INSTRUCTIONAL SYSTEMS SPECIALIST

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The primary purpose of this position is: To both develop curriculum and provide instruction within the Squadron Officer School (SOS).

This position is expected to provide quality education while also being responsible for the development, implementation, and management of teaching concepts, programs, and procedures to meet instructional requirements.

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, Clerical and Administrative Support Positions for the GS-1750, Professional and Scientific Positions.

BASIC REQUIREMENT: 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. 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: Applicant must have one (1) year of specialized experience for GS-1750-12 which includes knowledge of a wide range of professional concepts, principles, methods, techniques, and practices of one or more specialties of the instructional systems field as well as in learning theory, gained through extended study, experience, and maintained currency with developing trends in the field of learning.

Comprehensive knowledge of a wide variety of instructional development methods and teaching strategies sufficient to conduct analysis to determine the requirements for revision of existing instructional systems or development of new education programs.

Skill in conferring with curriculum designers, course writers, instructors, department directors, faculty/instructors, and subjective-matter experts to coordinate system analysis leading to producing education support activities, such as simulations, test equipment, and prototypes.

Skill in applying this knowledge to difficult and complex work assignment which frequently involve matters that are controversial, unconventional, or novel.

Note: You must submit a copy of official transcripts. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the GS-11 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-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: 1.

Professional knowledge and understanding in one or more of the following fields: Organizational leadership, organizational behavior, critical thinking, psychology, teaching and learning, as well as learning theory and the principles, methods, practices, and techniques of the instructional systems design field to administer, advise on, design, develop, and/or provide education or training services in formal education/training programs.

2.

Knowledge of and ability to follow foundational instructional design and development processes to analyze, research, design, teach, and write educationally sound instructional materials and instructional materials and teaching guides for use in seminar instruction and to construct and validate appropriate evaluation instruments to determine level and extent of student learning and achievement.

3.

Knowledge of a wide range of the principles and practical methods, techniques, and tools of instruction to teach a variety of students with a range of differences such as diverse ages, backgrounds, and levels of interest.

4. Ability to compose and deliver both written and oral presentations. 5. Ability to establish instructional program objectives and to assess progress toward their achievement. 6.

Ability to analyze problems related to instructional material or support equipment and develop timely and economical solutions such as develop finished products including lesson plans, training texts, television programs, programmed texts, or computer assisted instruction.

7. Ability to work effectively and constructively with various groups in accomplishing assigned projects in both lead and follower capacity.

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. Major Duties:

Plans, develops, executes, and evaluates a comprehensive range of educational programs for officers and their instructors Teaches in support of relevant Air University programs as required and serves as lead for faculty development opportunities in support of Air University's and SOS' mission.

Evaluates courses, makes adjustments as necessary to curricula, teaching methodologies, schedules, etc.

Accomplishes special projects and conducts individual and student research Develops and maintains professional contacts with a variety of levels and organizational elements, Major Commands, Air Staff, DoD, and other government agencies.