- Position Title
- Instructional Systems Specialist (SIS/EDUC TECH)
- Agency
- Department of Defense Education Activity
- Announcement Number
- NC7X235322604459 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, September 8, 2023 to Friday, September 22, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Current Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Civilian Employees
Do you meet one of the categories below?
• CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES SERVING ON A PERMANENT APPOINTMENT. You must submit a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action. (Block 24 of your SF-50 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a "1"); OR
• CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES SERVING ON AN EXCEPTED SERVICE VETERANS RECRUITMENT APPOINTMENT (VRA). You must submit a copy of your SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, reflecting current DoDEA Excepted Service VRA appointment (Block 24 must be a "2" AND block 34 must be a "2").
Supporting documentation: You must submit the documents which prove you are a current DoDEA employee as described in one of the categories above. To obtain a copy of SF-50s from employment with the Department of Defense, go to My Biz.
Are you a current Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) civilian employee?
Do you meet one of the categories below?
• CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES SERVING ON A PERMANENT APPOINTMENT. You must submit a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action. (Block 24 of your SF-50 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a "1"); OR
• CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES SERVING ON AN EXCEPTED SERVICE VETERANS RECRUITMENT APPOINTMENT (VRA). You must submit a copy of your SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, reflecting current DoDEA Excepted Service VRA appointment (Block 24 must be a "2" AND block 34 must be a "2").
Supporting documentation: You must submit the documents which prove you are a current DoDEA employee as described in one of the categories above. To obtain a copy of SF-50s from employment with the Department of Defense, go to My Biz.
Are you a current Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) civilian employee?
3.
Current Excepted Service Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Employee
Are you a current Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) civilian employee serving in the excepted service?
• You must submit a copy of your most recent SF50, Notification of Personnel Action. Block 24 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a "2".
Are you a current Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) civilian employee serving in the excepted service?
• You must submit a copy of your most recent SF50, Notification of Personnel Action. Block 24 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a "2".
4.
Current Excepted Service Department of Defense Employee
Are you a current Department of Defense civilian employee serving in the excepted service?
• You must submit a copy of your most recent SF50, Notification of Personnel Action. Block 24 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a "2".
Are you a current Department of Defense civilian employee serving in the excepted service?
• You must submit a copy of your most recent SF50, Notification of Personnel Action. Block 24 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a "2".
5.
Current Excepted Service Employee
Are you a current Federal civilian employee serving in the excepted service?
• You must submit a copy of your most recent SF50, Notification of Personnel Action. Block 24 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a "2".
Are you a current Federal civilian employee serving in the excepted service?
• You must submit a copy of your most recent SF50, Notification of Personnel Action. Block 24 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a "2".
6.
Current Permanent Department of Defense (DoD) Civilian Employee
You are eligible in this category if you currently work on a permanent* competitive service civilian appointment in any of the following Department of Defense (DOD) agencies:
• U.S. Navy
• U.S. Marine Corps
• Department of the Air Force
• Department of the Army
• Other Department of Defense Agency (e.g., WHS, DLA, DFAS, DISA, DODDS, Defense Commissary, etc.)
Supporting documentation: You are required to submit acceptable documentation of your appointment eligibility, by submitting a copy of your last or most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, (block 24 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a"1"). To obtain a copy of SF-50s from employment with the Department of Defense, go to My Biz at https://compo.dcpds.cpms.osd.mil/.
Note(s):
*If you are currently working on a temporary or term appointment, or you are serving on active duty in the U.S. military service in any of the above agencies, you are NOT eligible for this hiring category unless you are serving on a Flexible Length Renewable Term (FLRT) Technical appointment with a remark indicating that you are eligible for consideration as a status candidate (block 45 must contain a remark on eligibility as a status candidate under section 1109(b)(1)(B) of the NDAA for FY 2016).
If you are currently working for a private sector company performing work related to a contract with a federal agency, you are NOT eligible for this hiring category
Are you a Current Permanent Department of Defense (DoD) Civilian Employee?
You are eligible in this category if you currently work on a permanent* competitive service civilian appointment in any of the following Department of Defense (DOD) agencies:
• U.S. Navy
• U.S. Marine Corps
• Department of the Air Force
• Department of the Army
• Other Department of Defense Agency (e.g., WHS, DLA, DFAS, DISA, DODDS, Defense Commissary, etc.)
Supporting documentation: You are required to submit acceptable documentation of your appointment eligibility, by submitting a copy of your last or most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, (block 24 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a"1"). To obtain a copy of SF-50s from employment with the Department of Defense, go to My Biz at https://compo.dcpds.cpms.osd.mil/.
