Training Specialist (Course Manager/Developer).

About the Role

Provides administrative and operational support for Learning Management System (LMS) platforms and Blackboard (Bb) e-learning platforms in the development, management, and evaluation of AFSVC training programs.

Responsibilities

• Applies the Instructional System Design (ISD) process to deliver professional development courses and functional training impacting Legacy Services activity managers, assistant managers, flight chiefs, and Force Support Squadron (FSS) staff Air Force-wide.
• Provides classroom instruction and classroom facilitation for AFSVC in-residence courses in concert with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in the execution of functional training.
• Applies the ADDIE (Analyze, Design, Develop, Implement, and Evaluate) training process in determining course content for Services functional training programs.
• Assists subject matter experts in developing and organizing curriculum, such as training exercises, materials, visual aids, media, and other educational content in support of adult learners.
• Evaluates whether lesson objectives and criterion objectives support the instructional development plan.
• Evaluates instructor performance and the effectiveness of training programs, providing recommendations for improvements.
• Develops and conducts competency/performance-based training and AFSVC staff development and education programs in four major areas: professional development, employee development, resiliency, and personal enhancement.
• Administers tasks and tracks data associated with the LMS/Bb to provide reporting on usage and course completion.
• Partners with industry in developing professional training and certification programs.
• Assists with AFSVC strategic plan initiatives.
• Analyzes, designs, develops, implements, and evaluates training programs, strategies, methods, and content for the professional development of Force Support Squadron (FSS) activity managers and flight chiefs.
• Establishes, conducts, and evaluates special training and education programs for AFSVC staff to aid in their development and professional growth.
• Provides consultation to other AFSVC personnel in determining course content development for activity-specific training programs, including developing objectives, student outcomes, classroom materials, training methods, student evaluation methods, and program evaluations.

Requirements

• This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
• This position requires that the incumbent be a U.S. Citizen or a Legal U.S. Resident for a minimum of 3 years.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Direct deposit is required.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
• A probationary period may be required.
• Pre-employment requirements must be satisfactorily met prior to Entrance on Duty (EOD).
• Applicants must be able to provide a REAL ID or present a combination of source identity documents authorized to facilitate access to the installation.

Qualifications

Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities, including Business Based Action, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference.

To qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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).

Qualifying Experience

• Demonstrated experience managing the cradle-to-grave lifecycle of training programs.
• Progressive experience with interpreting instructions, policies, and procedures.
• Experience with interactive distance learning software techniques used in training program development for online and classroom delivery.

Desired Experience

• Working experience with platforms and methodologies such as Learning Management System (LMS) platforms, Blackboard (Bb) e-learning platforms, Instructional Systems Design (ISD), or Analyze, Design, Develop, Implement, Evaluate (ADDIE) training processes.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to use Microsoft Office software such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Those qualified applicants who meet both the minimum qualification requirement(s) and highly preferred criteria(s) will be considered best qualified for this position and will be referred to the selecting official(s) first for consideration.

Education

This position does not allow for education substitution. Foreign education may be used to meet the requirements if proof of equivalency to a U.S. education program is provided.