INSTRUCTIONAL SYSTEMS SPECIALIST

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. Summary: The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Director of Operations sharing with the commander the full scope of responsibility for directing activities of the 81st Training Support Squadron (81 TRSS) and, in the commander's absence, directing squadron activities to ensure mission accomplishment. Duties: Plans, organizes and oversee operations of the 81 TRSS which support the mission of the entire 81 TRG, detachments, operating locations and associated sister-service units; advises the squadron commander on all aspects of squadron operations. Participates with the commander in diverse managerial and supervisory responsibilities to oversee the 81 TRSS workforce of more than 200 military and civilians through chiefs of the subordinate flights/elements. Represents the 81 TRSS and 81 TRG in a variety of group, installation and functional area organizations on behalf of the commander. integrates the collective efforts of a multi-disciplined staff of military, civilian, and/or contractor personnel to ensure mission success of the 81 TRSS and 81 TRG works diverse squadron personnel issues (including discipline/judicial punishment) on behalf of the squadron commander. Accomplishes special projects. In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM)Qualifi cation 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 OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's 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 have included study in at least four of the following five areas: 1. Learning theory, psychology of learning, educational psychology: Study of learning theories as they relate to the systematic design, development, and validation of instructional material. 2. Instructional design practices: Study of the principles and techniques used in designing training programs, developing design strategy and models, and applying design methods to the improvement of instructional effectiveness. 3. Educational evaluation: Study of the techniques for evaluating the effectiveness of instructional/educational programs, including developing written and performance tests and survey instruments, and determining reliability and validity of evaluation instruments. 4. Instructional product development: Study of the techniques appropriate for developing training materials, including identifying learner characteristics, specifying objectives, applying training strategy, validating training materials, and evaluating training. 5. Computers in education and training: Study of the application of computers in education and training, including selecting appropriate computer software. 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 copies 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-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of Air Force technical training administration, policies, and procedures. Experience in applying the Instructional System Development (ISO) process to analyze job requirements and training needs to design, develop, implement, and evaluate training programs. Experience resourcing, implementing, sustaining and modifying training systems, i.e., experience in budgeting, managing manpower, and programming to track course production. Knowledge of safety, security, personnel management, and Equal Employment Opportunity regulations, practices, and procedures. Ability to plan, organize, direct and assess progress of work operations, and mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff through subordinate supervisors. Ability to recognize and analyze problems, conducts research, summarize results and make appropriate recommendations relative to multi-faceted projects or issues. 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: Knowledge of Air Force technical training administration, policies, and procedures. Experience in applying the Instructional System Development (ISD) process to analyze job requirements and training needs to design, develop, implement, and evaluate training programs. Experience resourcing, implementing, sustaining and modifying training systems, i.e., experience in budgeting, managing manpower, and programming to track course production. Knowledge of safety, security, personnel management, and Equal Employment Opportunity regulations, practices, and procedures. Ability to plan, organize, direct and assess progress of work operations, and mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff through subordinate supervisors. Ability to recognize and analyze problems, conducts research, summarize results and make appropriate recommendations relative to multi-faceted projects or issues. 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. IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with 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 here 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 FOR ACTIVE DUTY SERVICES MEMBERS ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act requires federal agencies to treat an eligible active duty service member as a veteran, disabled veteran, and preference eligible (as applicable) when applying for civil service positions before the effective release or discharge date. Appointment of military members before the release or discharge date is permissible if the member is on terminal leave. At the time the active duty member applies for a civil position, he or she must submit a "certification" memo in lieu of a DD-Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. Active duty members applying for a civil service position without submitting a valid certification memo or DD-Form 214 with their application will render the member ineligible for the position. The certification memo must originate from the member's military service branch on official letterhead and contain the following: Name/Rank/Grade of Service Member Branch of Armed Forces Dates of Active Service (Start and End Date(s) Expected Date of Discharge/Release from Active Duty Terminal leave start date (if applicable) Expected character of service (honorable or general) and type of separation (i.e. separation or retirement) Must be certified within 120 days of anticipated discharge Signature by, or by direction of the adjutant, personnel office, unit commander, or higher headquarters commander. Note: The VOW Act provides tentative preference. If appointed, a DD Form-214 must be submitted upon receipt