Instructional Systems Specialist

The Instructional Systems Specialist is a recognized expert in instructional system design who applies knowledge of learning theory and the principles, methods, practices, and techniques of instructional design to lead highly complex and challenging activities involving the development of instructional design standards and structure across the Air Traffic Organization's technical training curriculum. The work is performed under the minimal direction of the Team Manager and has a direct impact on the objectives of the Technical Operations Service Unit to its ability to maintain and install National Airspace System (NAS) systems and equipment. As a principal specialist, applies skills to conduct technical training courses for a complex technical workforce to develop new and innovative approaches, methodologies, and to define, direct, and consult on challenging projects, programs, and activities related to technical training programs at Air Traffic Control facilities.

Performs analyzes of technical occupations or job tasks to develop instructional methods, techniques and competencies for the Air Traffic Controllers (A TC) and Airway Transportation Systems Specialists (ATSS) workforce. Develops new and innovative approaches to support and improve the instructional effectiveness of training materials, including identifying learning objectives, and aligning objectives with training content and assessments. Identifies and resolves challenging problems or issues that often cross- organizational boundaries between ATO Service Units and that impact on the accomplishment of strategic objectives.

The Specialist applies new instructional System Design Methods and technologies such as experiential learning (gaming/simulation); blended learning (e.g. Blackboard) to develop and/or maintain training material and curricula and to analyze and study technical training programs. Makes recommendations for the best modality for the training content.

Uses learning content management system software technology to revise existing instructional courses, and to develop new training activities. Incorporates existing and new emerging learning technologies to delivery training strategies ensuring that all training programs leverage appropriate adult learning principles. Provides guidance to less-experienced professionals to support and improve the instructional effectiveness of training materials, including identifying learning objectives, aligning objectives with training content and assessments.

Researches and analyzes new technologies to evaluate the impact on the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) short- and long-term training development. Applies experience analyzing and validating instructional content for technical occupations to prepare reports and recommendations on the use of new and/or improved content delivery methodologies. The Specialist uses experience applying project management principles to lead large project teams, and to monitor and oversee the work of instructional designers tasked with developing ATC/ ATSS training materials.

Performs project management duties to include scheduling and facilitating project meetings, maintaining project timelines and managing training development teams that include subject matter experts, content developers and other necessary project team personnel. Plans and executes project assignments with multiple deadlines, and coordination of various milestones with management and staff. Contacts are internal and external and include representatives from all ATO service units, labor organizations, the military and aviation industry.

The Specialist often represents AJI as a principle point of contact to provide advice and guidance on instructional design standard development. Consults with subject matter experts to design and develop training materials. Frequently represents AJI on training committees and in meeting to discuss and implement technical training initiatives for the operational workforce.

We are not accepting applications from noncitizens.

This position has a positive education requirement: Applicants must submit a copy of their college or university transcripts(s) and certificates by the closing date of the announcement to verify qualifications. If selected, an official transcript will be required before appointment.

You may upload these documents with your application in USAJOBS or fax them to the fax number provided in the announcement (please include the announcement number on each page). Failure to do so will result in loss of consideration. Schools must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S.

Department of Education. Accreditation may be verified at the following website: www.ed.gov/accreditation. Foreign education must be evaluated by a private professional organization specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials or an accredited U.S. educational institution in terms of equivalence to a degree acquired at an American college or university.

A copy of the evaluation results must be included, otherwise your foreign education will not be considered. BASIC REQUIREMENTS: 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. If you are a current or former Federal employee, and you currently hold or previously held a position classified in the 1750 occupational series, you are not required to submit a college transcript provided you upload a copy of the SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, verifying your classification in the 1750 occupational series. Applicants, who are not currently in the 1750 occupational series in the Federal Government and fail to provide a copy of an unofficial or official transcript will not receive further consideration for this vacancy.

Upon selection, if not currently employed in the 1750 occupational series, you will be required to submit an official transcript prior to appointment. If you do not have an official transcript (original, with the raised seal), you should contact your school immediately to request it.

IMPORTANT: Applicants may be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position(s). All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated. Ensure that your application package/resume supports your responses.

We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions. Position may be subject to a background investigation. A one-year probationary period may be required. The person selected for this position may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty.

FAA policy limits certain outside employment and financial investments in aviation-related companies. www.faa.gov/jobs/workinghere/financial-disclosure-requirements NOTES: 1) As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements. Therefore, as an applicant, you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA. In lieu of providing a KSA narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA section, in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each KSA.

Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability.

Your KSA answers will be evaluated further to validate whether the level that you selected is appropriate based on the work history and experience you provided.

Your answers may be adjusted by a human resource specialist as appropriate. 2) This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about core compensation is available on the following website: htm://jobs.faa.gov/F AACoreComgensation.htm. 3) This Level 5 (Moderate Risk; Public Trust) position requires favorable adjudication of a Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) background investigation prior to appointment, unless a waiver is obtained.

This position is eligible but not in a bargaining unit. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA

Applicants may be required to complete one or multiple assessments as part of the evaluation process. This assessment aims to evaluate the competencies and qualifications essential for the position.

You must apply online to receive consideration.

Your application must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the Close Date for it to be accepted. If you are applying for positions associated with FAA registers, your application must be submitted at the time a referral list is created in order to receive consideration for positions associated with a register. RESUMES ARE LIMITED TO TWO PAGES.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC AND INCLUDE INFORMATION AS IT RELATES TO THE QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION. Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information: Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job) Relevant work experience: should align to the Job Announcement and address all required qualifications and include job title, employer name, start/end dates, number of hours worked per week. Education, certification or licensure: If required, education should include school/institution name, completion date, degree type and GPA.

Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information and failure to provide ALL of this information may result in a finding of ineligible.

You may upload completed documents to your USAJOBS Account. This will provide you the opportunity to utilize the uploaded information again when applying for future vacancies.

Only supplemental documentation (e.g., transcript, certifications, SF-50, and/or veterans' documentation) will be accepted in combination with your online application. These documents must be uploaded or faxed to 202-267-7032 or l-866-291-3009 on or before the closing date of the announcement. All submitted documents must reference the announcement number. (1) resume with complete work history; and (2) a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action).ALL applicants MUST submit the following: For guidance on how to create a federal resume, visit http://www.archives.gov/careers/jobs/forms/resume-guide.pdf Failure to submit all required documents by the closing date will result in a finding of ineligible.

We are not responsible for incomplete, illegible or missing documents. Please DO NOT email your application documents. We cannot accept documents received via the email system. Documents sent via email will NOT receive consideration.

If you are an FAA employee, you MUST provide a copy of your SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) containing information in Blocks 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, and 24 so it can be used to verify your position title, series, grade, tenure, and organization of record by the closing date of the announcement.

You may fax your SF-50 or upload it into the on-line application. If faxing the SF-50, please ensure you include the vacancy announcement number on the faxed copy. If you are an FAA employee, you can access and print your SF-50 from the eOPF system https://eopf.opm.gov/dot/.