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This position is located in the Safety and Technical Training Service Unit, Technical Training Directorate, Technical Operations Training Group, Technical Operations Instructional Design Team (AJI-2340). This Team is responsible for setting the instructional design standards and structure, and for supporting the development of training materials for the delivery and modernization of technical training that meet requirements set by the Technical Operations Service Unit.
09/28/2023 to 10/13/2023
$103,442 - $160,363 per year
The salary listed above includes a 16.50% locality payment rate for Oklahoma City, OK.
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1 vacancy in the following location:
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25% or less - The job may require up to 25% travel.
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AWA-AJI-23-5040FD-86614
751546400
Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's hiring rules and pay scales.
Current federal employees whose agencies have their own hiring rules, pay scales and evaluation criteria.
Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces or a spouse, widow, widower or parent of a veteran, who may be eligible for derived preference
Also open to former permanent excepted service federal employees eligible under an interchange agreement. Current or former permanent federal employees must have met a one year probationary period or trial period in the competitive or excepted service. Applications will also be accepted from preference eligibles and veterans who are honorably discharged from the Armed Forces after completing at least 3 years of continuous active-duty service.
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 skill conducting technical training courses for a complex technical workforce to develop new and innovative approaches, methodologies to define, direct, and consult on challenging projects, programs and activities related to technical training programs at Air Traffic Control facilities. Performs analyses of technical occupations or job tasks to develop instructional methods, techniques and competencies for the Air Traffic Controllers (ATC) 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.
To qualify for this position you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-I or FG/GS-13. This experience is typically related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been at least equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.
Specialized Experience is defined as:
Experience analyzing and validating instructional content for technical occupations to prepare reports and recommendations on the use of new or improved content delivery methodologies.
Experience in applying project management principles to lead and monitor the work of instructional designers tasked with developing training materials.
Experience applying new Instructional System Design Methods and technologies such as experiential learning; blended learning to develop or maintain training material and curricula.
Answer all questions to the best of your ability. DO NOT ASSUME THAT BECAUSE YOU HOLD, OR HAVE HELD THIS POSITION, YOU WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE FOUND ELIGIBLE. You may be asked to provide evidence or documentation that you have this type of experience later in the selection process. Your responses are subject to verification through job interviews, or any other information obtained during the application process. Any exaggeration of your experience or any attempt to conceal information can result in disqualification.
Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and/or selective placement factor(s) (SPF) may be further evaluated on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA) and/or Quality Ranking Factor (QRF) listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: (I) score order; (2) category grouping; (3) alphabetical; or (4) priority grouping, and referred to the selecting official for selection consideration.
*Applicants who fail to demonstrate possession of any of the above criteria AND who do not provide the required documentation will receive no further consideration for this position. *
Applicants may be asked to verify information on your application for employment with the FAA.
**All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. **
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 announcement to verify qualifications. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment. You may upload these documents with your application in USAJOBS or fax it to fax number provided in the announcement (please include 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:
Make sure your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications and answers to the job questionnaire.
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/working_here/financial_disclosure_requirements
The U.S. Department of Transportation strives to ensure that equity, transparency, accountability, collaboration, and communication permeate all that we do for the betterment of the Department, the traveling public, and our nation. As such, DOT values a highly diverse workforce of persons who promote a culture of belonging by respecting the personal dignity and worth of each individual and fostering a positive environment where all feel safe and welcome. If these commitments coincide with your personal ideals and professional aspirations, please consider joining the DOT family.
1. This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about core compensation is available on the following website: http://iobs.faa.gov/FAACoreCompensation.htm.
2. 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.
3. Some, all, or none of the applicants may be interviewed.
4. This is a 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.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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.
ALL applicants MUST submit the following: (I) resume with complete work history; and (2) a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action). 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.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/751546400. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.