EPME LEARNING SPECIALIST

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. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes (1) Working with the educational curriculum development process to include a high level of practice with lesson plan development, learning objectives, criterion reference objectives, methodology, course design, textbook design, evaluation instruments, teaching strategies, editing and production; (2) Working with personnel management commensurate with senior-level management of military organizations; (3) Use of current educational technologies and techniques available. 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-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 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: Knowledge of or experiences in Leadership, Warfighting, International Security Studies, Profession of Arms and Communication Skills, teaching, research, development of curriculum, instructional materials, and other educational activities with emphasis on educational technology, research, and adult learning. A master's degree from an accredited college or university in a discipline related to the school's core curriculum content is desirable. Knowledge of or experiences in the use of current educational technologies and techniques available is mandatory. Skill in research, design, development, and evaluation of course materials for resident and distance learning programs. Skill in organizational and resource management in an Air Force or Department of War organization. Skill development and application of performance measures to assess student and program effectiveness. Ability to create and foster harmonious working environments and development of professional relationships. 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.