Instructional Systems Specialist

US Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers; Glynco (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

US Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) seeks a qualified professional at the GS-09 level to support education and training programs for federal law enforcement personnel.

The role focuses on assisting in instructional design, course content development, and evaluating training programs, applying theories of adult learning and using e-learning tools such as Adobe Captivate or Articulate within LMS delivery.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience at GS-07 level or equivalent.
• Master's or related graduate degree.
• 2 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree.
• Combination of graduate education and specialized experience equal to 100% of requirements.

Skills

Education and Training

Learning

Instructional design

Technology management

Education

Master's degree related to position

2 years of graduate education

Graduate education + experience

Tools

Adobe Captivate

Articulate

Job description

Specialized Experience

The Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC), through strategic partnerships, prepares the federal law enforcement community to safeguard America's people, property, and institutions. We are a unique inter-agency organization preparing the next generation of law enforcement officers to meet our Nation's most pressing security challenges.

A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized. See additional info section. 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.

You qualify at the GS-09 grade level if you possess one of the following:

• One year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in Federal service, or equivalent experience in the private or public sector, that demonstrate duties that fall under the following competencies:
  • Education and Training: Assisting in the development and evaluation of instructional design, course content, and training programs; applying basic knowledge of adult learning theories, methods, strategies, best practices, and techniques of instructional curriculum development, including evaluation.
  • Learning: Knowledge of efficient learning techniques to acquire and apply new knowledge and skills; leveraging training, feedback, or other opportunities for self-learning and development to contribute to the development and delivery of instructional programs.
  • Technology Management: Utilizing e-learning content authoring software, such as Adobe Captivate or Articulate, to assist in developing instructional materials; deploying eLearning products on Learning Management Systems (LMS) or other delivery platform; -OR-
• Master's or equivalent graduate degree, directly related to the position being filled.; -OR-
• 2 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree directly related to the position being filled. -OR-
• A combination of successfully completed graduate level education and specialized experience as described above that, when combined, equal 100% of the total requirement. This will be calculated using your resume and unofficial transcripts or a list of courses/course hours submitted with your application.

NOTE: Only graduate level education in excess of one year of graduate level education may be combined with experience to qualify for the GS-09 level.

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 eligibility on 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.

The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Homeland Security and its Components from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to [e-mail].

Pursuant to Executive Order 12564 and FLETC policy, FLETC is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and, therefore, conducts random and other drug testing of its employees in order to ensure a safe and healthy work environment. Headquarters personnel in safety- or security-sensitive positions are subject to random drug testing and all applicants tentatively selected for employment at FLETC are subject to drug testing resulting in a negative test result.

If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration of Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment.

Any Offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Personnel Management guidance and U.S. Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. Authorities are subject to change.