Instructional Systems Specialist

Air Education and Training Command • Sheppard AFB, TX

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About The Position

The Instructional Systems Specialist develops programs of instruction in occupational specialties or fields. The position plans, coordinates, designs, and validates instructional design components; develops, reviews, and revises instructional materials in accordance with established learning theories; develops measurement plans and devices to determine achievement of instructional objectives and training elements; and completes special projects related to the instructional program.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Complete the initial online questionnaire and any additional assessments.
• Meet the GS-1750 basic education requirement: a bachelor's or higher degree from an accredited college or university, including at least 24 semester hours of relevant coursework in at least four of five areas: learning theory and psychology of learning; instructional design practices; educational evaluation; instructional product development; and computers in education and training. Transcripts must be submitted.
• Meet the specialized-experience requirement through one year of specialized experience at the GS-09 level or equivalent, or three years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or an equivalent doctoral degree in a relevant field, or a qualifying combination of graduate education and experience.
• Specialized experience includes knowledge of instructional design principles and methods for planning, coordinating, and designing full-length courses or complex development areas; developing and revising complete training products; and developing plans or policies to measure achievement of instructional objectives.
• Merit promotion applicants must meet the applicable time-in-grade requirement; one year at GS-09 is required for GS-11 consideration where TIG applies.
• Knowledge of training administration, policies, and procedures; instructional principles, practices, and techniques; instructional design and materials development, including technology for training design and delivery; and aerospace ground equipment principles and theories.
• Ability to establish program objectives and assess progress toward their achievement, and to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service.
• All federal employees must have direct deposit.
• Depending on appointment type, serve a one-year probationary period or two-year trial period; continued employment after that period requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• The position may require travel by military or commercial aircraft for temporary duty.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, design, and validate components of instructional design.
• Develop, review, and revise instructional materials in accordance with established learning theories.
• Develop measurement plans and devices to determine achievement of instructional objectives and training elements.
• Accomplish special projects related to the instructional program.

Benefits

• Federal employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, with benefits available to the employee and family; specific eligibility depends on position type.

What This Job Offers

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