Instructional Technology Specialist (Open to both U.S. Citizens and Federal Employees)

To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the specialized experience qualifications for the grade.

To qualify for the GS-11 on Experience, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-09 it must include:

• Experience in providing operational planning, development, and technical management of instructional technology (IT) systems, IT equipment, and peripheral devices installed in classrooms, simulation centers, and learning spaces, as well as the maintenance of all such equipment. 
• Experience as a project manager in coordinating system upgrades, developing IT maintenance plans, schedules, and budgets is a plus. Must have current and previous experience with recent educational technology trends and resources.

To qualify for the GS-11 on Education alone, you must have: 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.

You can also qualify based on a combination of higher level graduate education and experience. This must be fully supported by your resume and transcripts, provided with your application.

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:

• Education Management: Excellent organizational skills, keen attention to detail, the ability to prioritize duties, and a capacity to critical evaluate and quickly learn new educational technologies.
• Technology Management: Consults with faculty members and academic departments to identify, facilitate, and implements the use of education technology in different educational settings.
• Technology training & Instruction: Participates in Academy technology and simulation committees to identify instructional goals and objectives and develops long-range technology plans to accomplish them.

For all types of consideration, 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, 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

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Students enrolled in a qualifying degree program can apply if the anticipated graduation date is within six months of closing date of the announcement. Graduation transcript must be received before start date.

Other applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.