Term Limited Temporary (TLT) Learning and Development Instructional Designer (SA1, Utils L21)

Seattle Public Utilities (SPU)is seeking aTerm Limited Temporary (TLT) Instructional Designer (SA1 Utils L21) to design and develop innovative eLearning solutions for supervisor leadership performance management professional skills organizational policies & procedures and onboarding programs. The instructional designers role is to understand how people learn and use that knowledge to create eLearning solutions that facilitate learning and behavior change using online authoring tools. Candidate will be a team player adaptable and able to switch gears easily detail-oriented and able to manage multiple projects at once. The position reports to the Manager of Learning and Development.

This temporary opportunity is fully benefited and expected to lastone (1) year.This position is open to all qualified candidates.

About Seattle Public Utilities:Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is a community-centered utility that delivers vital services to Seattle residents and businesses including drinking water drainage and wastewater and garbage/recycling/compost. SPU also provides drinking water for 1.6 million customers in the region. SPUs work includes system maintenance and improvements and keeping Seattle clean. Over 1400 SPU employees work with our community to provide affordable and equitable stewardship of our water and waste resources for future generations. For more information about Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) check out the following:

• SPU Website
• SPU Workplace Expectations
• Strategic Business Plan

SPU commits to Our City Values and Race and Social Justice as core principles that guide our work. We actively take steps to dismantle systemic racism and increase service equity. We value diverse life experiences and strive to create a workplace that is welcoming to all. We take steps to be inclusive and equitable in our recruiting hiring and promotional opportunities.

Primary responsibilities for TLT Instructional Designer:

• Design educational content adhering to instructional design principles ensuring learning objectives align with business objectives.
• Partner with cross-functional teams and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to co-create dynamic curricula for live classrooms workshops and e-learning experiences utilizing AGILE methodologies for continuous improvement and flexibility.
• Develop interactive and immersive online learning experiences using advanced eLearning authoring tools.
• Focus on content structure clarity and effective writing to collaborate seamlessly with eLearning developers.
• Regularly assess training solutions for quality scalability and impact on learner behavior and business objectives implementing iterative improvements to drive measurable outcomes.
• Create content that adheres to brand guidelines and style guides.
• Work with evolving templates and tools and look for ways to streamline eLearning production and shorten development times while maintaining quality and impact.
• Collaborate closely with technical cross-functional stakeholders including product technical experts service leaders program managers and technicians to align training content with strategic priorities.
• Facilitate planning sessions and synthesize input from multiple leaders into clear actionable instructional strategies.

Experience: Three (3) years experience providing full development cycle of e-learning projects from analysis to implementation.

Education: Bachelors degree in Education or related field. (If no degree two (2) additional years of qualifying experience are required)

Desired Qualifications:

• Excellent writing (both creation and editing) skills to produce content outlines and course materials.
• Proficiencywith Adobe Illustrator (for development of graphic elements used in e-learning collaterals) Articulate Storyline and Microsoft Office (emphasizing Word and PowerPoint with some Excel familiarity).
• Experience with Cornerstone Learning Management System (LMS).
• Experience with AGILE methodologies.
• Experience developing materials for safety-related topics as covered by OSHA and other Federal state and local regulations.

How to Apply:

In addition to fully completing the online application we requirecandidates to attacha current resume and cover letter describing your work experience(s) and how that makes you a good candidate for this temporary role.

The full salary range for this position is $51.88 per hour - $77.82 per hour.

Workplace Environment/Expectation:This position allows for the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule. City employees will have the option to work remotely two days a week. Individual schedules will be agreed upon by the employee and their supervisor.

Who may apply:
The City of Seattle encourages people of all backgrounds to apply including people of color immigrants refugees women LGBTQ people with disabilities veterans and those with diverse life experience. This position is open to all qualified candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race color creed national origin ancestry sex marital status disability religious or political affiliation age sexual orientation or gender identity.

The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation holiday and sick leave as well as medical dental vision life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the Citys website at: you have any questions please contact Heather Baldwin-Stewart at.