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Arizona Department of Administration•Phoenix, AZ

4d•$56,453•Hybrid

About The Position

The Division of Business Services, Office of Professional Development (DBS-OPD) is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as an Instructional Designer to support the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD). The successful candidate will have the opportunity to create content that will directly affect the Division and the Developmental Disability community. The Instructional Designer position is responsible for the development of an agency-wide training curriculum for delivery to DDD employees. The position designs, develops, implements, revises and evaluates courseware that meets both the training industry and the Department of Economic Security (DES) standards and any performance goals and/or business objectives identified. This position also collaborates with division leadership regarding employee training, development and accomplishments; coordinating computer-based training as needed including outreach or special events; identifying training needs on an ongoing basis through needs assessments, surveys, meetings with work groups, consulting with systems business analysts, the policy unit and interviews with subject matter experts on organizational requirements and performance measures; assessing present and future needs to develop educational goals and objectives; initiating related curriculum, instructor guides, reports and correspondence; preparing audio and visual materials as needed related to the assigned training area. This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures. The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, commissions, many State employees participate in the State's Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Requirements

Adult learning principles
The principles of employee development and training
The nature of the learning process
Trends in employee training
Training strategies and methods
Administrative and management theory and practices
Customer service and team building
Planning, organizing, implementing and coordinating training
Evaluating and improving training materials and courses
Group dynamics and facilitation
Maintaining large volumes of information about complex programs
Problem analysis, research and resolution
Establishing and maintaining effective working relations with individuals, groups and other agency representatives
Oral and written communications
Using computer applications
Work independently
Monitor and adjust work plans
Learn state and federal guidelines, policies, procedures and rules related to Division services
Become knowledgeable in mainframe case management and related performance measures
Interpret legal documents specifically court orders
Obtain and maintain a valid Arizona drivers licenses without restrictions
Driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business.
Possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks.
Successfully pass background and reference checks
Successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree or higher in an applicable subject area such as Human Resources Development, Adult Education, Psychology, English or similar field
One years' experience training adult learners as a full time trainer responsible for instruction and group/team facilitation.

Responsibilities

Designs, develops, and revises courses for delivery in a variety of media to all DDD employees. Uses instructional-systems design model to ensure effective training and uses training technology to develop and deliver learning products.
Identifies training needs on an ongoing basis through needs assessments, surveys, meetings with work groups, consults with systems business analysts, and policy unit. Evaluates training to assess the training impact. Communicates evaluation data to stakeholders and modifies training based upon evaluation data.
Researches Division policies and procedures, state and federal guidelines, databases, legal requirements and services and other knowledge and skills levels needed for course development. Researches and drafts training materials; prepares audio and visual materials as needed related to the assigned training area.
Assesses change for present and future needs to develop educational goals and objectives; initiates related curriculum, instructor guides, reports and correspondence.
Participate in meetings, special projects and/or committees determined by his/her supervisor or DDD Management.
Perform other routine administrative tasks in support of own work. Works with technical experts in the assigned area of training and assists to ensure training goals are met. Interviews subject matter experts on organizational requirements and performance measures.

Benefits

Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and long-term disability plans
10 paid holidays per year
Paid annual and sick leave
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child
Deferred compensation plan
Wellness plans
Tuition Reimbursement
Stipend Opportunities
Infant at Work Program
Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy
Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities