INSTRUCTIONAL SYSTEMS SPECIALIST

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONTINUED: Serves as Environmental Coordinator, when required, for the group/squadron/flight to provide a focal point for problems/issues in each unit that needs to be corrected/addressed to the Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Council (ESOHC) and its various subcommittees and/or working groups. Attends all environmental meetings, i.e., ESOHC, Compliance, Pollution Prevention, Planning, and Restoration subcommittees, and working groups (where appropriate). Ensures information flows smoothly to all levels in the chain of command. Ensures environmental taskings are distributed in an expeditious manner and information is compiled for respective organizations. Ensures environmental needs of organization are documented and budgeted accordingly. Ensures coordinators at every level are enrolled in any and all training available on environmental subjects. Identifies problem areas such as lack of manpower because of increasing responsibility or environmental issues. Obtains/maintains a listing of POCs in each organization and sends forward to next level. Ensures any changes in policy and procedures are disseminated to all levels in the organization. Maintains Environmental, Safety and Occupational Compliance Assessment Management Program (ESOHCAMP) protocols and appropriate references. QUALIFICATIONS: 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 OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: 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. NOTE: You must submit copies of your transcripts. Learning theory, psychology of learning, educational psychology: Study of learning theories as they relate to the systematic design, development, and validation of instructional material. 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. 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. 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. Computers in education and training: Study of the application of computers in education and training, including selecting appropriate computer software. 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 one year of specialized experience at the GS-09 grade level (or higher) or equivalent in Federal service. Examples of specialized experience include a comprehensive knowledge of a wide variety of instructional program planning methods and techniques sufficient to plan total support requirements (i.e., personnel, equipment, facilities, and other resources) for a specialty area or career field. Comprehensive knowledge of a wide variety of instructional system acquisition methods and techniques sufficient to develop the technical and economic data required to support acquisition of instructional systems equipment and services for complete or complex instructional programs. OR EDUCATION: Applicants have successfully completed three (3) years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit copies of your transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit copies of your transcripts. 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-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 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 training administration, policies, and procedures. Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of instruction. Knowledge of training resources programs, principles and policies. Knowledge of LEAN management concepts. Ability to work harmoniously with all levels of personnel within the component. Ability to establish program objectives and to assess progress toward their achievement. Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing. Ability to analyze and evaluate problems and to develop timely and economical solutions. Working knowledge of the procedures for preparing solicitation documents necessary to satisfy operational requirements. 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.
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