Note(s):
*If you are currently working on a temporary or term appointment, or you are serving on active duty in the U.S. military service in any of the above agencies, you are NOT eligible for this hiring category unless you are serving on a Flexible Length Renewable Term (FLRT) Technical appointment with a remark indicating that you are eligible for consideration as a status candidate (block 45 must contain a remark on eligibility as a status candidate under section 1109(b)(1)(B) of the NDAA for FY 2016).
If you are currently working for a private sector company performing work related to a contract with a federal agency, you are NOT eligible for this hiring category
Are you a Current Permanent Department of Defense (DoD) Civilian Employee?
7.
Executive Order (E.O.) 12721
This category includes those who meet the following conditions:
• You worked in an overseas area as an Appropriated Fund Federal employee
• You are/were a family member of an appropriate sponsor (a Federal civilian employee, a Federal NAF employee, or a member of a uniformed service) during the overseas employment
• You completed 52 weeks of creditable service, AND
• You are applying within 3 years of returning to the U.S. from the overseas tour of duty
You must have been a family member at the time you met the overseas service requirement, but do not need to be a family member at the time of non-competitive appointment in the United States. A family member is a spouse, domestic partner, or unmarried child under the age of 23.
Any law, Executive Order, or regulation that disqualifies an applicant for appointment in the competitive service also disqualifies the applicant for appointment under E.O. 12721.
Supporting documentation: You must submit acceptable documentation of your eligibility for E.O. 12721 which may include: A copy of your last or most recent SF-50, "Notice of Personnel Action," reflecting 52 weeks of creditable service or 26 weeks of creditable service if the sponsor's tour was curtailed.
For more information visit the Department of State website: E.O. 12721
Are you eligible under E.O. 12721?
This category includes those who meet the following conditions:
• You worked in an overseas area as an Appropriated Fund Federal employee
• You are/were a family member of an appropriate sponsor (a Federal civilian employee, a Federal NAF employee, or a member of a uniformed service) during the overseas employment
• You completed 52 weeks of creditable service, AND
• You are applying within 3 years of returning to the U.S. from the overseas tour of duty
You must have been a family member at the time you met the overseas service requirement, but do not need to be a family member at the time of non-competitive appointment in the United States. A family member is a spouse, domestic partner, or unmarried child under the age of 23.
Any law, Executive Order, or regulation that disqualifies an applicant for appointment in the competitive service also disqualifies the applicant for appointment under E.O. 12721.
Supporting documentation: You must submit acceptable documentation of your eligibility for E.O. 12721 which may include: A copy of your last or most recent SF-50, "Notice of Personnel Action," reflecting 52 weeks of creditable service or 26 weeks of creditable service if the sponsor's tour was curtailed.
For more information visit the Department of State website: E.O. 12721
Are you eligible under E.O. 12721?
8.
Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)
This category includes individuals:
• who have been continuously serving in a NAF or Army Air Force Exchange Services (AAFES) position without time limitation for at least one year OR
• who have been involuntarily separated from such an appointment without personal cause within the preceding year.
Supporting documentation: You must provide acceptable documentation of your appointment eligibility by submitting copy(ies) of applicable personnel actions verifying the above criteria with your application. Additional information about the NAFI Interchange Agreement may be found here.
Are you eligible under a NAFI Interchange Agreement?
This category includes individuals:
• who have been continuously serving in a NAF or Army Air Force Exchange Services (AAFES) position without time limitation for at least one year OR
• who have been involuntarily separated from such an appointment without personal cause within the preceding year.
Supporting documentation: You must provide acceptable documentation of your appointment eligibility by submitting copy(ies) of applicable personnel actions verifying the above criteria with your application. Additional information about the NAFI Interchange Agreement may be found here.
Are you eligible under a NAFI Interchange Agreement?
9.
People with Disabilities, Schedule A
You are eligible for this appointing authority if you are an individual:
Supporting Documentation: You must submit acceptable documentation of your appointment eligibility (e.g., records, statements, or other appropriate information) issued by:
**Note: An agency may make permanent or time-limited appointments under this appointing authority.
For more information please go to OPM's website on Federal Employment of People with Disabilities.
Are you eligible under a Schedule A, Persons with Disability appointment?
You are eligible for this appointing authority if you are an individual:
- with an intellectual disability; OR
- a severe physical disability; OR
- a psychiatric impairment; AND
- you have acceptable proof of the disability.
Supporting Documentation: You must submit acceptable documentation of your appointment eligibility (e.g., records, statements, or other appropriate information) issued by:
- a licensed medical professional (e.g., a physician or other medical professional duly certified by a State, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory, to practice medicine); or,
- a licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist (State or private); or,
- a Federal agency, State agency, or an agency of the District of Columbia or a U.S. territory that issues or provides disability benefits.
