Supervisory Instructional Systems Specialist, NF-05

Summary

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Duties

Incumbent serves as the Branch Chief for Learning Solutions at the MWR Academy, US Army HQ Installation Management Command. Supervises a branch consisting of Instructional Systems Design, Information Technology and Educational Support Specialists. Leads delivery of the MWR Academy's eLearning courses and learning technology. Incumbent is responsible as the authoritative consultant and primary educator in the areas of training evaluation, occupational analysis, and instructional systems methodology quality assurance. Serves as the authoritative coordinator for the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET), the American Council on Education (ACE), and and U.S. Army Accreditation through the Transformation and Training Command (T2COM). Incumbent performs the full range of supervisory duties. Evaluates the effectiveness of operations supervised. Determines program requirements, conducts cost-benefit analysis, develops and analyzes alternative approaches, and recommends the most effective approaches. Embeds evaluation procedures in all training and uses analysis of evaluation data to recommend changes in training programs. Maintains liaison with the Department of the Army, the proponents of ACTEDS Career Fields, and the proponents of series AR 215. Establishes contacts with senior executives on Army installation, civilian, and military educational institutions, and professional organizations in order to maintain currency. Plans, coordinates, designs, develops and evaluates programs of instruction based on the findings of occupational analysis for classroom, blended, and online learning modalities. Researches, analyzes, develops, and prepares documents and reports regarding training effectiveness and return on investments (ROI). Maintains and is familiar with Army regulations, policies, and procedures governing Army MWR Operations. Qualifications

RESUMES MUST BE TWO PAGES (OR LESS). QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE CLEARLY VERIFIABLE IN YOUR RESUME. GOVERNMENT POSITIONS MUST INCLUDE PAY PLAN, SERIES, GRADE, TO AND FROM DATES, AND GOVERNMENT AGENCY/DEPARTMENT. Must include at least one year of experience performing duties at a level which equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform successfully in the position. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Must demonstrate excellent technical writing, oral communication, and interpersonal skills as well as the ability to work within a collaborative environment. Successful completion of an undergraduate degree that includes or was supplemented by at least 24 semester hours in the study of 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 materials. 2) Instructional design practices: study of the principles and techniques used in designing training programs, development 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 determine 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. Transcripts must be uploaded with application. All Qualified applicants will be rated against the highly qualifying criteria by a rating panel for evaluation of the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience and education. Those applicants determined to be highly qualified will be referred to the hiring official for consideration. The highly qualified candidates may undergo an interview and reference checks. HIGHLY QUALIFYING CRITERIA: At least five years of experience with FMWR programs, to include experience as a Program Manager, Instructor, Training Specialist, Instructional Designer, Division Chief, Deputy or Director of FMWR. At least five years of experience in the Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation (ADDIE) of training. Demonstrated experience implementing a full range of education delivery systems to include E-Learning and Learning Management Systems. All answers to the Highly Qualifying Criteria must be demonstrated in your resume to get credit.

Education

All candidates (to include current employees) are required to include transcripts with their application package to show evidence of meeting the minimum qualifications as stated above. Failure to do so will result in an ineligible rating. Only education from accredited and pre-accredited institutions will be accepted. Foreign education must be evaluated for equivalency in the United States. For more information, please click here. How You Will Be Evaluated

Your Application Matters: How We Will Review It We want to help you put your best foot forward! Please take time to carefully follow all application instructions - missing information or skipped steps could impact your eligibility. Your application will be thoughtfully reviewed to see how well your experience and qualifications align with the requirements listed in this announcement. This includes your resume, supporting documents, and responses to the assessment questionnaire. We will consider your responses to our application questionnaire. If you're tentatively qualified, we'll take a closer look to ensure your questionnaire responses match the experience reflected in your resume and documentation. Note: If it's later found that qualifications or experience were overstated, it may affect your consideration for the position - so honesty and clarity are key. Understanding Eligibilities: What You Can Claim When Applying When you apply for a federal position through USAJOBS or USA Staffing, you may be eligible for selection preference or priority consideration based on your background or status. These eligibilities can improve your chances of being considered or referred for a position. Depending on your situation, you may be able to claim one or more of the following eligibilities: NAF Priority Consideration 1 Business Based Action (BBA) NAF Priority Consideration 2 Former NAF Employee (FNE)/Current NAF (CNE)/Current APF Employee (CAE) NAF Priority Consideration 3 Outside Applicant Veteran (OAV) (Includes spouses and parents) Tip: Be sure to review each eligibility carefully and provide the required documentation. Claiming an eligibility without proper support may affect your application status. Looking for more details? Refer to the Who Gets Initial Consideration (Selection Preferences) and the What Other Considerations are Available sections of our Applicant Information Kit. Benefits

Working for Army Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF) can offer numerous advantages. Army NAF employment can provide a sense of pride and fulfillment, as you'll be supporting communities comprised of military and civilian personnel, and their families, which contributes to the Department of Defense's overall mission. We offer a wide range of career opportunities, including jobs in childcare, recreation, hospitality, and more. Many employees have opportunities for professional development, including training, education, and certification programs to help towards career advancement. As an Army NAF employee, you'll have access to some on-base facilities, including fitness centers, libraries, and many other amenities. Regular full-time and part-time employees are eligible for enrollment in health and life insurance, participation in 401k and retirement plans, and paid personal time off and federal holidays. Some flexible employees may also be eligible to receive health insurance. For a slideshow presentation regarding these benefits, please click the link below. Other Information

A manual application may be obtained by contacting the servicing NAF Human Resources Office listed on this announcement. If you are applying manually, all required documentation must be received no later than 4:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, on the closing date of the announcement. Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs may be authorized based upon eligibility and a determination that a PCS move is in the Government interest. Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center. The Duty Station for this position is located at Fort Sam Houston, TX. You will be expected to physically reside within commuting distance of Fort Sam Houston, TX. Situational telework can be provided for weather-related emergencies, office closures, or other situations where telework serves a compelling Agency need. Important Information Regarding Access to Certain Federal Facilities: Access to certain federal facilities may require a REAL ID-compliant driver's license/ID (marked with a star) or an Enhanced Driver's License (EDL) from WA, MI, MN, NY, or VT. See https://www.tsa.gov/real-id for details. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that the application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Discover Your Path to Success! Before you apply, take a moment to explore our Applicant Information Kit - your go-to guide for understanding our hiring process and making your application stand out. Inside, you'll find helpful tips, insights, and everything you need to feel confident and prepared. Click here to view the kit or copy and paste this link into your browser: https://publicfileshare.chra.army.mil/Applicants/NAF_Applicant_Information_Kit.pdf