Vocational Technical Instructor (Temporary Assignm

Position Title: Vocational Technical Instructor (Temporary Assignment – 60 Days)
Assignment Duration: Temporary 60-Day Assignment with Potential for Full-Time Employment
Location: Joint Base Charleston Brig, Charleston, South Carolina
Department: Veritas Management Group

Summary

Veritas Management Group (VMG) is a leading management consulting firm offering solutions to complex challenges involving public health, technology, and military domains. We serve government and commercial sector organizations, academic institutions, and non-profit organizations, domestically and globally. We are committed to transforming public health through equitable, data-driven solutions.

VMG is seeking a Vocational Technical Instructor for a temporary 60-day assignment supporting the Joint Base Charleston Brig. Successful performance during the initial assignment may result in an opportunity for conversion to a permanent full-time position, based on contract needs and individual performance.

The Vocational Technical Instructor will provide classroom and hands-on vocational instruction in forklift operations, heavy equipment, construction site safety, and basic tool operations for incarcerated individuals participating in the Brig's vocational training program. This position plays a critical role in promoting workforce readiness, technical skill development, and successful rehabilitation while maintaining a safe, secure, and structured learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver classroom and hands-on vocational instruction in forklift operations, heavy equipment, construction site safety, and basic tool operations.
• Develop, implement, and maintain lesson plans that incorporate vocational education, technical skills training, and life skills development.
• Plan and schedule instructional activities for both individual and group learning environments.
• Demonstrate equipment operation and provide practical instruction to ensure participant understanding and competency.
• Maintain accurate training records, attendance documentation, and participant progress reports.
• Monitor classroom activities and ensure appropriate use of instructional materials, equipment, and workstations.
• Manage vocational training resources, including classroom materials and the prisoner library.
• Coordinate monthly classroom schedules with the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) to avoid conflicts with Brig operations.
• Monitor participant work assignments, classroom performance, and daily progress while maintaining accountability at all times.
• Operate, maintain, and perform minor repairs on forklift equipment used during instruction.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and professional learning environment in accordance with Brig policies, procedures, and security requirements.
• Collaborate with government personnel and facility staff to ensure the successful delivery of the vocational training program.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Current Sponsor Representative/Craft Instructor Certification through the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER), or the ability to obtain certification within 60 days of employment.
• Experience providing vocational, technical, or workforce development instruction.
• Experience developing lesson plans and maintaining training documentation.
• Strong communication, instructional, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a structured correctional environment.
• Ability to successfully pass a background investigation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Heavy Equipment Operator experience.
• Experience teaching vocational or technical education programs.
• Experience working in a correctional or detention facility.
• Military experience.
• Experience instructing adult learners in classroom and hands-on training environments.

Work Environment

• Temporary full-time assignment for an initial 60-day period, with the potential for conversion to a permanent full-time position based on performance and contract requirements.
• Position is located at Joint Base Charleston Brig, Charleston, South Carolina.
• Work is performed in a secure correctional facility and classroom environment.
• Position requires daily interaction with incarcerated individuals while adhering to all facility security and safety protocols.
• Standing, walking, equipment demonstrations, and light equipment maintenance are required throughout the assignment.