Senior Instructional Designer - Sacramento, CA

Job Description:

To apply for this position, a State Application (STD 678) with your ORIGINAL signature must be submitted to the address listed. Only applications with ORIGINAL signatures will be accepted. Do NOT staple the application or print double sided. Applications submitted via e-mail or fax will not be accepted. 

To apply for this position, a State Application (STD 678) must be submitted to the contact person listed. Your state application must indicate you are applying for Senior Instructional Designer (Technology) or Instructional Designer (Technology), Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training position number 042-040-2948-001. In the “Explanations” section of the STD 678, YOU MUST indicate your appointment eligibility (list, transfer, permissive reinstatement to a different classification, Training & Development Assignment [T&D], etc.). All types of appointments may be considered to fill this position and applicants must meet the minimum qualifications (MQs) of the classification (NOTE: T&D Assignment candidates are not required to meet MQs). To view the minimum qualifications for this position, please visit http://www.calhr.ca.gov/state-hr-professionals/Pages/job-descriptions.aspx and type in either the class code or title of the classification. 

Appointment may be subject to SROA/Surplus and Re-employment restrictions. SROA and Surplus applicants must include a copy of their surplus letter with the State Application. 

Job Description: 

Under general direction of a Staff Services Manager (SSM) II, Staff Development Unit, the Senior Instructional Designer (Technology) directs and coordinates the development of highly interactive learning content with a focus on asynchronous and web-based learning using the latest development software, methodologies, and technologies to meet the needs and goals of the California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) training initiatives. Travel independently as needed. 

40% Direct and coordinate the design, development and delivery of complex, large-scale instructional materials from concept to completion, including multi-media and interactive online and classroom based training projects using course authoring tools and advanced technology, identify learning strategies and methodologies most appropriate for content delivery, use mastery learning criteria for evaluation and measurement tools. Apply adult learning theory and instructional design principles in development of training deliverables.

30% Conduct small to medium scale needs assessments and audience analysis from multiple sources, conduct task analysis, research and assess training needs, evaluate instructional objectives and course content, and match to appropriate instructional delivery options maximize mastery of subject matter and/or skill development, manage project tasks and coordinate with subject matter experts to meet timelines. Make recommendations and provide alternative solutions based on business needs. 

20% Create, document and oversee the application of standards in development of instructional materials, ensure required documentation (storyboards, project specifications, standards of development) are maintained for design projects, review and evaluate design strategy for projects, train unit staff on instructional strategies, development and technologies.

10% Serve as subject matter expert to departmental administrators on training concerns and initiatives, evaluate emerging technologies and software applications for inclusion in training program. 

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