This vacancy is for an Instructional Systems Specialist position in the Field Division located at the U.S. Census Bureau Headquarters in Suitland, Maryland. The Census Bureau is accessible from the Metro Rail Green Line - Suitland Station. This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other Instructional Systems Specialist, 1750-12, FPL GS-12 positions within the Census Bureau in the same geographical location with the same qualifications and specialized experience.

Duties

Develops training programs and determines the best format for training objectives. Design, develop, and implement computer-based, web-based, mobile-based training, and other technology supported training for adult professional training programs. Administering Learning Management System. Develop and write procedures and related training materials for demographic data collection. Design curriculum plans using instructional design principles that outline the individual training programs for developing the skills consistent with identifying core competencies.

Requirements

• Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement
• U.S. Citizen
• Suitable for Federal employment
• Registered for Selective Service if applicable. (www.sss.gov)
• Time-in-grade/band requirements must be met by closing date
• This is a BARGAINING unit position

Qualifications

Minimum Education Requirement: 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 have included 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. AND Specialized Experience: For the GS-12, you must have one year of experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11 in the Federal service. Experience includes: 1) Developing eLearning modules using Articulate Storyline and or Adobe Captivate, 2) working as a Learning Management System (LMS) Administrator, 3) working with SCORM and Experience API (xAPI), 4) working with Learning Record Store (LRS). 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.

Contacts

• Address Associate Director for Field 4600 Silver Hill Road Washington, DC 20233 US
• Name: Emerald Burch
• Phone: 301-763-9776
• Email: [email protected]