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INSTRUCTIONAL SYSTEMS SPECIALIST

Air Education and Training Command · Department of the Air Force

Instructional Systems

Salary
$106,437–$138,370/year
Grade
13
Work location
Telework eligible · Keesler AFB, Mississippi
Schedule
Full-time
Posted
Oct 6, 2026
Apply by
Oct 13, 2026
Category
Instructional Systems

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Summary

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Duties

Summary: The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Director of Operations sharing with the commander the full scope of responsibility for directing activities of the 81st Training Support Squadron (81 TRSS) and, in the commander's absence, directing squadron activities to ensure mission accomplishment. Duties: Plans, organizes and oversee operations of the 81 TRSS which support the mission of the entire 81 TRG, detachments, operating locations and associated sister-service units; advises the squadron commander on all aspects of squadron operations. Participates with the commander in diverse managerial and supervisory responsibilities to oversee the 81 TRSS workforce of more than 200 military and civilians through chiefs of the subordinate flights/elements. Represents the 81 TRSS and 81 TRG in a variety of group, installation and functional area organizations on behalf of the commander. integrates the collective efforts of a multi-disciplined staff of military, civilian, and/or contractor personnel to ensure mission success of the 81 TRSS and 81 TRG works diverse squadron personnel issues (including discipline/judicial punishment) on behalf of the squadron commander. Accomplishes special projects.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. ********************ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR ACTIVE DUTY SERVICES MEMBERS******************** ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act requires federal agencies to treat an eligible active duty service member as a veteran, disabled veteran, and preference eligible (as applicable) when applying for civil service positions before the effective release or discharge date. Appointment of military members before the release or discharge date is permissible if the member is on terminal leave. At the time the active duty member applies for a civil position, he or she must submit a "certification" memo in lieu of a DD-Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. Active duty members applying for a civil service position without submitting a valid certification memo or DD-Form 214 with their application will render the member ineligible for the position. The certification memo must originate from the member's military service branch on official letterhead and contain the following: Name/Rank/Grade of Service Member Branch of Armed Forces Dates of Active Service (Start and End Date(s) Expected Date of Discharge/Release from Active Duty Terminal leave start date (if applicable) Expected character of service (honorable or general) and type of separation (i.e. separation or retirement) Must be certified within 120 days of anticipated discharge Signature by, or by direction of the adjutant, personnel office, unit commander, or higher headquarters commander. Note: The VOW Act provides tentative preference. If appointed, a DD Form-214 must be submitted upon receipt

How you will be evaluated

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. BASIS OF RATING: Your application will be rated under the Cut Point procedures based on the extent to which the quality, depth, and complexity of your experience and education relate to the qualification requirements. Additional points are not added for Veteran's Preference; however, Veteran's Preference is considered where applicable. Best Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements Fully Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements. Basically Qualified Group: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements. The resume/documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job. For additional information on what to include in your resume, click here. APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume. Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

About this listing

Air Education and Training Command has 33 open listings on the site: all telework eligible. This one is telework eligible, based in Keesler AFB, Mississippi. See all Air Education and Training Command listings, or read what fully remote and telework eligible mean.

Advertised pay is $106,437 to $138,370 a year. That covers GS-13 on the General Schedule, where pay also depends on step and locality; how GS pay works.

This announcement is open for 7 days, from Oct 6, 2026 to Oct 13, 2026. Among currently open Instructional Systems postings, the typical advertised window is about 7 days. As of Oct 6, 2026, it closes in 7 days.

Who can apply: current competitive-service federal employees, federal employees eligible for career transition programs, current excepted-service federal employees and 6 other groups. This announcement is not open to the general public. The announcement's "This job is open to" section has the exact eligibility rules.

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