SUPERVISORY INSTRUCTIONAL SYSTEMS SPECIALIST

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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a second-level supervisor, exercising supervisory and managerial authority over Training Support Flight (TRS) subordinate supervisors and employees and functions of a training squadron at an Air Force (AF) installation in the Air Education and Training Command (AETC).

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 Group Standard, to include the Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for the GS-1750, Instructional Systems Series.

BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL 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.

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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: 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 professional knowledge of the Instructional System Development (ISD) techniques to analyze, design, develop, implement, and evaluate AF training programs and processes and the ability to apply learning theory to specify objectives, design training strategies, validate training materials, and evaluate training effectiveness and efficiency.

Knowledge of organizational procedures as they pertain to implementation, sustainment, modification, resourcing, and training system production management principles, concepts, and policies to include training resources management responsibilities of budget, manpower and programming, and tracking of course production.

Knowledge of safety, security, personnel management, and Equal Employment Opportunity regulations, practices, and procedures.

Knowledge of civilian personnel management to work issues with the agency human resources organizations and union(s) and develop the civilian workforce by mentoring employees in the Instructional Systems and related Training Instruction series.

Note: You must submit a copy of official 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-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: Professional knowledge of the Instructional System Development (ISD) techniques to analyze, design, develop, implement, and evaluate AF training programs and processes and the ability to apply learning theory to specify objectives, design training strategies, validate training materials, and evaluate training effectiveness and efficiency.

Knowledge of standard organizational procedures as they pertain to implementation, sustainment, modification, resourcing and training system production management principles, concepts, and policies to include training resources management responsibilities of budget, manpower and programming, and tracking of course production.

Knowledge of safety, security, personnel management, and Equal Employment Opportunity regulations, practices, and procedures.

Knowledge of civilian personnel management to work issues with the agency human resources organizations and union(s) and recommend solutions to leadership and develop the civilian workforce by mentoring employees in the Instructional Systems and related Training Instruction series.

Ability to train, coach, and mentor subordinates and supervise their work on ISD process' and training policies and procedures as well as plan, organize, and direct the functions, operations, and staff of a small/medium-sized organization.

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. 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, organizes, and oversees the activities of the Training Support Flight in an installation training squadron, ensuring the flight complies with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs.

Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Advises and provides counsel to staff regarding policies, procedures, and directives of higher-level management or headquarters.

Chairs civilian hiring boards; ensures equitable selection process.

Manages training squadron total support requirements to include personnel, course scheduling and programming, equipment, facilities, budget, and other resource requirements.

Serves as Instructional System Development (ISD) consultant for the installation's training squadron, providing professional instructional systems advisory services to leadership and managers.

Represents the Training Support Flight, and when the commander is not available or the senior civilian is needed, also represents the Training Squadron, with a variety of installation and functional area organizations.