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The primary purpose of this position is to support Air University's Global College of Professional Military Education (GCPME) in fulfilling its core mission as directed by the Commander, Air University, and both the Commandant, Air Command and Staff College (ACSC), and Commandant, Global College of Professional Military Education. The incumbent supports the process of academic assessment and improvement by collaborating with the Director of Institutional Effectiveness.
Conditions of employment
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 FOR GS-1750: A Bachelor's degree (or higher 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 include study in at least four of the following five areas: (1) Learning theory, psychology of learning, educational psychology ; (2) Instructional design practices (3) Educational evaluation (4) Instructional product development, OR (5) Computers in education and training . 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.
AND
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 comprehensive knowledge of an extensive body of rules, concepts, theories, techniques, procedures, terminology, and operations of educational program assessment necessary to perform a wide variety of assignments involving program assessment tools, metrics, and reports. Skill in applying analytical methods and techniques to access educational processes. Skill in applying knowledge to difficult and complex work assignments. Knowledge of statistical analysis principle and advanced techniques to determine both intuitional and educational program effectiveness. Knowledge of the organization's operations and functions sufficient to evaluate information gathered from various sources and use basic analytical methods and techniques to determine adequacy of, or deficiencies in, the educational assessment function. Ability to use a variety of computer programs and software to enter, maintain, sort, format, retrieve information, and produce a variety of standardized documents and electronic presentations. Comprehensive knowledge of a wide variety of instructional development methods sufficient to conduct analysis to determine requirements for revision of existing instructional systems.
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. Professional knowledge of learning theory and the principles, methods, practices, and techniques of the instructional
systems field to administer, advise on, and assist in designing, developing, and assessing educational programs.
2. Knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative research and analytic methods, such as statistical analysis, random
sampling, surveying, etc .; ability to lead research related to educational assessment.
3. Knowledge of and skill in using relational database management and computer programs and software such as Excel, Word,
Power Point, Qualtrics, and others that enable the generation of data reporting.
4. Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
5. Ability and willingness to work effectively and constructively with various groups in accomplishing assigned projects in both
leader and follower capacity.
6. Knowledge of educational program and accreditation requirements, instructional and evaluation methods, outcomes assessment
procedures, and competency-based learning.
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 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 . To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click for more information.
120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.
Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.
Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click .
If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click .
The primary purpose of this position is to support Air University's Global College of Professional Military Education (GCPME) in fulfilling its core mission as directed by the Commander, Air University, and both the Commandant, Air Command and Staff College (ACSC), and Commandant, Global College of Professional Military Education. The incumbent supports the process of academic assessment and improvement by collaborating with the Director of Institutional Effectiveness.
- Develops and administers surveys to obtain feedback from students, graduates, their supervisors, and faculty.
- Plans, develops, executes, and evaluates a comprehensive indirect assessment program for all programs within organization.
- Provides information and projections needed for internal and external program reviews.
- Represents GCPME's school and institutional effectiveness section, with a variety of educational and functional area organizations; accomplishes special projects.
Conditions of employment
- U.S. Citizenship 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. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
- This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- Degree required. Must include or supplemented by at least 24 semester hours appropriate to the work of the position filled. Course work must include study in at least 4 of the 5 following areas:
- Learning theory, psychology of learning, educational psychology; Instruction design practices; Educational evaluation; Instructional product development; computers in education in education and training.
- A master's degree is desired in Institutional Effectiveness, Curriculum and Instruction, or a closely related field.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance
- Disclosure of Political Appointments
- Additional duties supporting mission requirements of the College, University, the Air Force, or the Department of Defense can be assigned by college and/or University leadership
- Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft/vehicle to conference, meetings, or functions away from the duty office/location. Travel may include overnight stays
- Experience in Professional Military Education, teaching at the undergraduate level, a record of publications within the field of expertise, and an established professional reputation are positive factors for selection
- Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
- Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
- Full/part-time employees occupying direct childcare positions are eligible for discounts IAW DAF AFSVC/CC Memo, 30 Sep 22; first child 100% / each additional child 25%. Other assigned CYP and FCC personnel are eligible for 25% discount.
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 FOR GS-1750: A Bachelor's degree (or higher 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 include study in at least four of the following five areas: (1) Learning theory, psychology of learning, educational psychology ; (2) Instructional design practices (3) Educational evaluation (4) Instructional product development, OR (5) Computers in education and training . 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.
AND
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 comprehensive knowledge of an extensive body of rules, concepts, theories, techniques, procedures, terminology, and operations of educational program assessment necessary to perform a wide variety of assignments involving program assessment tools, metrics, and reports. Skill in applying analytical methods and techniques to access educational processes. Skill in applying knowledge to difficult and complex work assignments. Knowledge of statistical analysis principle and advanced techniques to determine both intuitional and educational program effectiveness. Knowledge of the organization's operations and functions sufficient to evaluate information gathered from various sources and use basic analytical methods and techniques to determine adequacy of, or deficiencies in, the educational assessment function. Ability to use a variety of computer programs and software to enter, maintain, sort, format, retrieve information, and produce a variety of standardized documents and electronic presentations. Comprehensive knowledge of a wide variety of instructional development methods sufficient to conduct analysis to determine requirements for revision of existing instructional systems.
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. Professional knowledge of learning theory and the principles, methods, practices, and techniques of the instructional
systems field to administer, advise on, and assist in designing, developing, and assessing educational programs.
2. Knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative research and analytic methods, such as statistical analysis, random
sampling, surveying, etc .; ability to lead research related to educational assessment.
3. Knowledge of and skill in using relational database management and computer programs and software such as Excel, Word,
Power Point, Qualtrics, and others that enable the generation of data reporting.
4. Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
5. Ability and willingness to work effectively and constructively with various groups in accomplishing assigned projects in both
leader and follower capacity.
6. Knowledge of educational program and accreditation requirements, instructional and evaluation methods, outcomes assessment
procedures, and competency-based learning.
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 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 . To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click for more information.
120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.
Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.
Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click .
If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click .
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