Instructional Designer (NWS 00649)

Essential Duties
- Develop, revise, and maintain the ES&H learning systems suite of courses by applying learning assessment levels 1 - 2, instructional design skills, effective learning principles and creativity in accordance with Department of Energy (DOE) Orders.
- Identify, recommend, and execute new ideas or methods for enhancing course curriculum in collaboration with ES&H Subject Matter Experts and SETS Training Team members.
- Design course goals, objectives, course content including text, scripts, graphics, video, audio, test questions, instructor guides, participant materials and supporting documentation to engage students in the learning process, encourage course participation and meet the requirements of the adult learner.
- Write course narration scripts, scenarios and simulation required for web-based course content using a systematic approach to training. In addition, ability to sync course narration audio files to the appropriate course.
- Apply course development software skills in the development of web-based course and assure successful course publishing/product is delivered under established schedules.
- Interprets regulations and determines training needs required to meet the regulation.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
- Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in educational/instructional design field, computer information systems or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to interpret safety policies and procedures, DOE orders, and other relevant regulatory standards to maintain ES&H accountability.
- Experience in implementing instructional technology models and designs and the application of adult learning theory, web design and/or web-based training interface design.
- Experience with designing and developing instructor led, web-based, and on-the-job training for adult learners including target audience analysis, needs analysis, scope identification, design specifications, defining objectives, and curriculum development.
- Experience in the use of simulations, interactivity, hypermedia, and tutorials in training applications.
- Experience with course development software applications (e.g., Storyline, Articulate, etc.).
- Experience with video project management, video acquisition techniques, and use of digital video editing systems (e.g., Final Cut pro) and video/photographic equipment used for associated media acquisition.
- Advanced verbal and written communication, interpersonal, facilitation and collaboration skills necessary to effectively write, present, explain, advise, and communicate complex information to all levels of personnel.
- Effective organizational skills with detail orientation necessary to handle multiple complex tasks in a demanding environment with conflicting priorities, tight and changing deadlines, and frequent interruptions while providing high-level customer service and good follow-through.
- Experience working independently and in a team environment with a broad cross-section of people and organizations, managing complex projects, and meeting schedules.

Desired Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
- Demonstrated audio/visual/photography skills.
- Demonstrated interactive animation skills.
- Experience with one or more of the following software packages: Adobe Acrobat Pro, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Articulate Engage, Presenter, Storyline, Quizmaker, Video Encoder, Captivate, Camtasia or Dreamweaver.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $55.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person