Instructional Systems Specialist

Air Education and Training Command • Sheppard AFB, TX

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About The Position

The Instructional Systems Specialist serves in a professional role developing programs of instruction in occupational specialties or fields. The position plans, coordinates, designs, and validates instructional design components; develops, reviews, and revises instructional materials to meet established learning objectives; and creates plans and measurement devices to assess achievement of instructional objectives. The role also completes special projects related to the instructional program.

The position is classified at the GS-11 level. Applicants must meet the GS-1750 basic education requirements and specialized experience, education, or combination-of-education-and-experience qualifications. Qualifications are evaluated based on knowledge of training administration and instructional methods, instructional design and materials development, program objectives and assessment, communication skills, and knowledge of munitions, aircraft armament, and nuclear weapons principles and practices.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must complete the initial online questionnaire and additional assessment(s).
• Must meet the GS-1750 basic requirement: successful completion of a full four-year course of study at an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree, including at least 24 semester hours appropriate to the position and coursework in at least four of five areas: learning theory/psychology of learning/educational psychology; instructional design practices; educational evaluation; instructional product development; and computers in education and training.
• Must have at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-09 level or equivalent, including experience applying instructional design principles and methods to plan, coordinate, and design full-length courses or complex development areas; developing or revising full-length training products; and developing plans or policies to measure achievement of instructional objectives. Alternatively, applicants may qualify with a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, 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. Time-in-grade also applies to specified VEOA applicants who are current or recent GS employees.
• Must submit transcripts when qualifying based on education; transcripts must be verified before appointment when education is the basis for qualification.
• Foreign education must be shown to be equivalent to education from a conventional U.S. education program.
• Knowledge of training administration, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of instruction.
• Knowledge of instructional design and materials development, including use of technology for training design and delivery.
• Ability to establish program objectives and assess progress toward their achievement.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of munitions, aircraft armament, and nuclear weapons principles and practices.
• The position may require travel by military or commercial aircraft for temporary duty.
• Depending on the appointment type, the selectee must serve a one-year probationary period or a two-year trial period.
• If authorized to receive a permanent change of station, the selectee may be required to complete and sign an OCONUS agreement.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, design, and validate components of instructional design.
• 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 relating to the instructional program.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package. Specific benefits depend on the position and eligibility; applicants are directed to review federal benefits and contact the hiring agency for details.
• Direct deposit is required for all federal employees.
• Disabled veteran leave may be available to qualifying federal employees hired on or after November 5, 2016, with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more.

What This Job Offers

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