**Note: An agency may make permanent or time-limited appointments under this appointing authority.
For more information please go to OPM's website on Federal Employment of People with Disabilities.
Are you eligible under a Schedule A, Persons with Disability appointment?
10.
Postal Service/Peace Corps and Other Unique Authorities
You are eligible for this appointing authority if you meet any one of the following:
Supporting documentation: You must submit a copy of your proof of employment from the appropriate agency (i.e., personnel action, official letter verifying employment, etc.). For additional information on required documents, contact the point of contact on the job opportunity announcement.
Are you eligible under any of the listed authorities?
You are eligible for this appointing authority if you meet any one of the following:
- Postal Career Service/Postal Rate Commission - Eligible when serving under an appointment without time limitation, successfully completed a probationary period and has no break in service.
- VISTA/ACTION Volunteer - Eligible within 1 year of having completed 12 months of community volunteer service under the Peace Corps Act or as a VISTA volunteer under the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 or the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973.
- Peace Corps - Eligible within 3 years after serving at not less than 36 months without a break in service of 3 days or more of continuous service under the Peace Corps.
- Foreign Service Officers and Employees - Present or former career officer or employee of the Foreign Service, appointed under authority of the Foreign Service Act of 1946, as amended.
- Commissioned Corps of the Public Health Service - Eligible within 3 years after returning from overseas if at least 52 weeks of service in an appropriated fund position were completed.
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - Eligible within 3 years after returning from overseas if at least 52 weeks of service in an appropriated fund position were completed.
- Panama Canal Commission - Eligible after at least 1 year of continuous employment under non- temporary appointment in the Panama Canal Commission located in the United States.
- General Accounting Office - Eligible upon completion of 1 year of continuous service on a non- temporary appointment that began on or after 1 Oct 80.
- Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts - Current/former employees are eligible with completion of at least 1 year of continuous service under non-temporary appointment. Employees appointed to high level positions under 28 U.S.C. 603 or a position of confidential or policy-making nature is not eligible under this authority.
- Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) - You are eligible under this authority if you completed at least 12 months of continuous service as an excepted service employee with SIGAR after December 16, 2014, or you ARE still employed with SIGAR on the date on which SIGAR terminates, whichever comes first.
Supporting documentation: You must submit a copy of your proof of employment from the appropriate agency (i.e., personnel action, official letter verifying employment, etc.). For additional information on required documents, contact the point of contact on the job opportunity announcement.
Are you eligible under any of the listed authorities?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Instructional Systems Specialist (Student Information Systems/Educational Technology) position with Department of Defense. Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application.
1.
Select the one statement that best describes the education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Instructional Systems Specialist (Student Information Systems) in the Federal Service.
2.
Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of an Instructional Systems Specialist (Student Information Systems) in the Federal Service.
3.
Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of an Instructional Systems Specialist (Educational Technology) position in the Federal Service.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Provide training and support of K-12 educational managers, teachers and support staff in the use of student data management systems.
5.
Represent organization in meetings relating to the areas of educational expertise and monitors the quality of the program's services to ensure compliance with professional quality assurance standards.
6.
Monitor literacy curriculum/performance standards implementation for system wide effectiveness of Educational Technology.
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Integrate data from system wide assessment programs into comprehensive needs statements for Educational Technology.
8.
Train administrators, teachers, specialists and other educators in the use of the Student Information Systems and provide information to the District Superintendents regarding program needs, status, and recommendations for improvement
9.
Meet via technology or face to face with education directorate to review the current functionality of the Student Information Systems (SIS) for their respective areas of student data responsibility, and identify any necessary modifications or enhancements.
10.
Utilize student information application software systems that support the collection, maintenance and reporting of K-12 school and district educational management data.
11.
Communicate with information technology student systems information personnel and education directorate student systems information subject matter expert for the proactive (trouble-shooting) identification of areas for improvement/ enhancement.
12.
Develop reports, filters or queries, etc., and retrieve and present data.
13.
Collect, manage, extract and analyze data for the support and evaluation of school district, and area wide education programs.
14.
Analyze assessments (published and teacher-authored) for adherence to Educational Technology competencies/College and Career Ready Standards.
15.
Assess the system wide effectiveness in the defined program area(s) by monitoring the implementation of curriculum/performance standards.
16.
Develop goals and standards to include those that support the community strategic plan.
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Prioritize all district student information services projects in collaboration with headquarters IT student information services personnel to include both short and long-term timelines.
18.
Review student data stored in student information services by demonstrating the knowledge to identify needed improvements which enhance data analysis.
19.
Select resources/equipment to support PK-12 grade Educational Technology environments.
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Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.