E-Learning Instructional Designer

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in adult education, communication, marketing, information systems, instructional design or a related field and three (3) years of experience working in employee training or adult learning which includes experience in program design and delivery of eLearning platforms and solutions or any equivalent combination of related training and experience. Applicants within six months of meeting the education/experience requirement may be considered for trainee status.
Successful completion of all applicable background checks pre-hire and ongoing are required.

Position Summary

This is professional, technical and creative work designing and scripting online learning content for Organizational Development and Training in the Human Resources Department.

An employee assigned to this classification performs a variety of tasks relating to development of online learning content, support resources and testing. This position provides technical and design expertise to support County departments and/or work functions in the development of online County-specific training programs. This position may also assist departments in the development of local, State or Federal compliance training programs. Work in this class is distinguished from higher classes by its lack of supervisory responsibilities and from lower classes by its emphasis on specialized training, the use of independent judgment, exercise of reasonable initiative and professional knowledge in the design and development of online training programs for adults.
Work is performed under the direction of a higher level supervisor and is reviewed through conferences, reports, and observation of results obtained.
 

Examples of Duties

This is an emergency essential classification. Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, all employees in this classification are required to work.

Exudes a positive customer service focus.

Advocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with core values including:  integrity, honesty, respect, diversity, innovation, accountability and communication.
 
Understands organizational goals and objectives and is able to strategically link them to appropriate learning interventions to promote greater organizational effectiveness.
 

Modifies user interface and existing programs to produce information and reports in response to user needs.  
Develops and maintains knowledge of Easygenerator, an online learning content development-program, or any other authoring tool chosen utilized by the County.
Interacts with departmental Subject Matter Expert(s) (SMEs) to design appropriate user interface based on learning goals and to ensure technical accuracy of instructional content. 
Maintains current knowledge of relevant technology as assigned. Creates and integrates interactive elements into eLearning courses, including graphics, animation, audio, narration, interactive demos and quizzes, etc. 
 
Collaborates with Information Technology (IT) staff as necessary to maximize the use of online learning tools and resources.
 Measures the effectiveness and impact of learning solutions, and uses the data to improve learning solutions.
 
Organizes updates to existing learning materials for the continuous improvement of course content.
Supports development and/or delivery of instructor led programs on an as-needed basis.
Creates training programs that incorporate adult learning theory and translates content to various online formats.
 Maintains and creates detailed curriculum and training support materials such as training modules, quizzes/exams, and job aids for a variety of County departments.
 
Develops appropriate training objectives and test methods and designs instructionally valid training materials.
 Performs quality assurance testing during the development life cycle of training programs, products and materials Performs the duties listed, as well as those assigned, with professionalism and a sense of urgency. NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. 
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
 Considerable knowledge of Easygenerator or other development software as well as Adobe Acrobat Pro, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
 
Considerable knowledge of information research techniques and available resources
Knowledge of eLearning and other technological solutions and the ability to effectively use these platforms to develop and deliver training 
Proficient computer skills with the ability to use current software and learn new software that supports the facilitation of online learning and development of e-courses, presentations and quizzes 
Strong communicator with superior writing and editing skills and the ability to verbally communicate effectively with staff at all levels of the organization. 
Well-organized with the ability to prioritize and organize work, meet tight and/or adapt to shifting deadlines, and successfully function within a collaborative working environment 
Ability to accurately assess performance problems and use sound judgment to recommend appropriate online approach
 
Ability to plan, develop and implement effective training programs that produce measurable results for the organization
 
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of County employees and the general public.
Ability to convey an interest in education and represent its value to colleagues.
 
 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; and use hands to finger, handle or feel.
 
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
 
 
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
Work is performed in an office environment.
 
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

An organization is only as good as the people it employs. To attract and retain the best team possible, the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners offers a competitive benefit program. We believe that if we expect our employees to support the County, we must first support the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families, now and as they plan for their future.BoCC-Contributed Benefits

• Medical/Health Insurance  
• Employee Life Insurance  
• Florida Retirement System  
• Employee Assistance Program

Optional Benefits

• Dental Insurance  
• Vision Insurance
• Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance
• Deferred Retirement Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Roth IRA
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Computer Purchase Program

NOTE: For detailed information regarding available benefits click here.

You may also view Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding benefits. 

• FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS) The Florida Retirement System is a retirement plan designed to provide an income to a vested employee and his/her family when the employee retires, becomes partially or totally disabled, or dies prior to retirement.  A defined benefit or defined contribution option may be chosen by the employee.
• TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Permanent, full-time employees are eligible for educational assistance funds. Contact the Human Resources Office for program details.
• HOLIDAYS Holidays are as follows: 

1. New Years Day  
2. Martin Luther King Day  
3. Memorial Day  
4. Juneteenth
5. Independence Day  
6. Labor Day  
7. Veterans' Day  
8. Thanksgiving Day  
9. Friday following Thanksgiving  
10. Christmas Eve (IAFF*)  
11. Christmas Day  
12. Additional Christmas Holiday (All non-IAFF employees)  
13. 2 Floating Holidays  (All non- IAFF employees)

*IAFF – International Association of FirefightersPay periods are every two weeks, Monday through Sunday. Payday is Friday. International Association of Firefighters follow the General Contract 7k regarding holidays.

Vacation Leave – Generous vacation accrual rates with payout of unused accrued leave, with some restrictions. For more detailed information regarding vacation leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-2.

Sick leave is earned at a rate of 4 hours per pay period by all permanent, full-time employees*. At the end of each fiscal year, eligible employees can convert up to 10 days of accrued sick leave to vacation leave on a 2:1 basis. For more detailed information regarding sick leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-3 *Accruals slightly different for IAFF employee.

$28.30 Hourly