upon constructive criticism from students, peer faculty and supervisors to improve performance outcomes.

Education/Experience (Required):

Education: High School diploma or equivalent.

Experience: Two (2) years’ experience as a primary classroom instructor

Must possess subject matter expertise in the following areas:

Public Address Systems;

Public Branch Exchange (PBX) programming;

Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) fundamentals;

Data Networks;

Network Hardware;

Client/Server data networks;

Network hardware;

Client/server environments;

Microsoft products;

Red Hat Linux;

Troubleshooting procedures;

Electrical safety;

CPR;

Telephony network diagrams;

Electronics theory and operating principles;

Application(s) of existing and future technologies;

Equipment interoperability and compatibility.

Backbone and horizontal cabling requirements and standards;

Telephony concepts;

Troubleshooting series circuits;

Test equipment used to troubleshoot cabling;

Layout of network and telecommunication closets.

Fiber optic cable inner ductwork;

Install both ST and SC style cleave-and-crimp connectors;

Install UniCam connectors;

Install both ST and SC style pre-loaded epoxy connector (Hot Melt);

Install both ST and SC style epoxy connector;

Test and document cable installation for loss using an Optical Power Meter (OPM);

Repair a cable using a mechanical splice (FiberLok II);

Repair a cable using a fusion splice;

Retest and document loss after repair;

Use of an Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) and Visual Fault Locator (VFL) to troubleshoot a fiber cable installation. Client/server environments;

Additional Skills: The most competitive candidates will possess outstanding instructional and communicative skills (verbal & nonverbal). Instructors must be proficient with MS office computer programs (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), and ensure the ability to access all required training tools.

Primary duty location is in Petaluma, CA.

Job Type: Full-time, hourly pay plus benefits

Other: Must be a US citizen and must pass a background check.

Physical: Personnel shall be physically fit and able to perform duties requiring moderate lifting (not to exceed 45 lbs), long periods of standing, sitting or walking, and inclement weather conditions on occasion.

FITT Scientific is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, medical condition, gender identity or sexual orientation.