Total 628 Education / Training job vacancies in Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, AB15 8PJ

This is a secondary law enforcement position. Under the authority of the Aviation and Transportation Security Act (PL 107-71, November 19, 2001), you will function as a Federal Law Enforcement Officer and perform the duties and responsibilities assigned to Federal Air Marshals.

The position is located in the Field Operations Branch, Training Center, Law Enforcement/Federal Air Marshal Service (LE/FAMS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The LE/FAMS promotes public confidence in our Nation's civil transportation systems through effective risk-based strategic deployment of Federal Air Marshals (FAMs) and other LE/FAMS law enforcement resources in both air-and land-based mission assignments aboard U.S. air carriers, and in airports and other transportation modes within the Nation's general transportation systems. As the Supervisory Air Marshal in Charge (SAC), you will be responsible for performing the following duties:

• Serving as the Supervisory Air Marshal in Charge (SAC) of the TSA Training Center located in Atlantic City, NJ.
• Providing senior level leadership and guidance to a workforce consisting of Federal Air Marshals, other TSA employees, and other federal, state and local law enforcement stakeholders and program participants.
• Serving as a primary advisor and authoritative consultant to the LE/FAMS Director and Executive Staff on ongoing training requirements and methods to improve security in the transportation domain.
• Providing senior level leadership, directing the work subordinate managers and performing a wide range of managerial duties including the planning, direction, and coordination for day-to-day operations of the TSA Training Center program and training center operations. Programs managed include curriculum development, training delivery methodology, curriculum review/revision, training safety, records maintenance, instructor qualification/certification, general academy administration, training technology, and certification standards.
• Establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with multiple law enforcement organizations at all levels in support of law enforcement programs/teams within those organizations.
• Serving as a point of contact for LE/FAMS media and promotion activities.
• Serving as the supervisor for the other TSA Training Center first line supervisory personnel; assigning work, setting priorities, reviewing and evaluating the work and performance of subordinates, approving leave, coaching and developing employees, recommending corrective or disciplinary action, and assisting in the budget planning and managing assigned resources.
• Developing short and long-range planning and goal development based on the needs of the organization and coordination with customers both within and outside the organization.

The Substation Operator (Instructor) must have the technical qualifications and knowledge required to perform all duties, tasks, and responsibilities contained in the Substation Operator/D.C. Substation Operator job standard. While permanently assigned to the TTC, the incumbent is required to maintain currency in work practices, safety procedures, and certifications of the trade. The job may perform field work.

As a Substation Operator (Instructor), you will:

• Collaborates with Transmission Field Services (TFS) management, craft committee, and functional team in development of course outlines, lesson plans, and testing and evaluation materials to meet craft training objectives established by management.
• Provides instruction in general trade theory and substation operations and switching practices and procedure utilizing various delivery approaches or combination of methods (e.g., classroom, virtual, simulated controlled environment, etc.)
• Provide reports and feedback to managers, field supervisors, or Craft Committees, as appropriate.
• Sets the pace and example of behavior on the jobs (field/classroom), explain work rules, regulations, and policies.
• Develops assessment methods and instruments (written examination, skills-based exercises, etc.) appropriate for the subject matter.
• Plan, schedule and coordinate training courses. Arranges for guest speakers/instructors, arranges equipment and suitable training locations based on need (e.g., field, lab, etc.) or subject matter (physical/virtual).
• Maintains training records (e.g., examination results, training evaluation forms).

The Electrician (Instructor) must have the technical qualifications and knowledge required to perform and instruct on all duties, tasks, and responsibilities contained in the electrician job standard. While permanently assigned to the TTC, the incumbent of the job is required to maintain currency in trade work practices, safety procedures, and maintain certifications for the performance of field maintenance work.

As an Electrician (Instructor), you will:

• Collaborates with Transmission Field Services (TFS) management, craft committee, and functional team in development of course outlines, lesson plans, and testing and evaluation materials to meet short and long-term craft training objectives established by management.
• Plans, schedule and coordinate training courses. Arranges for guest speakers/instructors, arranges equipment and suitable training locations based on need (e.g., field, lab, etc.) or subject matter (physical/virtual).
• Provides instruction in general trade theory work practices and procedures of the trade utilizing various delivery approaches or combination of methods (e.g., classroom, virtual, simulated controlled environment, etc.)
• Obtains feedback and input on effectiveness of training from participants, field supervisors, managers, and others.
• Develops assessment methods and instruments (written examination, skills-based exercises, etc.) appropriate for the subject matter.
• Maintains training records (e.g., examination results, training evaluation forms).

Job Purpose:

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Location: Aberdeen Grammar School, Aberdeen

Duration: Permanent, Full Time

Roles that require PVG Membership

Please note that with effect from 1 April 2023, where a role requires PVG membership, candidates will be required to meet the cost of the PVG membership. This applies only to roles with a full time equivalent salary of £30,000 and above. (Teaching roles and jobs at Grade 11 and above (currently £30,285 per annum / £16.64 per hour)

The Council will pay for the PVG membership cost initially, either £18 for existing PVG scheme members, or £59 for non-members, and this cost will be deducted from an employee’s first FULL month’s salary payment.

