Instructional Systems Specialist

Air Education and Training Command • Sheppard AFB, TX

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About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as an Instructional Systems Specialist developing programs of instruction in occupational specialties or fields. Duties include planning, coordinating, designing, and validating components of instructional design. The role involves developing, reviewing, and revising instructional materials in accordance with established learning objectives, and developing the plan and measurement devices for measuring achievement of instructional objectives. The specialist will also accomplish special projects relating to the instructional program.

Requirements

• Must complete initial online questionnaire and additional assessment(s)
• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• 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.
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• Position may require travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY
• Bachelor's Degree that included or was supplemented by at least 24 semester hours appropriate to the position to be filled. The course work must have included study in at least four (4) of the following five (5) areas: (1) Learning theory, psychology of learning, educational psychology; (2) Instructional design practices; (3) Educational evaluation; (4) Instructional product development; (5) Computers in education and training.
• 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 includes comprehensive knowledge of a wide variety of instructional design principles and methods sufficient to plan, coordinate, and design instruction for full-length courses or complex development areas. Comprehensive knowledge of a wide variety of instructional development methods sufficient to develop and revise instructional materials which result in complete and full-length training products for specialty area or career management fields. Comprehensive knowledge of a wide variety of instructional measurement methods and principles sufficient to develop plans or policies for measuring achievement of instructional objectives.
• Knowledge of training administration, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of instruction.
• Knowledge of instructional design and materials development to include use of technology for design and delivery of training.
• Ability to establish program objectives and to assess progress toward their achievement.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of aircraft maintenance principles and practice

Nice To Haves

• Successfully completed three (3) years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, designs and validates components of instructional design.
• Develops, reviews, and revises instructional materials in accordance with established learning objectives.
• Develops the plan and measurement devices for measuring achievement of instructional objectives.
• Accomplishes special projects relating to the instructional program.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level