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INSTRUCTIONAL SYSTEMS SPECIALIST

Department of the Air Force

Posted today
Top Secret
Unspecified
Unspecified
CO (On-Site/Office)

Duties

SUMMARY:
The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as the Commands' authoritative consultant and primary point of contact for on-line learning methodologies and to apply instructional design expertise to the development of effective training programs in response to organization requirements. The incumbent of this position will serve as the Lead for the Instructional Systems Design/Learning Management System (ISD/LMS) team and will provide the vision and direction to operationalize training development, assessment, and measurement strategies to support the command readiness training program. Incumbent will be key focal point for all command directorate training representatives and training managers for input of on line training requirements.

Duties:
  • Lead a team of six civilian and contractor personnel in the application of advanced instructional design methods in the development of myriad training program requests in support of Joint Staff initiated Continuum of Learning training programs and other end user requests
  • Direct the management, administration, and functionality of the LMS and/or JKO applications on NIPR, SIPR, and NEN networks across the NORAD-USNORTHCOM enterprise
  • Program Manager for LMS and/or JKO Systems. Serve as the Commands' representative to Joint Staff for LMS/ JKO standardization requirements and source selection
  • Provide technical and contract management support for continual operability of Command's LMS
Requirements

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 posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
  • Disclosure of Political Appointments
  • Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station, and possibly on military or commercial aircraft
  • This position may be required to work other than normal duty hours and may be required to perform other duties as assigned
  • Position requires occasional Temporary Duty Travel
  • Significant Instructional Design expertise is required
  • Experience working with online computer based training and commercial learning management systems in required
  • This position has been designated as Special Sensitive. The employee is required to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmental Information clearance as a condition of employment
  • This position is designated by the Air Force as a Test Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program. As a mandatory requirement for employment in the TDP, the incumbent is CONT...
  • ...CONT (A) to refrain from use of illegal drugs and (B) if required, to submit to urinalysis testing. The selectee must sign a statement acknowledging the position occupied is identified as a TDP
  • In the performance of assigned duties, employee uses tact, diplomacy and professionalism to promote effective working relationships with a variety of offices and agencies
  • Eligible for situational telework only, including Ad hoc, Emergency, or OPM prescribed "Unscheduled" Telework. This eligibility is separate and distinct from the employee's eligibility. CONT...
  • ...CONT A civilian employee's telework arrangement may be terminated at the discretion of the supervisor or at the employees request
  • 10. This position is coded under the DoD Cyberspace Workforce Framework IAW DoDM 8140.03, the incumbent is required to achieve both the foundational and resident qualification requirements outlined for each work . CONT..
  • ...CONT role at the assigned proficiency levels Foundational qualification within 9 months of assignment: resident qualifications within 12 months of assignment. Employees may perform cyberspace workforce position duties CONT...
  • ...CONT while obtaining qualification requirements under the direct observation/supervision of an appropriately qualified individual unless a waiver is granted per DoDM 8140.03 section 4.2. If such observation is not feasible and or waived, CONT..
  • ...CONT individual must be reassigned to other duties consistent with applicable law. Employees who fail to achieve qualification or to obtain an approved waiver for cyberspace work role(s) within started timelines will beCONT...
Qualifications

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT (CONT)
  • ...CONT removed from the duties associated within work role. In addition, employee is required to engage in a minimum of 20 hours per year of Continuous Professional Development or education activities to maintain and enhance competence
  • Position is Centrally Managed and PCS is authorized

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 Group Standard, to include the Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for the .

BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR GS-1750-13: 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 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. For additional information on qualifying education and combining education/experience click here to view occupational requirements for this position. 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 FOR GS13: Applicant must have one (1) year of specialized experience for GS-1750-13 which includes knowledge of structure, programs and work methods of professional military education organizations and programs. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. Knowledge of optimizing the use distance learning instructional technology, course design, and delivery methods, academic program evaluation, educational analysis, curriculum design, lesson development and institutional effectiveness. Skill in applying statistical and analytical methods and techniques to assess Enlisted PME educational processes. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to integrate and coordinate multiple and related missions, functions, subjects, issues, and situations across echelons (or equivalent) to present and recommend solutions in a logical, cohesive format. Note: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the GS-12 grade/level position or equivalent in the federal service.

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-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 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.Knowledge of professional instructional design and instructional materials development to include use of technology for design and delivery of training.

2.Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy, both orally and in writing as well as work in a professional manner with peers, management, contractors, academia, and other agencies. Ability to analyze and troubleshoot LMS network interoperability challenges and work within groups to develop timely and effective solutions.

3.Expert knowledge of computer bse training methodologies and commercial learning management systems (LMS). Ability to administer the Learning Management System in NIPR, SIPR, and NEN environments.

4.Mastery of instructional designed principles and knowledge of common software tools such as Adobe Presenter, Adobe Flash, Adobe Captivate, CS 4 Adobe Web and Production Premium Suite. Working knowledge/familiarity with Government contracting processes.

5.

6..Ability to multi-task and skillfully gather, assemble, and analyze facts under pressure of short deadlines, devise recommended solutions, and express details clearly and precisely, both orally and in writing. Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy, both orally and in writing, as well as work in a professional manner with peers, management, contractors, academia, and other agencies.

8. Knowledge of professional instructional systems design principles, techniques, practices, and procedures as they pertain to sustainment, modification, logistics, and training system production management principles, concepts, and policies and of standard acquisition regulations, practices, and procedures.

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.

Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position.

Temporary and Term Appointments: If you are selected for a temporary or term position in the competitive service, your appointment may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law without further competition.

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 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 .

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