Instructional Systems Specialist

Specialized Experience Requirements Applicants must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or higher in the Federal service (or equivalent experience in the private or public sector). Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience determining suitability and educational adequacy of materials based on the needs and learning objectives. Experience writing lesson plans, training texts, instructors' manuals, and supplemental study guides. Experience constructing and revising objective tests that cover designated units of established courses of a conventional nature. Experience reviewing and evaluating existing audiovisual aids such as film strips, slide-tape presentations, charts, diagrams, and other aids. GS-09 Level Specialized Experience In addition, applicants who have experience at the GS-09 level should have: Worked independently or through collaboration, performing specialized assignments designed to increase knowledge and build skills that contribute to the development of testing tools. Assisted in conducting research and drafting reports; applied job analysis knowledge and techniques in test development; assisted in drafting and preparing presentations. Gathered and analyzed data to evaluate the reliability and validity of tests, supporting efforts to continuously improve processes. Developed course materials to train employees on pay and personnel services. Developed surveys to obtain feedback from students, supervisors, and instructors. Applied analytical and evaluation methods/techniques to determine training effectiveness and processes that improve the efficiency and effectiveness of instructional programs. GS-05 Level Specialized Experience Applicants with experience at the GS-05 level should have: Conducted occupational and job analyses on position assessment and personnel placement. Assisted with technical writing and proper grammar in the development of occupational test questions. Assisted with developing in-service training for individual or groups of personnel. Assisted in the identification and documentation of functional system requirements to support test development. Drafted standard operating procedures for test development and applied established procedures to test development. Briefed testing procedures and provided general/basic information on testing concepts to visiting personnel. NOTE: All experience must be fully demonstrated in your resume to be considered for the position. Additional qualification information can be found on the Office of Personnel Management website: Systems Series 1750 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr