Instructional System Specialist

TSA (Transportation Security Administration); Glynco (GA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Georgia seeks an instructional design professional to help identify training gaps and design solutions that close performance gaps. You will develop a range of training products from infographics and job aids to microlearning and instructor-led courses.

Qualified candidates should apply adult learning principles and assist in revising course design using rapid development tools, while aligning with regulations and federal standards and

Qualifications

• Applying adult learning principles, regulations, and practices to analyze, design, develop, implement and evaluate a training program.
• Assisting in the implementation and revision of course design and development by using rapid development software.

Responsibilities

• Assist in identifying the source of the problem, recommend strategies for closing knowledge and performance gaps, and build a full range of creative solutions from infographics and job aids to microlearning and instructor-led courses.

Job description

The Instructional Design and Development Branch (IDDB) assists with identifying the source of the problem, recommends strategies for closing knowledge and performance gaps, and builds a full range of creative solutions ranging from infographics and job aids to microlearning and instructor-led courses. In addition to the Basic Education Requirements, to qualify for the SV-H Band (equivalent to GS-12), you must have one year of specialized experience at the SV-G band or GS-11 in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. Specialized experience is defined as experience that has equipped you with the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience is defined as:

• Applying adult learning principles, regulations, and practices to analyze, design, develop, implement and evaluate a training program; And
  Assisting in the implementation and revision of course design and development by using rapid development software.

Credit for experience is given based on a 40-hour workweek. Part-time experience is credited on a part-time ratio, i.e., working 20 hours per week for two months equals one month of experience. No additional credit is given for overtime.

National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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.

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.

You must meet the qualification requirements for this position no later than the closing date of the vacancy announcement.