Instructional Systems Specialist

Quick Facts

• Role: Instructional Systems Specialist (consultant/educator)

Description

You will research, analyze, develop, and prepare documents and reports on training effectiveness, and provide advice on evaluation techniques. The role includes designing and developing educational and training services, evaluating and improving standards and policies, and consulting on experimental or precedent-free training programs. You will also revise test items to improve clarity, adequacy, reliability, and validity, and support training delivery using USDA’s learning management system, distance learning, and webinars.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop educational and training services for training programs

• Evaluate training and implement improvement initiatives via standards and policies

• Evaluate eLearning tools and technologies and apply blended learning strategies

• Consult and troubleshoot; plan, develop, and evaluate training programs (including experimental)

• Revise test items to improve clarity and adequacy, increasing reliability and validity

• Support PPQ with USDA’s learning management system, distance learning, and webinars in collaboration with HRD and CTOD

• Promote adoption of technology-enabled alternative educational approaches

Requirements

• US Citizen or US National; Selective Service registration/exemption (as applicable)

• Pass background investigation/fingerprint check

• Complete required probationary period unless previously served

• Direct Deposit; pass E-Verify; enroll in Continuous Vetting

• Meet education and eligibility requirements, including coursework covering at least four of five specified areas

• For GS-12: 1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-11 in test/evaluation development and validity/reliability studies; distance-learning instructional and technology trend guidance; training evaluation and instructional design leadership; and evaluating short- and long-term training effectiveness

Benefits

A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is provided; eligibility depends on the type of position held.