- Position Title
- VISTA Training Development Specialist
- Agency
- AmeriCorps
- Announcement Number
- AC-21-104-11237364 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, September 20, 2021 to Friday, October 22, 2021
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
I am a disabled veteran who retired from active military service with a disability rating of 30 percent or more; or a disabled veteran rated by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) as having a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more; AND my discharge was under conditions other than dishonorable.
3.
I am currently employed by AmeriCorps as a federal employee, serving on a General (permanent) appointment. (You must submit a copy of your final SF-50. The SF-50 should indicate your position occupied and tenure. This does not include service with AmeriCorps programs including VISTA, State and National or NCCC).
4.
I am a current federal employee of AmeriCorps, possessing a current Reduction In Force (RIF) notice, whose position has been abolished from the Office of AmeriCorps State and National, Office of Field Liaison, Office of Grants Management or the Field Financial Management Center.
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I am a current AmeriCorps employee who is serving on a General (Permanent) appointment (not term or temporary) or I am a current AmeriCorps employee who meets the requirements of a noncompetitive hiring authority. (You must submit a copy of your final SF-50. The SF-50 should indicate your position occupied and tenure. This does not include service with AmeriCorps programs including VISTA, State and National or NCCC).
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I am currently on a permanent excepted service appointment in a position which is equivalent to or greater than the grade/level of this position - OR - I am an employee at a Federal agency which has an interchange agreement with the U.S. Office of Personnel Management OR I am an employee with a federal agency covered under other special appointing authorities or agreements e.g., TSA, U.S. Postal Service, FAA, etc. (You may be eligible to be considered for noncompetitive appointment. Submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 showing your grade, position occupied and tenure).
7.
Former Employees - I am a former federal employee of AmeriCorps. (You must submit a copy of your final SF-50. The SF-50 should indicate your position occupied and tenure. This does not include service with AmeriCorps programs including VISTA, State and National or NCCC).
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I qualify for merit promotion based on meeting one of the following conditions: current Federal employee in the competitive service in tenure group 1 or 2; former Federal employee in the competitive service who was in tenure group 1 upon separation or tenure group 2, if the separation occurred less than 3 years ago; current Federal employee in the excepted service of an agency with an Interchange Agreement, in tenure group 1 or 2; or former Federal employee in the excepted service, with tenure equivalent to permanent status in the career/career-conditional appointment system. (Your most recent SF-50 must be submitted with your application).
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I qualify for Noncompetitive appointment as a military spouse based on one of the following: relocation with a service-member spouse as a result of permanent change of station (PCS) orders (https://www.fedshirevets.gov/hire/hrp/qaspouse/index.aspx); spouse of service member who incurred a 100% disability because of service member’s active duty service (See and complete the SF-15: https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/sf15.pdf) ; or spouse of a service member killed while on active duty (See and complete the SF-15).
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Noncompetitive Eligibility - I am currently serving or have previously served (within the last 3 years) in Peace Corps or AmeriCorps VISTA. (You may be eligible to be considered for noncompetitive appointment. Please submit documentation that verifies your service in either of these organizations).
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I am currently employed as a Federal civilian on a permanent competitive appointment at the full performance level or higher of this position; or a former federal civilian employee who has held the full performance level or higher of this position on a permanent competitive appointment. (Submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 showing your grade, position occupied and tenure).
12.
I have a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities and I have certification from my physician or State Government. (You may be eligible to be considered for noncompetitive appointment. Submit a copy of your documentation of your proof of disability and certification of job readiness).
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Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA) - I am a disabled veteran; or a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces during a war declared by Congress; or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized; or a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the Armed Forces, participated in a military operation for which the Armed Forces Service Medal was awarded; or I have separated from active duty within the past 3 years; AND separated under honorable conditions.
Preferences
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Would you accept a term appointment?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the VISTA Training Development Specialist position.
1.
Select the letter corresponding to the statement that describes how you qualify for the VISTA Training Development Specialist position. (This experience must be evident in your resume. If it is not, it will be determined that you are not qualified and you will not receive further consideration).
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
2.
Have you completed the requirements for a bachelor's or higher degree that included or was supplemented by at least 24 semester hours of courses appropriate to the work of this position. The coursework must have included at least four of the following five areas: (1) Learning theory, psychology of learning and/or education psychology; (2) Instructional design practices; (3) Educational evaluation; (4) Instructional product development; (5) Computers in education and training? An answer to this question is required.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
3.
Please choose the option that best describes your experience designing, developing, and publishing online instructional content and materials for a variety of content areas and audience types.
4.
Identify your level of experience collecting, organizing, and incorporating Subject Matter Expert (SME) input into online training.
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Identify your level of experience collaborating with SMEs to gather information about course goals and objectives and develop content in person and remotely (e.g., using Zoom or MS Teams).
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Identify your level of experience utilizing multimedia, instructional technology, and authoring tools to create online learning content.
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Describe your level of experience designing and publishing online training in Articulate 360.
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What best describes your experience in applying instructional design (e.g., ADDIE), adult learning, and multimedia principles and best practices?
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What best describes your experience developing design plans, storyboards, and lesson plans for online training content?
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What best describes your experience designing and implementing skill/proficiency checks, practice exercises, and authentic performance assessments?
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Describe your experience measuring learner results to track training program outcomes and identify areas of improvement.
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Describe your experience ensuring course development products comply with applicable guidance and regulations (e.g., SCORM, Section 508, style guides, etc.).
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What best describes your experience supporting the organization and maintenance of training content for internal and external audiences with various tools (i.e., using MS Office Suite, SharePoint, Drupal, Litmos)?
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I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item or not responding will result in my not being considered for this position.