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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 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: 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. 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. For additional information on qualifying education and combining education/experience click here to view occupational requirements for this position.

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

I have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12 , or equivalent in Federal service, other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes professional knowledge instructional systems principles, practices, techniques, training devices and interactive media, instructional design, and materials development to include use of technology for design and delivery of distance learning training. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. Skill in accomplishing special course studies and projects; training development, evaluation and administration; personnel and resource management; and continuous process improvement concepts and programs for assessment of education and instructional training activity efficiency and effectiveness.

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: 1. Broad professional knowledge of instructional systems principles, practices, techniques, training devices and interactive media, instructional design, and materials development to include use of technology for design and delivery of distance learning training. 2. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. 3. Skill in accomplishing special course studies and projects; training development, evaluation and administration; personnel and resource management; and continuous process improvement concepts and programs for assessment of education and instructional training activity efficiency and effectiveness. 4. Skill and ability to work harmoniously with all levels of command personnel and skill in accomplishing course development, evaluation and administration. Includes the ability to professionally represent AETC, Numbered Air Force Headquarters, Directorate of Operations and Communications (A3/6), Technical Training Operations Center, Air Force Career Development Academy staff and establish and maintain good working relationships with individuals and groups within HAF, MAJCOMs, Air Force Reserve Command, National Guard Bureau, as well as, outside organizations/agencies (DoD, U.S. government, international, inter-service and joint-related). 5. Ability to analyze problems and develop timely, economical, innovative and effective solutions (application of new program methods, approaches, and technology) to improve training efficiency, effectiveness, and operations of course development activities. 6. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a small to medium sized organization and ability to establish program objectives and assess progress toward their achievement. Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy, 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.