Summary

This position serves as the subject matter expert (SME) and team lead in the area of Instructional Systems Design training evaluation and methodology for the Center for Agricultural Safeguarding Training (CAST).

Duties

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• The duties may include, but are not limited to:
• Ensures training and education programs meet all applicable laws and regulations pertaining to accessibility, records management, fairness, and annual evaluation of CAST's training programs.
• Evaluates, and implements needed improvement initiatives that include setting and developing standards and policies to maintain the efficiency and effectiveness of CAST training offerings.
• Provides staff development and advisory services and developing products related to ISD, curricula accreditation, and distance learning.
• Promotes understanding and acceptance of alternative educational approaches using technology and distance learning methodologies.
• Provides expert advice and guidance on the professional development and performance enhancement of personnel on a nationwide basis throughout PPQ and other partner agencies.
• Evaluates short- and long-term effectiveness of the training and education programs.
• Researches and analyzes complex training problems and determines appropriate strategies of instruction.
• Exercises responsibility for instructional materials analysis for a large and/or highly technical education or training program.
• Serves as curriculum coordinator and/or instructor for assigned courses.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, as defined below.

TIME-IN-GRADE: Current federal employees applying for a promotion opportunity must meet time-in-grade (TIG) requirement of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled.

Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for 1750 job series:

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 and 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.

FOR THE GS-13 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-12 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates:

• Providing guidance and leadership in instructional systems design by planning, developing, and evaluating complex training programs, and applying Instructional Systems Design (ISD) models to enhance curriculum quality and learning outcomes.
• Leading the development and implementation of standards, policies, and process improvements for curriculum design, accreditation, staff development, and distance learning to ensure consistent, high - quality training delivery.
• Conducting comprehensive assessments of training programs, including needs analyses, evaluations of short - and long - term effectiveness, and developing recommendations for new or improved instructional materials, courses, and evaluation instruments.
• Evaluating and integrating emerging learning technologies and overseeing the development and validation of instructional materials and assessments to support improvements in accessibility, efficiency, and instructional effectiveness.

Note: There is no education substitution for this grade level.

TRANSCRIPTS are required if:

• This position requires specific coursework or a degree in a specific field to be basically qualified.
• This education must have been successfully completed and obtained from an accredited school, college, or university.

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 and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Please see above for education qualification requirement information.

Benefits

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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.