Instructional Systems Specialist.

Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers; Glynco (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) in Georgia seeks an experienced Instructional Systems Specialist to lead design, development, and evaluation of basic and advanced law enforcement training programs. The role focuses on ISD processes, stakeholder collaboration, and accreditation-related activities.

The position requires guiding conferences, supervising ISD projects, and ensuring training products meet job tasks and performance objectives across agencies.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience at GS-12 level or equivalent.
• Experience coordinating and guiding ISD for large training programs.
• Experience leading stakeholder groups and ensuring training objectives align with materials.

Responsibilities

• Lead analysis, design, development, implementation, evaluation and revision of training programs.
• Serve as subject matter expert in instructional design practices and education technology.
• Lead working groups for Curriculum Development and Curriculum Review Conferences.
• Coordinate ISD processes with stakeholders and partner organizations.
• Support accreditation activities to ensure compliance with FLETA standards.
• Act as primary liaison for training divisions in curriculum design and revision.

Skills

Learning theory

Instructional design

Educational evaluation

Educational technology

ISD process

Education

Four-year degree with 24 credits in related areas

Job description

Duties

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.

Requirements

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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.
• Current and former federal employees within the General Schedule (GS) must meet the time-in-grade requirements outlined in the "Qualifications" section of this announcement.
• This is a non-bargaining unit position.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state issued driver's license to conduct official government business.
• You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you.
• This position is eligible for situational-only telework based on agency policy.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Overtime may be required.
• Weekends and federal holidays may be required.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license to conduct official government business.

Qualifications

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Specialized Experience At 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:

• Coordinating the instructional systems design process for large, complex training programs. 2) Working with stakeholders to determine training requirements through job task analysis. 3) Providing information or assistance in the ISD process. 4) Guiding decision-making and resolving issues, communicating and satisfying expectations, and providing quality training products based on job task, performance objectives and their alignment with training materials, exams, and practical exercises. 5) Evaluating the effectiveness of training to identify and provide recommendations for areas of improvement and innovation.

Specialized Experience At 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:

• Applying adult learning principles and methodology in the design and delivery of training. 2) Analyzing data and learning problems to determine appropriate instructional solutions. 3) Determining or revising task to performance objective relationships, developing assessments, and creating and organizing content.

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

Time-in-grade

Current General Schedule (GS) federal employees, and those that have served in GS positions within the last 52 weeks, must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade, or a combination of the next lower grade level and an equivalent band in the federal service by the closing of this announcement.

Note: Current or former Federal employees MUST submit a copy of their SF-50 Form which shows competitive service appointment ("position occupied" block 34 on the SF-50 should show a "1"), tenure group (block 24 should show a 1 or 2), grade, and salary. If you are applying for a higher grade, please provide the SF-50 Form which shows the length of time you have been in your current/highest grade (examples of appropriate SF-50s include promotions, With-in Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s dated a year apart within the same grade/job). If you have promotion potential in your current position, please provide proof. Employees applying with an interchange agreement must provide proof of their permanent appointment. IF YOU DO NOT SUBMIT ALL OF THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION, YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE CONSIDERATION AS A STATUS CANDIDATE.

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.

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Education

Positions With Positive Education

In addition to the qualifications listed above, you must possess the following level of education by the closing date of this announcement:

A Four-year 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

• 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.