Instructional Systems Specialist
Emmitsburg, MD
| Employer: | FEMA - Federal Emergency Management Agency |
| Job Type: | Full Time |
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Summary \u003Cp\u003EIn this position, you will work as a member of the Resilience, National Preparedness Directorate, National Disaster \u0026 Emergency Mnagement Directorate, Curriculum Standards and Instructional Technology Branch.The ideal candidate for this position will have experience in instructional design and development standards; ensuring instructional quality and Section 508 standards of course materials, using Learning Content Management System (LCMS), and Learning Management System (LMS).\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E \u003C/p\u003E Duties \u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat will I do in this position if hired? \u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn this position, you will serve as an Instructional Systems Specialist in the Curriculum Standards and Instructional Technology Branch. Typical assignments include:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EProviding technical expertise by overseeing and assisting in the analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation of training programs;\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDeveloping plans to ensure timely introduction of new or revised procedures, techniques, or operational concepts into the training program;\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECollaborating as part of cross-functional working groups to synchronize training standards, policies, and procedures across the agency, while providing guidance and expertise in support of agency-wide education and training programs;\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EUtilizing instructional design tools and technologies to develop engaging and effective training materials;\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECollaborating as part of cross-functional working groups to synchronize training standards, policies, and procedures across the agency, while providing guidance and expertise in support of agency-wide education and training programs.\u003C/li\u003E\u003C/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat else do I need to know? \u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAt FEMA, our mission is to help people before, during and after disasters, and every employee at FEMA has a role in emergency management. \u003C/strong\u003EEvery FEMA employee has regular and recurring emergency management responsibilities, though not every position requires routine deployment to disaster sites. All positions are subject to recall around the clock for emergency management operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee\u0027s official position description. Travel requirements in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature (weeks to months), with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically austere and operationally challenging conditions.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFEMA is committed to ensuring that its workforce reflects the diversity of the nation.\u003C/strong\u003E At FEMA, our workforce includes the many identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, ages, cultures, and beliefs of the people we serve. To learn about FEMA\u0027s ongoing diversity and inclusion efforts, reasonable accommodation process, and the FEMA Core Values, please visit \u003Ca href=\u0022http://www.fema.gov/\u0022\u003Ewww.fema.gov\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPromotion Potential\u003C/strong\u003E: Future promotions will be dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, the continuing need for an employee assigned to the higher level, and administrative approval.\u003C/p\u003E Requirements \u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe qualification requirements listed below must be met by the closing date of this announcement.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EThis position has an individual occupation requirement - \u003C/strong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1700/instructional-systems-series-1750/\u0022\u003EInstructional Systems Series 1750\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E. In addition to the Minimum Requirements below, you must also meet the Basic Requirements. If using education, submission of transcripts is required. Unofficial is acceptable at time of application.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EBasic Requirements:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDegree:\u003C/strong\u003E 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:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cem\u003ELearning theory, psychology of learning, educational psychology:\u003C/em\u003E Study of learning theories as they relate to the systematic design, development, and validation of instructional material.\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cem\u003EInstructional design practices:\u003C/em\u003E 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.\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cem\u003EEducational evaluation:\u003C/em\u003E 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.\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cem\u003EInstructional product development:\u003C/em\u003E Study of the techniques appropriate for developing training materials, including identifying learner characteristics, specifying objectives, applying training strategy, validating training materials, and evaluating training.\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cem\u003EComputers in education and training:\u003C/em\u003E Study of the application of computers in education and training, including selecting appropriate computer software.\u003C/li\u003E\u003C/ol\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMinimum Requirements:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003ECurrent Federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent grade band in the Federal service. The time-in-grade and qualification requirements must be met \u003Cstrong\u003Ewithin 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo qualify for this position at the GS-11 level, you must possess one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level in the Federal government, which has equipped you with the skills needed to successfully perform the duties of the position. Experience may be obtained in the federal government, a state or local government, or private sector, and must demonstrate the following:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDesigning adult training and education programs\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/strong\u003E, AND\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDelivering adult training and education programs via classroom- and web-based modalities\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/strong\u003E, AND\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEvaluating the effectiveness of instructional materials.\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\u003C/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EOR\u003C/strong\u003E 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree \u003Cem\u003Eor\u003C/em\u003E Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EOR\u003C/strong\u003E a Combination of Education and Experience\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003ETo qualify for this position at the GS-12 level, you must possess one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal government, which has equipped you with the skills needed to successfully perform the duties of the position. Experience may be obtained in the federal government, a state or local government, or private sector, and must demonstrate the following:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELeading in the design of adult training and education programs; AND\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDelivering multiple adult training and education programs via classroom- and web-based modalities; AND\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERecommending improvements to instructional materials.\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\u003C/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPlease read the following important information to ensure we have everything we need to consider your application:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDo not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.\u003C/li\u003E\u003C/ul\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPlease limit your resume to five pages. If more than five pages are submitted, only the first five pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility and qualifications.\u003C/li\u003E\u003C/ul\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EYour resume serves as the basis for experience related qualification determinations, and you must highlight your most relevant and significant work experience and education (if applicable), as it relates to this job opportunity. Please use your own words, be clear, and specific when describing your work history. We cannot make assumptions regarding your experience.\u003C/li\u003E\u003C/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAre you qualifying based on your work experience? \u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EQualifications are based on your ability to demonstrate in your resume that you possess one year of the specialized experience for this announcement at a comparable scope and responsibility. \u003C/strong\u003ETo ensure all of the essential information is in your resume, we encourage you to use the \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/account/documents/resume/build/\u0022\u003EUSAJOBS online Resume Builder\u003C/a\u003E. If you choose to use your own resume, it must contain the following information \u003Cstrong\u003Eorganized by\u003C/strong\u003E \u003Cstrong\u003Eexperience/position\u003C/strong\u003E: (1) job title, (2) name of employer, (3) start and end dates of each period of employment (from MM/DD/YY to MM/DD/YY), (4) detailed description of duties performed, accomplishments, and related skills, and (5) hours worked per week (part-time employment will be prorated in crediting experience). \u003Cstrong\u003EFederal experience/positions must also include the occupational series, grade level, and dates in which you held each grade level. \u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\u003C/ul\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAre you a current or former FEMA Reservist/Disaster Assistance Employee (DAE)? \u003C/strong\u003ETo accurately credit your experience from intermittent positions and Reservist Deployments, you must list the dates (from MM/DD/YY to MM/DD/YY) of deployments that are relevant to your qualifying experience, along with the job title and specific duties you were responsible for during each deployment.\u003C/li\u003E\u003C/ul\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDetermining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information. Failure to provide the above information in your resume may result in your application being found \u0022not qualified.\u0022\u003C/li\u003E\u003C/ul\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EExperience 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 provides valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.\u003C/li\u003E\u003C/ul\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EFor additional information on crediting experience and/or education, please reference the OPM \u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer\u0022\u003EGeneral Schedule Qualification Standards\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\u003C/ul\u003E | |