INSTRUCTIONAL SYSTEMS SPECIALIST

This position advertised has been exempted from the federal civilian hiring freeze., The mission of TSDU is to analyze, design, and develop instructionally sound and engaging learning materials to ensure effective learning in the FBI and its law enforcement partners. The TSDU collaborates with various units across the FBI to create training which includes live and virtual classroom instruction, eLearning, and blended learning. In addition to developing training, TSDU assists other training developers throughout the FBI through consultations in areas such as instructional design, development of training materials, and training specific multimedia development. TSDU is also responsible for final functionality testing and quality assurance of most eLearning courses prior to their launch on the Virtual Academy (VA). TSDU also manages the Mandatory Training Program which is responsible for the governance, oversight, and compliance of approved mandatory training across the organization. TSDU also includes TD’s Training Officer, who is responsible for training coordination for the TD and functions as the VA Registrar., GS 12

• Discusses educational methods and techniques used in instruction with instructors and their supervisors.
• Serves as an advisor to instructors and supervisors to answers questions on course materials and presentations.
• Evaluates existing training and test materials for applicability to course objectives and adequacy of coverage and develops revision or changes to improve usefulness., All applicants must verify completion of the basic education requirement by submitting a copy of college transcripts by the closing date of the vacancy announcement. 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 a 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., * Utilizing the Resume Builder, outline your relevant work experience and associated start and end dates. Uploaded resumes will not be reviewed or used for qualification purposes.
• Other supporting documents (if applicable):
• College transcripts, if qualifying based on education or if there is a positive education requirement
• Former civilian Federal employees must submit a copy of your MOST RECENT SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing your tenure, grade and step, salary, and type of position occupied (i.e., Excepted or Competitive); or similar Notification of Personnel Action documentation, i.e., Transcript of Service, Form 1150, etc. This is a requirement to verify your Time in Grade (TIG). Actions such as promotion, within grade increase, or reassignment actions must be submitted as your most recent SF 50.

• Most recent Performance Appraisal; not applicable to current FBI employees Veterans: DD 214; Disabled Veterans: DD 214, SF-15, and VA letter dated 1991 or later

• Memorandum for Record (MFR): Work performed outside assigned duties (that would not normally be documented on an SF-50, i. e., back-up duties), has to be documented in detail by an immediate supervisor in order to receive full credit for amount of time worked in that position. If no documentation is furnished no credit will be given for time worked in that position. The following notations must be specified in the documentation: o Percent of time worked in the particular position (cannot conflict with main duties. o The month/year work began Frequency worked (i.e., daily, monthly, etc.) o Specific duties performed Attach the Memorandum for Record to your application in the “Cover Letters and Attachments” section of My Career Tools on the Careers Home page. Please upload the attachment as type “Other.” While applicants might see these documents in their profile, HR Specialists may be unable to access them. Therefore, all applicants MUST upload another copy to ensure that staffing units can review the complete application. Please note: Failure to provide the necessary and relevant information required by this vacancy announcement may disqualify you from consideration. Incomplete applications will not be supplemented with additional requests for information; your application will be evaluated solely on the information you submit. You must complete the application process and submit all required documents by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on the announcement’s closing date., * The FBI is in the Executive Branch of the federal government. It is one of the components of the Department of Justice (DOJ). The FBI is the principle investigative arm of the DOJ. All FBI positions are in the excepted service.

• Applicants must be U.S. citizens and consent to a complete background investigation, urinalysis, and polygraph. You must be suitable for Federal employment; as determined by a background investigation.

• Identification of promotion potential in this announcement does not constitute a commitment or an obligation on the part of management to promote the employee selected at some future date. Promotion will depend upon administrative approval and the continuing need for an actual assignment and performance of higher-level duties. (if applicable) The selectee will be required to serve a one-year probationary period for initial assignment to a supervisory position. (if applicable)

• If you are selected, you will be required to serve a two-year probationary period. Probationary employees are precluded from being considered for all job opportunities until 12-months of their 24-month probationary period has concluded. Probationary Employees may be considered for competitive vacancies that are advertised within their respective division or field office after serving 90 days within the FBI.

• Initiative
• Interpersonal Ability
• Organizing and Planning
• Problem Solving/Judgment
• Customer Service
• Education and Training

Positive Education Requirement

This position has a specific education requirement; all applicants must verify completion of this basic education requirement by submitting a copy of their college transcripts by the closing date of the vacancy announcement.

Basic Education Requirement

All applicants must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university., GS 12: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS11 grade level. SE is defined as follows:

• Planning, coordinating, and developing components of in-person virtual and eLearning training
• Experience with instructional product development, to include developing training materials, identifying learner characteristics, specifying objectives, applying training strategy and evaluating training.

Please make sure your specialized experience/requirement(s) can be identified in your resume.

Education: Education may not be substituted in lieu specialized experience at the GS 12 or higher.

In addition to meeting the Basic Education Requirement, the selectee must meet the following Specialized Experience (SE). Specialized Experience (SE), The Bureau matches your dedication with a commitment to professional growth, a supportive work environment, and a robust benefits package that prioritizes you. As a member of our team, you’ll enjoy comprehensive health and life insurance benefits, paid vacation, sick leave, and federal holidays. For more details about benefits available to all federal employees, visit the Office of Personnel Management’s .