Instructional Systems Specialist

Summary

"The Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC), through strategic partnerships, prepares the federal law enforcement community to safeguard America's people, property, and institutions." We are a unique inter-agency organization preparing the next generation of law enforcement officers to meet our Nation's most pressing security challenges." Click here to learn more. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized. See additional info section.

Duties

Serving as a Instructional Systems Specialist GS-1750-9/11 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, Accreditation & Instructional Systems Division, Accreditation and Instructional Design Support Branch, located in Glynco, GA. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as an Instructional Systems Specialist responsible to lead the analysis, design, development, implementation, evaluation, revision and administration of basic and advanced law enforcement training programs throughout the FLETC. Typical duties include: Serving as an expert in learning theory, instructional design practices, educational evaluation, instructional product development and the application of education technology. Leading the analysis, design, development, implementation, evaluation, revision of basic and advanced law enforcement training programs. Leading working groups in preparation for Curriculum Development Conferences (CDC) and Curriculum Review Conferences (CRC) for assigned training programs and utilizes the FLETC ISD process. Leading stakeholder working groups utilizing the ISD processes. Providing support for the accreditation of training programs to ensure that training programs and academies established by the Federal Law Enforcement Training Accreditation (FLETA) Board. Serving as the primary point of contact for FLETC training divisions and Partner Organizations (POs) in the design, development, implementation, evaluation and revision of training program curricula specifically designed to meet agency training needs. View common definitions of terms found in this announcement: Common Definitions.

Qualifications

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: USAJOBS Help Center - Update your resume now so it meets new resume requirements Specialized Experience: 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, demonstrating the following: (1) Applying basic instructional design principles and learning theories to assist with coordinating segments of training courses/modules. (2) Drafting or revising instructional materials such as lesson plans or training aids to assist a senior specialist. (3) Utilizing educational technology, like a Learning Management System (LMS) to support the delivery of training materials. (4) Assisting in the administration, scoring, or basic analysis of tests, course surveys, and evaluation instruments to measure training effectiveness.; OR, A master's degree or equivalent graduate degree, directly relating to the position.; OR, 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree directly relating to the position (36 credit hours).; 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. You qualify at the GS-11 grade level if you possess one of the following: One year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in Federal service, that demonstrating the following: (1) Independently coordinating design instruction for full-length programs or complex training programs (rather than just individual modules or segments). (2) Creating and revising complete instructional materials such as student manuals, instructor guides and interactive courseware for specialty career fields to assist with a training course. (3) Creating valid testing materials to analyze data and make recommendations to improve overall program effectiveness. (4) Applying professional knowledge of modern educational technology, authoring systems, or Learning Management Systems (LMS) to design, deliver, and track formal training.; OR, A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, directly relating to the position.; OR, 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree (54 credit hours), directly relating to the position.; 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 two years may be used to qualify for the GS-11 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, AmeriCorps) 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. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) eligibles: If you have never worked for the federal government, you are not ICTAP eligible. View information about ICTAP eligibility on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. To be considered eligible under ICTAP, you must be rated at a minimum score of 85 for this position. In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this job announcement. Re-employed annuitants' annual salaries will be reduced by the amount of their retirement annuity and by further cost of living increases. FERS retirees receiving a FERS annuity supplement must also be aware that, like social security benefits, their FERS annuity supplement is subject to an earnings test and may be reduced if the salary earned is more than the social security exempt amount of earnings. Additional information is available on OPM's website or by contacting OPM. The Federal Law Enforcement Centers encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR 213.3102(u), and or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR 315.707. Veterans, Peace Corps, VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the FLETC mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determin