Clarification from the agency

All US Citizens

Serving as a Instructional Systems Specialist GS-1750-12/13 makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) team and mission. This position is located in the Office of the Associate Director for Training Ops, Training Management Operations Directorate, Accreditation & Instructional Systems Division, Accreditation and Instructional Design Support Branch, located in Glynco, Georgia.

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as an Instructional Systems Specialist responsible to lead the analysis, design, development, implementation, evaluation, revision and administration of basic and advanced law enforcement training programs throughout the FLETC.

Typical duties include:

• Serving as an expert in learning theory, instructional design practices, educational evaluation, instructional product development and the application of education technology.
• Leading the analysis, design, development, implementation, evaluation, revision of basic and advanced law enforcement training programs.
• Leading working groups in preparation for Curriculum Development Conferences (CDC) and Curriculum Review Conferences (CRC) for assigned training programs and utilizes the FLETC ISD process.
• Leading stakeholder working groups utilizing the ISD processes.
• Providing support for the accreditation of training programs to ensure that training programs and academies established by the Federal Law Enforcement Training Accreditation (FLETA) Board.
• Serving as the primary point of contact for FLETC training divisions and Partner Organizations (POs) in the design, development, implementation, evaluation and revision of training program curricula specifically designed to meet agency training needs.

View common definitions of terms found in this announcement: Common Definitions.

Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You must successfully pass a background investigation.
• This is a non-bargaining unit position.
• You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state issued driver's license to conduct official government business.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Overtime may be required.
• Weekends and federal holidays may be required.

Qualifications

A resume must be no more than two pages. If an applicant's resume exceeds two pages, the USAJOBS database will not allow the application to be submitted. For additional assistance, please visit: USAJOBS Help Center - Update your resume now so it meets new resume requirements

Specialized Experience for the GS-13:
You qualify for the GS-13 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal government, performing duties such as:

• 1) Leading teams of stakeholders to develop complex training programs using the ADDIE model or a similar instructional framework; 2) Collaborating with stakeholders and executive leadership to deliver quality training products and services; 3) Determining task-to-performance objective relationships and organizing course content to ensure logical flow and alignment; 4) Analyzing training needs and evaluation data to identify solutions to improve training; 5) Managing multiple training initiatives simultaneously.

Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level.

Specialized Experience for the GS-12:
You qualify for the GS-12 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal government, performing duties such as:

1) Applying the ADDIE model or similar instructional design frameworks to support the development of training. 2) Determining task-to-performance objective relationships to ensure alignment between training and outcomes; 3) Using evaluation reports or Kirkpatrick evaluation methods to identify and recommend training improvements; 4) Collaborating with subject matter experts (SMEs) and other stakeholders to ensure training content is accurate, relevant, and support the mastery of training objectives.

All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level.

All requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

Experience 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 can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) eligibles: If you have never worked for the federal government, you are not ICTAP eligible. View information about ICTAP eligibilityon OPM's Career Transition Resources website. To be considered eligible under ICTAP, you must be rated at a minimum score of 85 for this position. In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this job announcement.

Re-employed annuitants' annual salaries will be reduced by the amount of their retirement annuity and by further cost of living increases. FERS retirees receiving a FERS annuity supplement must also be aware that, like social security benefits, their FERS annuity supplement is subject to an earnings test and may be reduced if the salary earned is more than the social security exempt amount of earnings. Additional information is available on OPM's website or by contacting OPM.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

A resume must be no more than two pages. If an applicant's resume exceeds two pages, the USAJOBS database will not allow the application to be submitted.

We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the minimum qualification requirements. If met, we will use multiple assessments to place you in one of three categories based on your education, training, and experience demonstrating the following competencies:

To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process, including the application, structured resume review and writing sample.

Structured Resume Review: Subject matter experts (SMEs) will review your resume to determine your technical qualifications for this position based on the required specialized experience. SMEs will review ONLY two (2) pages of your resume, starting at your work experience. SMEs will not review additional information beyond your resume (e.g., links embedded in your resume will not be opened). Applicants passing the resume review will move on to the next phase of the assessment process.

Writing Sample: You must submit a writing sample with your application package. In 5 pages or less, submit a written training plan designed for new law enforcement officers on the topic of writing police reports. Please refer to the required documents section for further instructions on what to include in your writing sample.

If you meet the minimum qualifications, you will be placed in one of the following categories:

1. Best-Qualified: Applicants possessing experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position and demonstrate high proficiency in all of the critical competencies, including all Selective Placement Factors (SPF), and appropriate Quality Ranking Factors (QRF) as determined by the job analysis.
2. Well-Qualified: Applicants possessing experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position and demonstrates acceptable proficiency in all of the critical competencies, including all SPF's and appropriate QRFs as determined by the job analysis.
3. Qualified: Applicants possessing experience that meets the minimum qualifications of the position and demonstrate basic proficiency in most of the critical competencies, including all SPFs and appropriate QRFs as determined by the job analysis.

If you are best qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview. Preview the job questionnaire https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12890540

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have overstated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be removed from consideration or your score may be lowered.

Veterans: Qualified veterans who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10% are listed in the best-qualified category, except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-09 grade level, or higher. (This position isconsidered scientific/professional.). Other 10-point preference eligibles and veterans with 5-point preference who meet the eligibility and qualification requirements are placed above non-preference eligibles within the category in which they qualify. View information on veterans' preference.

1. Your resume (click the link for information on what to include). If you are a current or former Federal employee, your resume must indicate the GS or pay band level for each position held. Limit your resume to no more than two pages. The USAJOBS database will not allow an applicant to submit an application that includes a resume over two pages.

2. Your responses to the job questionnaire. https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12890540

3. Writing Sample: You must submit a writing sample with your application package. In 5 pages or less, submit a written training plan designed for new law enforcement officers on the topic of writing police reports. Please include the following information:

• Outline the specific activities that will be conducted during each phase of the ADDIE instructional design model.
• Provide a concise statement describing the overall task the training is designed to address.
• Clearly define the terminal objective and the enabling objectives.
• Explain how students will be assessed to determine whether they have achieved the training objectives.
• Demonstrate how the identified tasks, objectives, and evaluation methods align.
• Describe the process for determining the instructional strategies that will be used in the training.
• Provide a rationale for why your training plan is the optimal solution

4. Is education required for this position? Submit a copy of your college transcript (unofficial is acceptable) from an accredited institution listing the college/university, degree confirmation date(s) and applicable courses. Once selected and prior to appointment, applicants must provide an official college transcript. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet Federal qualification requirements if you can show that your foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States. For example, specific courses accepted for college-level credit by an accredited U.S. college or university, or foreign education evaluated by an organization recognized for accreditation by the Department of Education as education equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. college or university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence with your application. See Recognition of Foreign Qualifications for more information.

5. Are you a veteran? You must provide acceptable documentation of your preference or appointment eligibility. The member 4 copy of your DD214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," is preferable. If claiming 10 point preference, you will need to submit a Standard Form (SF-15), "Application for 10-point Veterans' Preference." If applying based on eligibility under the Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act, you must submit certification from the Armed Forces that you will be discharged or released from active duty within 120 days from the date on the certification. This must indicate your dates of service, your rank, and confirm that you will be separated under honorable conditions. View more veterans' information.

6. Are you claiming special priority selection rights under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP)? Submit the following:

• A copy of your agency notice,
• A copy of your most recent performance rating, and
• A copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, noting your current position, grade level, and duty location.

7. Are you a current or former political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee? Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment:

• Position title,
• Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee), Agency,
• Beginning and ending dates of appointment.

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