Instructional System Specialist

This Instructional System Specialist position is located at Training and Development- Training Operations Division, Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

Duties include but are not limited to: Provides advice and recommendations to management regarding the processes used to analyze, design, develop, implement, and evaluate both traditional and innovative education and training solutions.

Creates performance improvement interventions to include interactive media and courseware using rapid development tools. Develops innovative interventions to solve performance problems using instructional processes and researches and develops new programs for distribution via web based, classroom, and other formats.

Conducts analysis of training requests to verify identified training needs, recommends possible training solutions, and develops effective and innovative training interventions to performance problems. Collaborates with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) on various training development projects where specific technical knowledge is necessary.

Contacts are internal and external to TSA. Provide advice and guidance on the application of policies and procedures. Performs other duties as assigned. Please note: The major duties described above reflect the full performance level of this position.

Typically, the lower pay band (H band) performs the same duties but will receive more guidance and training, and the project or work assignments may be less complex.

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.