INSTRUCTIONAL SYSTEMS SPECIALIST

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as a Curriculum Development Manager in the Training Support Flight at an AETC Technical Training Center, responsible for the development of programs of instruction in occupational specialties or fields.

Qualifications

This is a Term position NTE _30-Sep-2030____; the individual selected for this position may be extended without further competition. Current Federal civilian employees may apply for this position using "Reinstatement" eligibility and if selected, a break in service of at least 4 calendar days may be required prior to appointment to this position. BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR GS-1750-11: A Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) that included or was supplemented by at least 24 semester hours appropriate to the work of the position to be filled. The course work must include study in at least four of the following five areas: (1) Learning theory, psychology of learning, educational psychology; (2) Instructional design practices (3) Educational evaluation (4) Instructional product OR (5) Computers in education and training. Some positions in this series may specialize in one or two functional areas, where more specific academic preparation may be necessary. For such positions, agencies may require course work in the applicable functional area(s) as part of the above-required 24 semester hours. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. AND In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience include: 1) applying professional knowledge of training administration, polices, procedures, principles, practices, and techniques of instruction to include use of technology for design and delivery of training; 2) applying professional knowledge of instructional design and materials development to include use of technology for design and delivery of training; 3) applying professional knowledge of data collection techniques and practices used to extract or obtain a variety of information required for the evaluation of training programs; 4) ability to establish program objectives and to assess progress toward their achievement; 5) ability to apply the principle and techniques of education and to help students acquire specific skills or knowledge; and 6) ability to analyze, evaluate and accomplish special training studies and projects. Note: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application. OR EDUCATION: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-­grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of training administration, polices, procedures, principles, practices, and techniques of instruction to include use of technology for design and delivery of training 2. Knowledge of instructional design and materials development to include use of technology for design and delivery of training 3. Knowledge of data collection techniques and practices used to extract or obtain a variety of information required for the evaluation of training programs 4. Ability to establish program objectives and to assess progress toward their achievement 5. Ability to apply the principle and techniques of education and to help students acquire specific skills or knowledge 6. Ability to analyze, evaluate and accomplish special training studies and projects PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.