Supervisory Instructional Systems Specialist (Wildland Fire)

US Office of the Secretary of the Interior; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Office of the Secretary of the Interior in Boise, Idaho, seeks a Supervisory Instructional Systems Specialist (Wildland Fire) at GS-13 to lead ISD-based training design and evaluation across multiple delivery formats. This leadership role oversees curriculum development, governance, and interagency coordination to ensure current operational doctrine is reflected in training content.

Qualifications include a degree with at least 24 semester hours in specified areas and one year of

Qualifications

• Degree must include or be supplemented by at least 24 semester hours in learning theory, instructional design, evaluation, product development, and computers in education.
• Transcript list of courses is required with application.
• One year of specialized experience at GS-13 level responsibilities including ISD application, needs assessment, governance, data analysis, and guidance on training direction.

Skills

ISD methodologies

Adult learning theory

Needs assessment

Governance & coordination

Curriculum evaluation

Wildland fire operations

Education

Degree with 24 semester hours in required areas

Job description

These Supervisory Instructional Systems Specialist (Wildland Fire) positions are with the US Wildland Fire Service, GS-1750-13 working in the following location:

• Boise, Idaho

In order to qualify for this position you must possess the Minimum Qualification requirements listed below. To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST state either "full-time" (or "40 hours a week") or "part-time" with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience. Failure to adequately provide information needed to determine number of hours worked in each position may result in that time not being credited when evaluating qualifying experience. For periods of time that reflect military service, the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the full and/or part-time hours requirement as the service dates will be reflected.

Only experience obtained by 11/20/2026 will be considered.

Instructional Systems Specialist Series, 1751:

Basic Requirements:

You must have a 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:

1. Learning theory, psychology of learning, educational psychology: Study of learning theories as they relate to the systematic design, development, and validation of instructional material.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Computers in education and training: Study of the application of computers in education and training, including selecting appropriate computer software.

You must include transcripts with your application which lists above required courses. Failure to provide will remove you from further consideration.

In addition to the above positive education requirement, in order to qualify for this position at the GS-13 grade level, you must possess the following Minimum Qualifications by the close of this announcement:

I have one (1) year of specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience: 1) Applying instructional systems design (ISD) methodologies and adult learning theory to design, develop, or evaluate competency-based training curricula delivered across multiple formats (e.g., classroom, blended, distance learning). 2) Conducting or applying the results of training needs assessments to identify performance gaps and translate them into validated learning objectives and instructional strategies. 3) Coordinating the development, review, or maintenance of training or curriculum products within a governance framework involving multiple stakeholders, subject matter experts, or interagency partners. 4) Analyzing training program data, evaluation results, or operational feedback to recommend improvements to curriculum, delivery methods, or training program effectiveness. 5) Providing technical guidance, advisory services, or recommendations to management on training program direction, workforce development priorities, or instructional systems standards. 6) Applying knowledge of wildland fire or all-hazard operations to ensure training content reflects current operational doctrine and validated competencies.

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.