Assistant Technical Specialist
Training, Simulation and Performance Improvement Division

GS-35F-0533L

QUALIFICATIONS:   An Assistant Technical Specialist is able to exercise discretion and independent judgment, diligence, and attention to detail, and demonstrates an aptitude for carrying out responsible assignments without immediate supervision. Individuals at this level have hands-on experience with standard software applications to accomplish their objectives, such as word processing tools, graphics programs, computer-based training tools, and logistics and planning tools. A Bachelor's degree in Instructional Systems Technology, Education, Communications, Human Factors, Industrial Arts or other non-scientific/non-engineering discipline is required. Relevant professional experience can be considered commensurate with a formal degree.

RESPONSIBILITIES:  Assistant Technical Specialists work with clients, software engineers, project and task managers, and the user community to devise the optimum solutions for initial and sustained support for information technology related projects in the training, modeling and simulation, and performance improvement domain areas. They work in project teams, completing tasks in their discipline and presenting information to clients. Representative functions include:

  •  Work in a project team requiring an application of established techniques, procedures and system concepts in carrying out a sequence of related tasks.
  • Select and use computer-based tools to accomplish project goals.
  • Contribute ideas for new projects and/or activities to provide full support for users of information technology solutions.
  • Provide instruction and supervision to technical support and administrative support staff.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in writing and verbal presentation skills, and mastery of computer software and hardware common to their technical field of specialization.
  • Become an effective, productive, professional team member knowledgeable of the project team approach, and performs tasks according to contracts.

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