Job summary

You will serve as a INSTRUCTIONAL SYSTEMS SPECIALIST in the Lejeune Leadership Institute of TRAINING AND EDUCATION COMMAND.

Major duties

You will be responsible for developing and delivering effective leadership training programs supporting Marines and civilian employees of the Marine Corps. You will be for providing guidance and support to instructors. You will develop and design instructional materials, courses, and programs for training Marine Corps personnel, both in classroom and online utilizing the Marine Corps Instructional Systems Design/Systems Approach to Training and Education You will plan, coordinate, and perform learning analyses with LLI POI managers to determine learning objectives and task learning relationships, cluster learning events, organize course content, and develop instruction design plans. You will develop, implement, and maintain LLI curricula materials which includes lesson plans, instructor preparation guides, student handouts, classroom media, concept cards, and training aids. You will collaborate with program managers, subject matter experts, and stakeholders to prepare comprehensive evaluation reports and presentations summarizing findings, trends, and recommendations for program improvement.

Qualification

In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of Specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector overseeing the development of all training support packages including assessments, practical exercises, lesson plans, job aids, etc., recommend valid training development and improvement methodologies to training center leadership for implementation into courseware; and utilize technological advancements and emerging training programs to develop courses or courseware. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

Education

Applicants must meet the following positive education qualifications requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual: Applicants must possess (Basic Requirements) 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. In lieu of specialized experience listed in the Qualifications section, applicants may qualify for the GS-11 position based on education OR equivalent combination of experience and education as follows: 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages.

Evaluations

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies: Attention to Detail Customer Service Flexibility INSTRUCTIONAL SYSTEMS Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning PROBLEM SOLVING PROJECT MANAGEMENT Reading Comprehension Self-Management Teamwork TRAINING PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION WRITTEN COMMUNICATION You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All eligibility, qualifications, and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.