Supervisory Instructional Systems Specialist (Instructional Technology Manager)
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Job Location:
Aurora, CO - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 118675 - 154280
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary
Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.
To accomplish the duties of the position expected to have experience in developing curricula using a wide variety of instructional technologies including a familiarity with computer programming/graphics LMS applications graphic interface synchronous and asynchronous e-learning digital audiovisual strategies and production.
Required to direct a team of Instructional System Specialists and Audiovisual Production Specialists while working closely with subject matter experts technical service providers agency managers and others in selecting and adapting technology for use in training program development.
Work is done at the national level and directly impacts the health of the training life cycle of the Bureau of Prisons (BOP).
Ensures that technology applications support the needs of instructional applications and are analyzed and evaluated on an ongoing basis.
Independently develops or supervises the development of reports for agency executives managers and staff concerning the use of instructional technology in training program development.
Serves as a subject matter expert for the BOP on education and training applications.
Conditions of employment
- U.S. Citizenship is Required.
- See Special Conditions of Employment Section.
- Selective Service Requirement:
Career Transition Programs (CTAP or ICTAP): These programs apply to Federal and/or DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position you must:
- 1. Meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria;
- 2. Be rated well-qualified for the position scoring at least half of the total possible points for the vacancy KSAs or competencies; and
- 3. Submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility.
NOTE: Applicants claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must complete all assessment questions to be rated under the established category rating criteria.
Qualifications
Basic Requirements:
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:
- Learning theory psychology of learning educational psychology: Study of learning theories as they relate to the systematic design development and validation of instructional material.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Computers in education and training: Study of the application of computers in education and training including selecting appropriate computer software.
AND
Education:
There is no substitution of education for specialized experience for this position.
Experience:
One-year specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level. To be creditable this experience must have equipped the applicant with the qualifications to perform successfully the duties of the position and must typically be in or related to the position to be filled.
Some examples of this qualifying experience could be:
- Experience analyzing training needs and designing developing implementing and evaluating computer based adult instructional courseware.
- Experience designing and programming online courses and integrating training products into an enterprise-wide learning management system.
- Experience with project management of the development of e Learning web-based audio-visual and computer-based training.
If applicable credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience. To receive proper credit you must show the actual time (such as number of hours worked per week) spent in the activities.
**Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.**
Education
See Qualifications Section for education requirements if applicable.
ONLY if education is a requirement/substitution for specialized experience applicant MUST upload legible transcripts as verification of educational requirement. Transcripts MUST be uploaded and electronically linked from USAJOBS at the time you apply and MUST include identifying information to include School Name Student Name Degree and Date Awarded (if applicable). All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria Click Here.
Foreign Education: For information regarding foreign education requirements please see Foreign Diploma and Credit Recognition at the U.S. Department of Education website: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications.
If you are selected for this position and qualified based on education (i.e. basic education requirement and/or substitution of education) you will be required to provide an OFFICIAL transcript prior to your first day on duty.
Additional information
Special Conditions of Employment Section:
For non-law enforcement positions the Fair Chance Act prohibits specific inquiries concerning an applicants criminal or credit background unless the hiring agency has made a conditional offer of employment to the applicant. An applicant may submit a complaint or any other information to the agency within 30 calendar days of the date of alleged non-compliance by contacting the EEO Office in the Central Office at
Initial appointment to a supervisory/managerial position requires a one-year probationary period.
Appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of a pre-employment and panel interview urinalysis physical and background investigation.
All applicants are subject to and must satisfactorily pass all screening requirements in relation to National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and credit check.
Additional selections may be made if vacancies occur within the life of the certificate.
Current Federal Law Enforcement Employees:
This is a non-law enforcement clerical or administrative support position (one-grade interval). Individuals selected for these positions will lose law enforcement coverage and will need to return to a position with primary law enforcement coverage to regain coverage.
NOTE: During the interview process you may have to provide asample of work.
As a condition of employment for accepting this position you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public determining if your employment advances the public interest we may consider:
- your performance and conduct;
- the needs and interests of the agency;
- whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
- whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest. Exceptions may apply. See5 CFR part 11.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- System Design
- Classroom Experience
- Learning Technology
- Instructional Design
- Adult Education
- SCORM
- LMS
- Training & Development
- Adobe Dreamweaver
- Adobe Captivate
- Curriculum Development
- Web Accessibility
