Instructional Designer / Training Specialist IV - Hybrid

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This position is only open to Colorado state residents.

Note: This posting may fill more than one vacancy.

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Colorado for All Philosophy: Colorado for All means working toward a Colorado where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.

It means we support the basic human rights of our neighbors regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, education level, disability, socio-economic status, or any other visible or invisible identity.

The Department of Personnel & Administration (DPA) is the foundation for dependable state government, leading with responsiveness, integrity, and teamwork.

We provide services to other government agencies and all Coloradans by taking bold initiative toward a government with engaged employees, innovative solutions, and constructive partnerships.

DPA provides a wide range of programs and services, from custodial & maintenance to financial and human resources support, which assist other state agencies in fulfilling their missions.

At DPA, there are countless opportunities to contribute to meaningful work that supports and serves the people of Colorado.

The wide variety of positions in DPA allow individuals to learn about state operations and provide for long-term career growth.

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and build greater public confidence in good government, consider joining the dedicated people of the State of Colorado; it's a chance to combine your expertise with public service.

Our professionals strive to support state government and the residents of Colorado.

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Why We Want You:

We want your expertise, positive energy, drive to succeed, and love of this great state as we work to elevate the expectations Coloradans have of their government.

What You'll Get From Us:

In return for the skilled work you do, DPA provides a competitive compensation and benefits package to accompany employment opportunities. Please see the Benefits Overview video for details on the benefits offered to employees.

Requirements

This position serves in the State Purchasing and Contracts Office (SPCO) and reports to the Procurement Programs Team Manager. It will be responsible for the planning, design, content, development, creation and management of uniform and consistent training courses and related materials for the SPCO.

This position will act as a state procurement Subject Matter Expert (SME) and will be responsible for collaborating with other SMEs to meet training objectives and goals. In addition, this position will be responsible for maintenance and administration of the SPCO’s online learning management system.

A summary of the duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

Procurement Training Materials

Design, develop, implement, maintain and continually improve the SPCO procurement learning and development programs, processes, and supporting materials (e.g.

procurement and training guides and courses, process communication tools, job aids, presentations, video, multimedia, etc.) for the adult learner to be used with various media and delivery options including but not limited to instructor-led, virtual, interactive web-based, self-study, and assessment products.

Maintain and update the SPCO training plan, which identifies training offered from the SPCO for state agencies and IHEs, and which may also include vendors, non-profits and political subdivisions.

As directed by the Procurement Programs Team Manager and the Chief Procurement Officer (CPO), work directly with internal and external customers to identify training needs and coordinate service and support for professional development objectives.

Act as SME in the development of new training courses and materials, providing detailed knowledge and understanding of state procurement processes and specifically the Procurement Code and Rules.

Effectively collaborates with other SMEs when required, maintaining responsibility for collecting and developing their content with a standardized approach for implementation into the SPCO’s training program.

Maintains communication and works directly with the Governor’s Office of Information Technology (OIT) as needed, to ensure all accessibility requirements are met.

Follows course development tracking process as directed, providing updates to leadership.

Research information for the purposes of developing new and enhancing existing programs that meet professional development objectives, which may involve research of procurement information to obtain a deeper understanding of the subject matter.

Research analogous and tangential information to broaden understanding of the audience's behaviors and emotions.

Anticipate and assess varied audience needs for learning or information sharing through a variety of methods, such as user observation, user testing and prototyping.

As needed, create and maintain project timelines and monitor completion of milestones and deliverables for areas of responsibility.

Maintain curriculum updates

Assist with developing a method to track and record the participation of attendees for trainings offered through SPCO.

Develop, review and summarize course evaluations and assessments.

Review and update course content to maintain accuracy.

Track course content outlines and course development progress, especially for established procurement certifications.

Management of the Procurement Learning System

• Serve as administrator and main point of contact for the LMS, both with the vendor and State users.
• Manage training content within the LMS, troubleshooting issues and updating content on a regular basis or as directed.
• Work with and maintain a complete list of all State procurement staff for access to the LMS, including providing initial access and providing ongoing customer support.
• Identify alternative methods of content delivery for those requiring training outside of the LMS, as needed.
• Regularly review software development tools and identify efficient and effective solutions for the development of SPCO training.

Internal Policies and Procedures

• Work with the Procurement Performance Management Specialist to design, develop, implement, maintain and enhance SPCO internal policies, procedures and manuals as requested by the Procurement Programs Team Manager and the CPO for the purpose of providing relevant information and complying with regulatory requirements and policy guidelines.
• As directed by the Procurement Programs Team Manager and the CPO, work directly with SPCO staff to identify information needs and coordinate service and support for SPCO objectives and goals.
• Conduct research and work directly with SMEs as required to develop new and enhanced SPCO policies and procedures.
• Create and maintain project timelines and monitor completion of milestones and deliverables on these projects, tracking progress and reporting to leadership as requested.
• Review and update procedures to maintain accuracy.

Qualifications

*A Human Resources Analyst will only review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying.

Cover letters and resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of the official State of Colorado online application, but may be attached.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process for this position. Work experience and qualifications must be specifically documented on your online application.

Do not use "see resume" or "see attached" statements on your application. Resumes will not be reviewed for minimum qualification screening.

If it is determined that you meet the minimum qualifications, your application will also be used as part of the comparative analysis process to identify a top group for further consideration.

Skills-Based Hiring This position is advertised in line with the Governor’s executive order (Executive Order 2022 015) (Download PDF reader) focused on skills-based hiring practices that focuses on the knowledge, skills, and abilities specific to the job and aligns the hiring process accordingly. Skills-based hiring reduces potential barriers for applicants and allows for reduced bias in the hiring process by providing a direct description of skills that are unique to the duties assigned to the position with a recognition that the applicant may have developed these skills through education, training or past experiences.

Residency Requirement:

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

Class Code & Classification Description:

H4I4XX

Training Specialist IV

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience Only:

Seven (7) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position

OR

Education and Experience:

A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to seven (7) years.

The exceptional candidate will possess the proven ability or accomplishment in the following preferred qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience independently mastering complex subject matter in order to design and deliver accurate, high-quality training solutions
  

• Experience managing working groups

• Experience planning, coordinating, creating and distributing communications to a variety of audiences
• At least three years of experience in developing and delivering adult training
• Facilitation of complex content to a diverse public service audience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to collaborate across teams and agencies
• Ability to translate complex legal-ese into common language for education and training
• A basic understanding of instructional design principles, including needs assessment, curriculum design, and curriculum evaluation
• A basic understanding of adult learning theories

• Previous State Service related to the work assigned to the position

Conditions of Employment:

• A pre-employment criminal background check will be conducted as part of the selection process.

Appeal Rights:

An applicant who has been removed from an employment list or removed from consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director.

As an applicant directly affected by the results of the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file a written appeal with the State Personnel Director.

Review of the completed, signed and submitted appeal will be timely on the basis of written material submitted by you, using the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be completed and delivered to the State Personnel Board by email at dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the Department’s action.

For further information on the Board Rules, you can refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov/board-rules.

Additional Information

Employment Philosophy: The State of Colorado strives to build and maintain workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans.

We are building a Colorado for All through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness.

The State is committed to non-discriminatory practices in hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.

Accommodations: The Department of Personnel & Administration is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, Heather Siegal heather.siegal@state.co.us