Job Title:

Senior Instructional Designer (Sr T&E Coord)

Job Number:

2013-00178

Salary:

$31.16 - $36.30 Hourly

Location:

Seattle Municipal Tower, 700 5th Ave., Seattle, Washington

Job Type:

Classified Civil Service, Regular, Full-Time

Shift:

Day

Department:

Personnel Department

Bargaining Unit:

Not represented

Closing Date/Time:

Tue. 03/26/13 4:00 PM Pacific Time

http://www.seattle.gov/personnel/employment/default.asp

The City of Seattle Personnel Department is seeking qualified candidates for a Senior Instructional Designer. The Personnel Department serves all employees and departments across the City and is currently creating and implementing a City-wide leadership development and performance management training program. The instructional design position will be responsible for conducting needs assessments, program design and content development to support the program.

Job Responsibilities:

Serve as the subject matter expert to utilize current trends and methodologies in instructional design and adult learning theory to conduct needs assessments and design content for classroom training, computer-based training, and self-paced learning.

• Consult with stakeholders and internal clients to determine needs, gather data, analyze audiences, design data collection instruments, create learning experiences and select delivery methods that meet the determined objectives and goals.
• Create all collateral materials to support classroom training such as, but not limited to facilitator guides, participant workbooks, handouts, presentations, videos, activities, and posters/fliers.
• Lead cross-functional teams of stakeholders and departmental representatives and act as credible and respected subject matter expert.
• Work with computer-based training programs such as Adobe Flash and Captivate or HTML programming to design and deliver web-based training. Write storyboards, design the materials and content, and program the software.
• Design surveys, metrics, reports and measures to track program performance. Generate meaningful reports and analysis for the Mayor’s Office and Cabinet, City Council and the Personnel Director.
• Develop program branding, logos and marketing materials.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Instructional Design or related field, or equivalent combination of applicable education and experience.

Experience: Three years professional experience in adult training/education administration, training project management, and/or educational consulting. Experience with web design and/or video design/development preferred.

Education/Experience Equivalency: Combinations of appropriate education, training, certification and experience will be evaluated on an individual basis for comparability.

Certification: Certifications in instructional design or training software preferred.

Job offers are contingent on review of criminal history as well as verification of information provided by the applicant as part of the application process.

Additional Information:

In addition to completing the online application fully, please attach the following:

• A one page cover letter detailing how your background, education, training, and experience prepare you to execute the duties of this position
• A resume
• Two samples of instructional materials you created