Instructional Systems Specialist - Topeka, KS - Overview Summary Workforce Management supports the delivery of VA's Office of Community Care programs through Human Resources Management, Professional Development, and Related Consultative Services. This position is located in Topeka, KS and is aligned under the Office of Community Care (OCC), Workforce Management (WFM). The incumbent reports to the Plans, Pathways, and Training Section Supervisor in the Operations, Plans, & Logistics program (OPL). The position is physically located in Topeka, KS. Full performance level is GS- 11 Work Schedule: Full-time, Mon - Fri, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Instructional Systems Specialist/046770 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Duties Duties include but are not limited to: Education and curriculum development Web course Designing. Curriculum compliance reviews, Facilitate Education and Training Other duties as assigned. - $61,605 $80,089 Job Details Application Open Date 5/10/2018 Application Close Date 5/17/2018 Organization Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration Who May Apply None Status None - Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal/VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found well-qualified (have a final rating of 85 or more) for this vacancy. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at - . Placement Policy: The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position. It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the - site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members. For more information on the "Who may apply" eligibility requirements, please refer to the - document. If you are unable to apply online view the following link for information regarding an - . - Qualifications - To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 05/17/2018. Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS- 11 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-09. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. Applicants must meet the Individual Occupational Requirements below. 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: - Study of learning theories as they relate to the systematic design, development, and validation of instructional material. - 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. - 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. - Study of the techniques appropriate for developing training materials, including identifying learner characteristics, specifying objectives, applying training strategy, validating training materials, and evaluating training. - Study of the application of computers in education and training, including selecting appropriate computer software. and You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below: Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-09 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: - Working knowledge and skill in Instructional system design (ISD) principles and techniques. tUtilizing educational program evaluation techniques. - Developing instructional product techniques (e.g. job aids, skits, and case studies) - Developing materials for performance and job-related training or learning (e.g. classroom, Web and on the job training) - Compiling statistical data collections and analysis. - Applying adult learning theory, psychology of learning and educational psychology in a classroom/virtual environment. - Utilizing Web technology in the design of education and training materials. t. OR, - Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. - OR, - Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and education beyond Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: - Analysis and Problem Solving - Compliance - Education and Training - Initiative - Web Technology 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; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note: - Physical Requirements: The work is primarily sedentary with long periods of sitting at a desk, working with computers daily. Some work may require walking in offices and similar areas for meetings. Work may also require walking and standing in conjunction with travel to and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the worksite. The work does not require any special physical effort. - Benefits