Job Title:

Lean Curriculum Developer (Program Specialist 5) - 12735

Opening Date/Time:

Tue. 12/10/13 12:00 AM Pacific Time

Closing Date/Time:

Continuous

Salary:

$4,214.00 - $5,535.00 Monthly

Job Type:

Project (limited duration)

Location:

Thurston County – Olympia, Washington

Department:

Dept. of Enterprise Services

Description Benefits Supplemental Questions

The Department of Enterprise Services (DES) delivers high quality, cost-effective support services to state government.

Enterprise Services features expertise in information technology and print support, contract management, human resources and employee training, statewide financial systems, public works project management, and the care and stewardship of the state capitol grounds and buildings.

The department’s goal in every transaction is to deliver innovative, responsive, cost effective and integrated solutions and services to meet the diverse needs of our customers.

This is a Project position expected to last 1 year

This recruitment is open until filled and the hiring manager reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any time. It is in your best interest to apply as soon as possible. Applicants will be reviewed beginning the week of December 30, 2013.

Duties:

This position serves in a one-year project position as the statewide Lean Curriculum Developer and will work closely with the Governor’s Results Washington staff and DES Lean Program staff to develop a statewide Lean training curriculum in support of fostering and sustaining Lean as the culture of state government. Lean thinking and tools help leaders and employees work together to reduce the overburden, variation and waste in government processes. The position is responsible for developing all curriculum materials for associated workgroup, e-Learning, classroom and other learning options.

Duties included, but not limited to:

· Design and develop overall holistic Lean curriculum strategy and specific content and material for various learning modalities to include classroom,work-group and e-Learning options for distinct types of learners: employees, leaders and practitioners. Ensure that the approach and content adhere to sound instructional design and adult learning principles.

· Engage and collaborate with Results Washington staff, DES Lean Program staff to chart the overall curriculum strategy, goals, priorities and desired outcomes.

· Engage and collaborate with multiple subject matter experts; assimilate SME input into a comprehensive curriculum that meets the overall goals of the project.

· Engage with SME’s to identify and document the core Lean body of knowledge and to ensure that learning content is current, sound, forward-thinking, and aligned with the State of Washington’s Lean path.

· Plan the development of comprehensive Lean curriculum for the state of Washington, utilizing project management skills and tools to optimize outcomes.

· Outline and coordinate a project plan to meet aggressive timelines, taking an agile approach to development, piloting, adjustment and rollout of curricula, in waves of content throughout the year.

· Advise Results Washington and DES Lean Program staff on the design, development and deployment of comprehensive and integrated Lean curricula to meet the needs of the total variety of roles, positions, and learning styles with options for all employees and leaders in multiple locations, work environments and schedules,

· Communicate with Results Washington and DES Lean staff and other key stakeholders to keep them apprised of progress so they can successfully deploy the curriculum.

· Design and develop Lean training curricula for various modalities, with an emphasis on experiential learning, job-site learning, and direct application of concepts. Classroom learning should be considered a secondary strategy rather than the primary strategy.

· Design and develop learning materials to include training modules, self-pace materials, workbooks, documents, desk aids, scripts, templates, teaching aids, case studies, presentations, reinforcement activities and evaluation strategies.

· Partner with e-Learning Developers to adapt subject matter content to the web.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor of Arts or Science from an accredited college or university whose accreditation is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) in teaching, educational administration, curriculum and information, instructional design or related field. AND five years of professional level curriculum development experience. Professional applicable experience can substitute for degree requirement on a year for year basis.

Applicable experience, in a paid professional capacity, should be inALL of the following areas:

· 5 years of experience in instructional design, curriculum development, instructional technology, and adult learning. Work samples are required.

· Ability to work independently and manage and prioritize own workload.

· Strong project management skills; including status reporting, project documentation, issue resolution, time management, and communication with manager, project team members, and subject matter experts.

· Demonstrated ability to create engaging, interactive, and effective learning materials that support learning objectives.

· Experience with graphic design and demonstrated ability to use authoring and graphics tools (e.g. Adobe Captivate, Adobe Creative SuiteCloud or Adobe eLearning Suite, Camtasia, Adobe Photoshop/Fireworks, etc.)

· Proven track record of managing multiple deliverables produced by diverse teams, on tight timelines.

· Strong advisor/partnering skills to work effectively with peers, subject matter experts, and other business partners. Experience providing training consultations or recommendations preferred

· Experience in instructional system design, to include focus on solving business problems, creating content and various delivery mechanisms

· Knowledge of distance learning strategies and eLearning technologies.

· Willing to be innovative and creative in learning strategies.

· Knowledge of processes and techniques for designing learning activities and instructional materials to meet learning needs.

· Advanced competency in operating MS Word, Excel, and Outlook computer software programs.

· Experience working with executives and senior-level policy makers. Incumbent must be able to see the big picture and impact, as well as the pragmatic business application issues.

Preferred/Desired Qualifications:

· Masters degree preferred.

· Experience designing Lean curriculum.

· Experience delivering training courses using a variety of instructional techniques and formats such as web and distance learning, team-based learning, role playing, simulations, team exercises, group discussions, videos and lectures.

· Experience practicing Lean thinking, tools and techniques in the workplace.

Supplemental Information:

In addition to completing the online application, applicants mustattach the following documents to their profile or paste into the "text resume" field in order to be considered for this position:

• A letter of interest, describing how you meet the specific qualifications for this position;
• A current resume, detailing experience, and education; and
• A list of at least three professional references with current telephone numbers.

READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY:

• The initial screening will be solely based on thecontents and completeness of the “work experience/duties” section of your application in Careers.wa.gov, completeness of the application material submitted, and the supplemental questionnaire.
• A resume will not substitute for completing the “work experience” section of the application.
• Responses to the supplemental questionnaire regarding work experiencemust be reflected in the "work experience/duties" section of the application.
• By submitting materials you are indicating that all information is true and correct. The state may verify information. Any untruthful or misleading information is cause for removal from the applicant pool or dismissal if employed.

Prior to any new appointment into Department of Enterprise Services, a background check will be conducted.

Should you have any questions regarding this position or the online application, contact Angie Anderson at (360) 407-8446.

The state of Washington is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with a disability who need assistance with their application or that need this announcement in an alternative format, may call (360) 407-8413. TTY users should first call 711 to access the Washington Relay Service.

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE:

Veterans Preference Points of five (5) or ten (10) percent are awarded to eligible veterans seeking employment with Washington State Department of Enterprise Services. Eligibility for veteran’s preference is defined in RCW 73.16.010 as honorably discharged soldiers, sailors, and marines who are veterans of any war of the United States, or of any military campaign for which a campaign ribbon shall have been awarded, and their widows or widowers, shall be preferred for appointment and employment. Age, loss of limb, or other physical impairment, which does not in fact incapacitate, shall not be deemed to disqualify them, provided they possess the capacity necessary to discharge the duties of the position involved: PROVIDED, that spouses of honorably discharged veterans who have a service connected permanent and total disability shall also be preferred for appointment and employment.

Applicants claiming veteran’s preference must provide a copy of the DD 214 (member Copy 4) form or NGB 22 form. You can attach the appropriate documentation to the online application. Note: If you do not provide appropriate documentation to qualify for these additional preference points, the points will not be awarded.

For additional information on Veteran's Preference and guidance on how to determine if you are eligible,click here.