Job purpose/about the role

To deliver quality education to assigned pupils and contribute to the professional, corporate life of the school in relation to pupils, staff and appropriate external bodies within the agreements of the SNCT.

The post holder needs to hold as a minimum:

• Appropriate teaching qualification
• Full GTC (Scotland) registration in the appropriate subject/sector, or be eligible for such registration
• PVG scheme membership – Working with Children

The postholder is able to demonstrate:

• Standard for Full Registration (please click on this link)

About Us

Please see the Job Profile for further details.

Aberdeen City Council is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. For further information, please see our Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Recruitment pack.

Flexible Working

We are happy to talk flexible working and offer flexible working for most roles in the organisation meaning that many of our employees enjoy the freedom of choosing a working pattern that suits them as much as it suits the organisation.

Disability Confident

We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you consider yourself to have a disability and think you may require a reasonable adjustment to be made for this part of the selection process, or would like further information in relation to reasonable adjustments, please contact AskHR@aberdeencity.gov.uk.

Armed Forces

We are a forces-friendly employer, have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a silver award recipient in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We have a specific email address for those in the forces, those who have left the forces, as well as their partners / spouses / families: armedforces@aberdeencity.gov.uk. We are able to answer questions about jobs and our application / selection process, as well as about our employee support provisions.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

We have a number of guaranteed interview schemes available to applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for who:

• have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 (all jobs)
• looked after young people, those that are in continuing care or are a care leaver up to the age of 29 (all jobs)
• are aged 16-24 and live in Aberdeen City or have been to an Aberdeen City Council school and are applying for a Modern Apprenticeship (except Trades apprenticeships)
• have done a Foundation Apprenticeship with Aberdeen City Council and are applying for any apprenticeships relevant to the area in which they did their Foundation Apprenticeship
• are New Scots* aged 16-24 and are applying for any apprenticeships

*"New Scots" are defined as refugees and asylum seekers who are in Scottish communities and include those who have been granted refugee status or another form of humanitarian protection, people seeking asylum, those who have been refused asylum, and those whose application has been refused but who remain in Scotland.

Further information can be found at https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/services/jobs

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• Use only approved methods, procedures and techniques in job functions and in operation of aircraft and stresses standardization of job functions. Conducts ground school on aircraft systems in support of flight units.
• Applies the latest methods and techniques of instruction obtained through attendance at formal instructor training courses and seminars.
• Maintains liaison with aviation safety inspectors who conduct the Air Carrier Airmen Certification Program, and serves in an advisory and consulting capacity on job functions in that specialty.
• Recommends improvements and revisions to management on existing approved courses and the overall training program.
• Develops courses, outlines, and lesson plans necessary to conduct the ground training phase. Develops and analyzes tests to assure the objectives of the course are met.
• Familiarizes students with the latest regulations and requirements affecting the aviation safety inspector's job functions.
• Standardizes the inspector's performance, proficiency and timing relative to compliance with existing job functions procedures.
• Evaluates and reports the capabilities and performance of each student. Also reports areas in which further study and training are necessary.
• May be assigned responsibilities as course manager of one or more courses administered by the branch. May also be temporarily assigned to special projects to accomplish work as may be required.
• The Academy instructor has responsibility which requires highly specialized training, significant managerial skills, specific technical qualifications, and detailed proficiency equal to the highest nonsupervisory grade level in the field that significantly represents the occupational workforce.
• Possesses a high degree of human relations and communications skills which enables the individual to function as an agency role model for both new and current FAA employees.
• Possesses the skills to be able to understand and convert procedural requirements into overall function design of the FAA Academy's CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE to provide reliable and accurate course development and instruction. Maintains technical knowledge and currency equivalent to that of the highest level full performance specialist.
• The incumbent must have an in depth knowledge of the FAA Academy training process as it relates to the Aviation Safety Inspector work force job functions. Required to maintain a high level of proficiency in the operation of high performance aircraft used in air transportation; the effectiveness with which the branch training programs are coordinated and implemented will depend upon the aeronautical knowledge and proficiency, while maintaining expertise in commercial and/or general aviation state-of-the-art training programs.
• Provides support to the management team in the preparation and administration of the budget; coordination of staff training and travel administration; program management and planning; workload scheduling; space utilization, resource management; security; property management - accountable items; reports and records as required.
• When performing the duties of team coordinator, the employee will coordinate resources, such as, rooms and supplies; work schedules; T&A's; travel orders; suspenses; and, budget inputs.

*Incumbent must hold an airline transport pilot certificate or hold a commercial pilot certificate with multiengine land and instrument ratings and be eligible for an airline transport pilot certificate.