INSTRUCTIONAL SYSTEMS SPECIALIST with Security Clearance

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Job description

Duties Summary: The primary purpose of this position is to provide an Instructional Systems Specialist, Instructional Program Evaluator, and Training Specialist developing programs of instruction for Air Operations Center (AOC) Formal Training Unit (FTU), including resident and distant learning, training programs. Incumbent will also be the single point of contact responsible for Faculty Development, to include planning, administering, developing, and evaluating On-the-Job training programs for military, civilian and contracted personnel. Duties: Applies professional knowledge of broad education and training program methods to develop formal training unit faculty, develop strategic plans, and recommend major program modifications that impact a broad range of issues that impact squadron-wide functions. Plans, coordinates, designs, implements and validates major components of Air Operations Center (AOC) Formal Training Unit (FTU) training instructional design focusing on operational level command and control in at least one of the following disciplines: such as multi-service doctrine development and delivery; strategy; combat operations management; combat plans development and dissemination; Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR); system and network administration, Interface Control Operations, and specialty team functions and processes. Develops instructors through assigned blocks of formal training for advanced courses involving management, program administration, ISD instructional methods, policy execution, or similar subjects equivalent to graduate level fields of study. Develops, reviews, and revises AOC FTU training instructional materials in accordance with established learning objectives. Using training experience and knowledge of AOC FTU training, develops the plan and measurement devices for measuring achievement of instructional objectives. Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship Required Males must be registered for Selective Service, see If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program Disclosure of Political Appointments Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position Leave accrual may be authorized upon request The employee must obtain and maintain secret security clearance. This position may require the employee to occasionally travel or long periods away from the normal duty station to include CONUS or overseas and may include remote or isolated areas. The employee may be required to travel on military or commercial aircraft to accomplish temporary duty. Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Professional and Scientific Positions, to include the Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for the GS-1750, Instructional Systems Series. BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Applicant has a 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 have included study in at least four of the following five areas: Learning theory, psychology of learning, educational psychology: Study of learning theories as they relate to the systematic design, development, and validation of instructional material. Instructional design practices: Study of the principles and techniques used in designing training programs, developing design strategy and models, and applying design methods to the improvement of instructional effectiveness. Educational evaluation: Study of the techniques for evaluating the effectiveness of instructional/educational programs, including developing written and performance tests and survey instruments, and determining reliability and validity of evaluation instruments. Instructional product development: Study of the techniques appropriate for developing training materials, including identifying learner characteristics, specifying objectives, applying training strategy, validating training materials, and evaluating training. Computers in education and training: Study of the application of computers in education and training, including selecting appropriate computer software. 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. 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-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes in-depth professional knowledge of learning theory and the principles, methods, practices and techniques of one or more specialties of the instructional systems field; to include instructional design, occupational analysis, instructional materials development, training aids and devices, instructional services, instructional program evaluation, staff and faculty development, tests and measurement, or instructional program administration. Knowledge of the professional application of recognized Instructional System Development (ISD) models for curriculum development and evaluation purposes. Knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods to participate in the assessment and improvement of training programs. 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-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. 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. In-depth professional knowledge of learning theory and the principles, methods, practices and techniques of one or more specialties of the instructional systems field; to include instructional design, occupational analysis, instructional materials development, training aids and devices, instructional services, instructional program evaluation, staff and faculty development, tests and measurement, or instructional program administration. 2. Knowledge of the professional application of recognized Instructional System Development (ISD) models for curriculum development and evaluation purposes. 3. Knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods to participate in the assessment and improvement of training programs. 4. Ability to develop course materials and instructional methods, principles, and techniques in order to develop a n d instruct on self-contained training courses, obtain training resources and assess overall effectiveness in meeting established training or accreditation requirements. 5. Skill to communicate effectively both orally and in writing as an instructor and course developer at a formal training school. 6. Ability to negotiate complex issues; and maintain good working relationships. 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. Education IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Additional information Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here . To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this

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