TRAINING INSTRUCTOR (COMPUTER SCIENCE)

Description:

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The primary purpose of this position is to instruct in Client Systems course utilizing approved curriculum IAW AETC instructions in support of the Client Systems career field. Performs all classroom-related activities, course supporting curriculum and development/revision efforts.

Requirements:

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.

***THIS IS A CCAF POSITION***For Community College of the Air Force GS-1712 positions only:Section 9315 of 10 USC directs the commander of the Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) to comply with standards established by the Secretary of Education to confer associate degrees upon enlisted members who have completed the requirements for the prescribed programs of study. To comply with this directive, all faculty members of the Community College of the Air Force must meet minimum educational requirements as prescribed by the accrediting body Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (SACS-COC), i.e. all teachers must hold at least an associate's degree in order for the school to meet accreditation criteria.

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes: Teaching or instructing in an adult education program, secondary school, college, military installation, or industrial establishment in the appropriate fi eld(s). Supervising or administering a training program. Development or review of training/course materials, aids, devices, etc., and evaluation of training results. Working in the computer science career fi eld that required training or instructing others on a regular basis.

OR
EDUCATION:
Successful completion of a master's or equivalent graduate degree from an accredited college or university, or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or LL.B. or J.D., if related to the position of a Training Instructor. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application .

OR
COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION :
A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position when combined must equal 100%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application.

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-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 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:

1. Knowledge of standard voice, data, video network and cryptographic client devices in fixed and deployed environments.
2. Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of instruction and training aids and devices used in training programs.
3. Knowledge of training aids and devices used in training programs.
4. Knowledge of instructional design and materials development for assigned courses.
5. Knowledge of test and measurement principles, techniques and objectives.
6. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

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.