Instructional Systems Specialist

Duties

Serving as a Instructional Systems Specialist GS-1750-9 makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) team and mission. This position is located in the Office of the Associate Director for Training Ops, Training Management Operations Directorate, eLearning and Training Analytics Division, eLearning and Evaluation Branch, located in Glynco, Georgia.

The primary purpose of this position is to assist in the development and evaluation of instructional design, course content and training programs.

• Assisting in the development and revision of portions of courses or short training modules based on established guidelines.
• Assisting other Instructional Systems Specialists with conducting basic needs analysis to determine training requirements
• Applying adult learning theories, methods, strategies, best practices, techniques of instructional curriculum development, including evaluation to assist in developing and delivering training.
• Verifying online training programs comply with applicable rules, directives, instructions, requirements, and procedures.
• Assisting with the development of curricula for courses in assigned subject fields, ensuring compliance with established guidelines and addressing complicating factors such as outdated materials or emerging technologies.

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• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You must successfully pass a background investigation.
• This is a non-bargaining unit position.
• You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state issued driver's license to conduct official government business.
• This position is eligible for telework based on agency policy.
• Occasional travel is required.
• Overtime may be required.

A resume must be no more than two pages. If an applicant's resume exceeds two pages, the USAJOBS database will not allow the application to be submitted. For additional assistance, please visit:

You qualify at the GS-09 grade level if you possess one of the following:

• One year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in Federal service, that demonstrates duties that fall under the following competencies:
  • Education and Training:
    Assisting in the development and evaluation of instructional design, course content, and training programs; applying basic knowledge of adult learning theories, methods, strategies, best practices, and techniques of instructional curriculum development, including evaluation.
  • Learning:
    Using efficient learning techniques to acquire and apply new knowledge and skills; leveraging training, feedback, or other opportunities for self-learning and development to contribute to the development and delivery of instructional programs.
  • Technology Management:
    Utilizing e-learning content authoring software, such as Adobe Captivate or Articulate, to assist in developing instructional materials; deploying eLearning products on Learning Management Systems (LMS) or other delivery platform;

• -OR-

• A master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related

• -OR-

• A combination of successfully completed graduate level education and specialized experience as described above that, when combined, equal 100% of the total requirement. This will be calculated using your resume and unofficial transcripts or a list of courses/course hours submitted with your application.

NOTE:

Only graduate education in excess of the first year may be used to qualify for the GS-09 level.

All requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, Ameri Corps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

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