INSTRUCTIONAL SYSTEMS SPECIALIST
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 for GS-1750-12 INSTRUCTIONAL SYSTEMS SPECIALIST:
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:
(1) Learning theory, psychology of learning, educational psychology; (2) Instructional design practices (3) Educational evaluation (4) Instructional product OR (5) Computers in education and training. 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:
One year of specialized experience for GS-1750-12 which includes professional concepts, principles, methods, techniques, and practices of the instructional systems field; learning theory; instructional development methods to develop and make adaptations or extensions of instructional materials; instructional program planning methods and techniques; create plans for the evaluation of training programs; research, collect data, and prepare interpretations of results and recommendations within a training program. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the GS-11 grade/level position or equivalent in the federal service. Note:
You MUST submit a copy of official transcripts. 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-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 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. Knowledge of training administration, policies, and procedures. Knowledge of the principles and techniques required to evaluate instructional programs. 2. Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of instruction. Ability to analyze problems and to develop timely and economical solutions. 3. Knowledge of total quality management concepts. Knowledge of instructional design and materials development to include use of technology for design and delivery of training. 4. Ability to establish program objectives and to assess progress toward their achievement. Ability to work harmoniously with all levels of personnel within the component. 5. Knowledge of data collection techniques and practices. Knowledge of statistical analysis techniques. 6. Skill in accomplishing special training studies and projects. 7. Ability to effectively communicate 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.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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:
(1) Learning theory, psychology of learning, educational psychology; (2) Instructional design practices (3) Educational evaluation (4) Instructional product OR (5) Computers in education and training. 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:
One year of specialized experience for GS-1750-12 which includes professional concepts, principles, methods, techniques, and practices of the instructional systems field; learning theory; instructional development methods to develop and make adaptations or extensions of instructional materials; instructional program planning methods and techniques; create plans for the evaluation of training programs; research, collect data, and prepare interpretations of results and recommendations within a training program. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the GS-11 grade/level position or equivalent in the federal service. Note:
You MUST submit a copy of official transcripts. 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-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 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. Knowledge of training administration, policies, and procedures. Knowledge of the principles and techniques required to evaluate instructional programs. 2. Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of instruction. Ability to analyze problems and to develop timely and economical solutions. 3. Knowledge of total quality management concepts. Knowledge of instructional design and materials development to include use of technology for design and delivery of training. 4. Ability to establish program objectives and to assess progress toward their achievement. Ability to work harmoniously with all levels of personnel within the component. 5. Knowledge of data collection techniques and practices. Knowledge of statistical analysis techniques. 6. Skill in accomplishing special training studies and projects. 7. Ability to effectively communicate 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.
- Department:
1750 Instructional Systems - Salary Range:
$76,721 to $99,741 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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