INSTRUCTIONAL SYSTEMS SPEC with Security Clearance

Duties SUMMARY: The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Instructional Design expert for the analysis of training needs, media selection, and the overall design of the training system for graduate and/or undergraduate flying training programs (e.g., Pilot training, CSO training, UAS training). Designs, develops, evaluates, and monitors production of instructional materials based on available courseware production technology to include contractor developed materials. DUTIES * Assess feasibility of using education technology and other advanced methodologies, (i.e. Interactive Courseware (ICW), Part Task Trainers, or Simulators) and distance learning, for instructional courses, programs, and technology insertions for flying training programs. * Designs and develops instructional programs based on educational technology and complex technological applications. * Reviews, evaluates, and revises instructional materials in accordance with established design documentation. * Accomplishes special projects. Requirements Conditions of Employment * Must complete initial online questionnaire and additional assessment(s) * U.S. Citizenship is 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 * Disclosure of Political Appointments * Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position * May be required to work weekend, overtime, or other unusual shift to respond to unforeseen requirements, unplanned events, or emergencies. * May occasionally be required to travel away from normal duty station on military or commercial transportation. * Employee may be required to participate in training and maintain a level of proficiency. * Employee will be required to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. 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 a copy of transcript(s). * 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 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 knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods to participate in the assessment and improvement of AF level plans and programs for conducting professional education and initiatives. Knowledge of military command structure, missions, programs, and organizational relationships and program goals and objectives, the sequence and timing of key operational events and milestones, and methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions as related to actual events. Knowledge of pertinent laws, regulations, polices, and precedents which affect the use of program and related support areas in the area studied. Knowledge of the various AF and command entities involved in overall planning and execution of operations and evaluations. Skill in designing and conducting comprehensive studies, and developing solutions to assigned portions of broad, important, and severe command operational and contingency areas. 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: * Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of instruction to include knowledge of Knowledge of aviation training and aviation vernacular. * Professional knowledge and mastery of the Instructional System Design process and materials development to include use of technology for design and delivery of training and the ability to analyze, evaluate, and accomplish special training studies and projects. * Knowledge of quality assurance and production of training materials using most current technology. * Knowledge of a wide variety of variety of complex instructional technologies and methodologies (such as interactive courseware and distance learning) sufficient to design and develop instructional programs, specifically for military flight training and to produce or revise instructional materials (courseware). * Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. * Ability to plan, organize, and develop studies or projects to determine, accept, and implement recommendations, where the proposals involve substantial resources, and require extensive changed in established concepts 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 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. 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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) * Mu