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Instructional Designer 1 - - Instructional Systems Specialist

APR Staffing

Vancouver, WA

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Adobe Captivate, Adobe Flash, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, Adobe Product Family, Animation, Auditing, Background Investigation, Best Practices, Blueprints, Communication Skills, Construction, Consulting, Content Development, Course Development, DVD (Digital Video Disk), Develop and Maintain Customers, Digital Video, Driver's License, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Flash Development, Government, Graphics, Groundskeeping, HRIS/HRMS, HTML (HyperText Markup Language), HTMLScript, High Voltage (HV), Identify Issues, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Instructional Design, Instrumentation, Interviewing Skills, Management of Information Systems/Technology (MIS), Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office InfoPath, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Product Family, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Word, Online Courses, Online Training, Operations Management, Oracle, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Process Development, Proofreading, Record Keeping, Regulatory Compliance, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Software Development, System Operations, Systems Maintenance, TechSmith SnagIt, Technical Operations, Technical Recruiting, Technical Training, Test Plan/Schedule, Time Management, Training Program, Training/Teaching, United States Citizen, Voice-Over, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Vancouver, WA
POSTED
8 days ago
Job Title: Instructional Designer 1 - Instructional Systems Specialist
Job Number: 12008
Location: Vancouver, WA
Hybrid: onsite 1 day per wk
On Call: No
Overtime: 0%
Travel: Up to 10% Rare travel related to training development
Length: 5 years

MUST be US Citizen to be eligible to apply for Federal Background Check
 
Requires Real ID and or Valid Passport to interview 

SUMMARY
 
This full-time contract Instructional Designer position supports and assists the Technical Training (TFBT) organization at (CLIENT). Transmission Field (TF) Services is responsible for managing field operations, maintenance, and construction of CLIENT’s high-voltage electrical transmission system. TFBT coordinates present, future, and continuing education training needs for electrical apprentices, electrical crafts trainees, PSC, SPC, Labs, Data Systems and Instrumentation, non-electrical craft apprentices, and fully qualified journeyman and craftsmen of the preceding trades/disciplines
 
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES 
  • Consult with CLIENT Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and access sensitive information such as Bulk Electric System (BES) Diagrams, equipment descriptions/pictures, specific technical systems operations, and locations to:
    • Develop courses using established ISD processes.
    • Create or convert existing technical and safety courses into Web –based Training (WBT) courses using Toolbook,  Adobe Captivate, Storyline 360, or other training development software, including creating content and questions.
    • Provide subject matter expertise for special projects, which could include assisting partner orgs with training related efforts.
  • Create WBT testing/quizzes so scores can be recorded and reported using Toolbook, Captivate, Storyline 360, or CLIENT’s current WBT course development software. Encode HTML script to quiz pages to ensure compatibility with HRMIS or future government HR management information system (e.g. Workday, Oracle-based solution, etc.).
  • Following a written script and using the sound recorder on a computer, create voiceovers for WBT courses.
  • Use a Digital Video Camera and tripod to record training delivery, task steps, how-to videos, etc.
  • Use Adobe Premier to convert and/or edit previous VHS tapes to digital format for DVD burning or WBT integration purposes.
  • Use a tape recorder to interview and transcribe Subject Matter Expert (SME) knowledge to be used in course development.
  • Update/upgrade WBT courses in a timely manner when notified by content owner of needed changes or when new WBT software drives the need for updates; interface with IT as needed.
  • Troubleshoot online courses; correct issues as needed. 
  • Write/develop/maintain HTML/SharePoint web pages for the Technical Training website.
    • Create forms in SharePoint using Nintex or other forms software.
    • Maintain existing SharePoint MS InfoPath forms.
    • Create and maintain Technical Training Center web sites and web page, including the creation of workflows and forms.
  • Using SnagIt, take ‘snap shots’ of subject matter; generate catalogs of pictures, quotes, drawings, etc., to be used in course creation in Toolbook, Storyline 360, Captivate, Photoshop, and Adobe Flash.
  • Create animated pages within the online courses using Adobe Flash.
  • Pull pictures, graphics, blueprints and photos from multiple sources and touch up, crop, pull apart, and/or otherwise edit graphics using Adobe Photoshop.
  • Utilize Visio to create drawings for embedding into WBT.
  • Keep abreast of new methods, approaches and presentation design best practices used for Adult Education, which may be incorporated into the organization’s training program.
  • Mark documents and maintain filing system(s), files, emails and records in accordance with compliance requirements. Share and disperse documents only to appropriate personnel (those with a Lawful Government Purpose (LGP) to know). Mark and maintain all official records in accordance with the Information Security (INFOSEC) and Information Governance & Lifecycle Management (IGLM) standards and procedures. Validate official records are accurately maintained for auditing purposes
 
Education & Experience 
  • Bachelor’s degree in educational design, education training & development, or a related field is desirable.
  • 1 year of experience as an Instructional System Development (ISD) Designer, Training Specialist, or Course Developer required 
Required Skills & Experience  
  • Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft software such as PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
    • Advanced proficiency with MS Word.
  • Proficiency with SharePoint sufficient to create and maintain content, sites, pages, links, Nintex forms, InfoPath forms, and to assist with maintenance (working with IT).
  • Proficiency with Adobe software development products: Flash, Audition, Premiere Pro, Bridge, Standard, In Design, Photoshop, Illustrator.
  • Experience with and working knowledge of the following programs: Toolbook, Articulate Storyline 360, Adobe Captivate, Basic HTML script, SnagIt, Visio Pro, MS InfoPath, and Nintex 
Preferred Skills & Experience  
  • Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
  • Exceptional grammar and proofreading skills 
Additional Requirements:
  • Valid U.S. Driver’s License is required
 
 
Pre-Employment Requirement
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of our pre-employment screening that may include drug testing, background/criminal check, and if applicable, must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
 
APR Staffing is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
 
About APR Staffing
APR Staffing was born from the merger of two well-respected technical staffing firms in Portland. ieSolutions and Data Resource Group. Both companies have recently been award winners for the Portland Business Journal's Fastest-Growing Private Companies. The two firms, now as APR Staffing, make for one of the fastest-growing and most-respected professional and technical staffing companies in Oregon and Southwest Washington.
 
Collaborating with our customers, we augment their workforce with technical and administrative professionals. We provide only high-caliber, professional-grade resources throughout the Pacific Northwest.
 

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