Instructional Systems Specialist

Air Education and Training Command • Keesler AFB, MS

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About The Position

The position serves as a Curriculum Development Manager in the Training Support Flight at an AETC Technical Training Center. It is responsible for developing programs of instruction in occupational specialties or fields. The appointment is a term position, not to exceed September 30, 2030, and may be extended without further competition. PCS is not authorized.

The specialist plans, coordinates, designs, and validates instruction; develops, reviews, and revises instructional materials in accordance with established learning objectives; and develops plans and measurement devices to measure achievement of instructional objectives. The position also accomplishes special projects.

The position is classified at GS-11. Applicants must meet the GS-1750-11 education and qualification requirements, including a qualifying degree and coursework, specialized experience, qualifying graduate education, or an allowable combination of education and experience. Transcripts are required when education is used to qualify. Merit promotion applicants must also meet applicable time-in-grade requirements.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Male applicants must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must meet the positive education requirements specified in the OPM qualification standards.
• A bachelor's degree or higher that includes or is supplemented by at least 24 semester hours appropriate to the work, covering at least four of these five areas: learning theory/psychology of learning/educational psychology; instructional design practices; educational evaluation; instructional product; or computers in education and training.
• At least one year of specialized experience at the GS-09 level or equivalent, applying relevant knowledge of training administration, instructional design, technology for training design and delivery, data collection for training evaluation, program objectives, educational principles, or training studies and projects; or qualifying doctoral-level education; or a qualifying combination of education and experience.
• Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements; one year at GS-09 is required for GS-11 when TIG applies.
• Submit transcripts when using education to qualify.
• May occasionally be required to work outside normal duty hours.
• May occasionally be required to travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, design, and validate instruction.
• Develop, review, and revise instructional materials in accordance with established learning objectives.
• Develop plans and measurement devices for measuring achievement of instructional objectives.
• Accomplish special projects.
• Analyze and evaluate training studies and projects.
• Establish program objectives and assess progress toward their achievement.
• Apply education principles and techniques to help students acquire specific skills or knowledge.

Benefits

• Federal employees receive access to a comprehensive benefits package for themselves and their families; specific eligibility depends on position type.

What This Job Offers

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