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Duties SUMMARY: The primary purpose of this position is: to serve as a course director and curriculum specialist for the training management functional course in the 6th Combat Training Squadron Formal Education and Training Program, Operational Training Development (OTD), responsible for the development, implementation, and management of training concepts, programs, and procedures to meet instructional requirements. * Plans, develops, executes, and evaluates a comprehensive range of training programs. * Evaluates courses, adjusting as necessary to curricula, teaching methodologies, schedules, etc., based on internal and external evaluation analysis including graduate and supervisor feedback and input from other instructors.

* Develops and maintains professional contacts with a variety of levels and organizational elements, Major Commands, Air Staff, DoD, and other government agencies. * Manages all programming actions associated with the assigned courses. Schedules classes and authorizes allocations to meet annual training requirements.

* Test and Measurement. Requirements Conditions of employment * U.S. Citizenship Required * Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov * If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations.

If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/ * This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program * Disclosure of Political Appointments * Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume * Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period. * Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

* Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft. * Required to obtain and maintain TOP SECRET security clearance. * Must meet positive education requirements specified in the OPM qualification standards.

* Responsible to the Squadron Commander for the drafting of 6CTS syllabi. * May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours. * Experience with computer applications (Microsoft Office) for courseware development used in the classroom and student study * Position may require extensive knowledge of IC4Xl, l3L,1C5X1, 13B, 14N, 1NOX1 AFSCs, US Joint Air/Land doctrine, Tactical Air Control Party and ASOC operations.

* Operational experience in the air to ground community. * Conditions of Employment Continued Below Qualifications Conditions of Employment: * This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial pre-employment drug testing and periodic short notice drug testing.

Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. * Preferred Graduate of the Air Force Basic Instructor Course (BIC), or Classroom Instructor Course (CIC), or Instructional Systems Design (ISD), or Analyze, Design, Develop, Implement, Evaluate (ADDIE) formal training course or civilian/Sister Service equivalent highly desired. Recent experience in Air Support Operations Groups, Tactical Operations Center (TOC), Air Support Operations Center (ASOC), Air Operations Center (AOC), or Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC), executing close air support or joint fire support operations desired.

A current clearance (within 5 years). In order to qualify, you must meet the SPECIALIZED experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions, Training Instruction Series 1712. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems.

Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of a wide range of professional concepts, principles, methods, techniques, and practices of one or more specialties of the instructional systems field as well as of learning theory, gained through extended study, experience, and maintained currency with developing trends in the field of learning; Comprehensive knowledge of a wide variety of instructional development methods sufficient to conduct analysis to determine the requirements for revision of existing instructional systems or development of new training programs; Comprehensive knowledge of an extensive variety of instructional program planning methods and techniques sufficient to plan total support, i.e., personnel, equipment, facilities, budget, and other resource requirements. Note: Resume must show supporting details. OR EDUCATION: Successfully completed a Ph.D.

or equivalent doctoral degree, OR 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, OR LL.M with a subject area related to the position to be filled. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%.

NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level.

TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: * Professional knowledge of learning theory and the principles, methods, practices and techniques of the instructional systems field to administer, advise on, design, develop, or provide educational or training services in formal training programs.

* Knowledge of and ability to follow foundational instructional design processes to analyze, research, design and write educationally sound instructional materials and instructor guides for use in classroom instruction and to construct and validate appropriate evaluation instruments to determine level and extent of student learning and achievement. * Knowledge of training resources programs, principles and policies. * Ability to compose and deliver both written and oral presentations.

* Ability to establish instructional program objectives and to assess progress toward their achievement. * Ability to analyze problems related to instructional material or support equipment and develop timely and economical solutions such as develop finished products including lesson plans, training texts, television programs, programmed texts, or computer assisted instruction. * Ability to work effectively and constructively with various groups in accomplishing assigned projects in both lead and follower capacity.

* Previously certified Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) or Fighter Duty Technician (FDT), or Fighter Duty Officer (FDO), or Intel Officer/Enlisted, or Air Liaison Officer, or TDL instructor experience highly desired. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S.

Department of Education must accredit education. Click to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements.

You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Additional information Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click . To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.

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