Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to assess the feasibility of using Interactive Courseware (ICW) technology for courses. Designs, develop, evaluate, and monitor production of instructional materials based on ICW technology to include contractor developed ICW materials.

Duties

Assess feasibility of using educational technology and other advanced methodologies, (i.e ICW, eLearning) and distance learning, for instructional courses, programs, and technology insertions. Designs and develops ICW for instructional programs based on educational technology and complex technological applications. Reviews, evaluates, and revises ICW instructional materials in accordance with established design documentation. Accomplishes special projects. Develops, implements, and manages completion of multiple ITU projects designed to establish improved procedures and baseline processes.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Must meet positive education requirements specified in the OPM qualification standards.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours including weekends, overtime, or other unusual shift to respond to unforeseen requirements, unplanned events, or emergencies.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• Employee must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.
• Familiarity with IMI development software and tools such as Captivate, Photoshop, Illustrator, Animate, Premiere Pro, Unity Pro, HTML5, is desirable.
• Familiarity with IMI development hardware such as Oculus, HoloLens, Wacom tablet, GoPro and drone cameral systems.

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, to include the Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for the GS-1750, Instructional Systems Series. BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Successfully completed a degree that included or was supplemented by at least 24 semester hours of course work appropriate to the work of the position to be filled. Course work includes study in at least four of the following five areas: 1) Learning theory, psychology of learning, educational psychology: Study of learning theories as they relate to the systematic design, development, and validation of instructional material. 2) 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. 3) 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. 4) 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. 5) Computers in education and training: Study of the application of computers in education and training, including selecting appropriate computer software. Note: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-09 (or above) grade level or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes: 1) Applying a working knowledge of training administration, policies, and procedures. 2) Providing a knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of instruction, specifically for developing eLearning and Interactive Courseware (ICW). 3) Applying a working knowledge of instructional design for ICW and materials development for distance learning to include use of technology and software used to design and deliver online training, including the ability to analyze, evaluate, and accomplish special training studies and projects. 4) Applying a working knowledge of management concepts. 5) Working well with all levels of personnel within the component. 6) Establishing program objectives and to assess progress toward their achievement. 7) Analyzing problems and developing timely and economical solutions. OR EDUCATION: Successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position. Note: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of specialized experience and education as described above. Therefore, I have a combination of experience and education to meet the qualifications of the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application. 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-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 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: Knowledge of training administration, policies, and procedures. Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of instruction, specifically for developing eLearning/ ICW. Knowledge of instructional design for ICW and materials development for distanc e learning to include use of technology and software used to design and deliver online training, including the ability to analyze, evaluate, and accomplish special training studies and projects. Knowledge of management concepts. Ability to work harmoniously with all levels of personnel within the component. Ability to establish program objectives and to assess progress toward their achievement. Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing. Ability to analyze problems and to develop timely and economical solutions. 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.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Contacts

• Address JBSA Lackland AFB 1720 Patrick Street JBSA Lackland AFB, TX 78236 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]