E-Learning Instructional Designer (Wage)

Title: E-Learning Instructional Designer (Wage)

State Role Title:Training and Development Specialists

Hiring Range: $30.00 - $39.50

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Department of Juvenile Justice

Location:DJJ Training Academy

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) protects the public by preparing court-involved youth to be successful citizens. DJJ is committed to excellence in public safety by providing effective interventions that improve the lives of youth strengthening both families and communities within the Commonwealth.

The Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice is seeking a creative innovative and detail-oriented E-Learning Instructional Designer to support employee development and organizational learning initiatives across the agency. This exciting opportunity is ideal for a learning professional who is passionate about creating engaging digital training experiences that support staff development compliance training leadership growth and operational excellence. The selected candidate will play a key role in designing impactful learning solutions that support DJJs mission and workforce. This position will comply with the Agencys Telework policy and the primary location for this position is in Hanover VA.

The E-Learning Instructional Designer duties and responsibilities:

• Design and develop instructionally sound learning solutions adhering to internal processes and established design standards
  
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create effective digital learning solutions
  
• Use sound judgement to make independent decisions and command exceptional skills in delivery
  
• Work closely with subject matter experts and stakeholders to develop course content analyze learning needs identify performance gaps and improve learning experiences
  
• Facilitate meetings and consult with agency staff and management
  
• Utilize time management tools and efficient and effective communication to accomplish all tasks
  
• Microlearning job aids videos and blended solutions
  
• Utilize additional tools such as Articulate Storyline Adobe Captivate and similar platforms
  
• Ensure materials are accessible inclusive and aligned with basic WCAG standards
  
• Support evaluation of learning effectiveness through learner feedback assessments and completion data
  
• Demonstrate a high standard of professionalism and ownership/responsibility
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with management peers and other employees/stakeholders

This is an hourly/wage position and is limited to 1500 hours to average 29 hours per week in a 12-month period. This position does not include the state benefit package.

Minimum Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge in instructional design curriculum development and adult learning principles
  
• Understanding of basic production and implementation of media elements such as graphics sound and video
  
• Considerable experience with e-learning authoring tools such as Articulate Storyline Adobe Captivate or similar platforms
  
• Excellent written verbal and visual communication skills
  
• Ability to manage multiple projects meet deadlines and organize work with a strong attention to detail
  
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and learning technologies
  
• Knowledge of accessibility standards and online learning best practices

Additional Considerations

• Training and/or experience in Instructional Design Education Human Resources Communications Organizational Development or related field
  
• Experience working in public sector corrections education healthcare or workforce development environments
  
• Experience administering or supporting a Learning Management System (LMS) Commonwealth of Virginia Learning Center (COVLC) is preferred
  
• Must read and interpret laws regulations procedures directives and instructions

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Lay off Policy 1.3: If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.3 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card) you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.

DJJ Welcomes Veterans: DJJ is committed to hiring and retaining veterans. If applicable please submit form DD-214 with your state application. Please include your name and the position number in which you are applying along with the DD-214.

Supplemental Questions: You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application. This information may help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration.

Status Updates/Confirmation: Once you submit your online application you will instantly receive an application confirmation number. You may use this number to track the status of your application during the recruitment process. Please refer to your account for the status of your application. Updates will not be provided via telephone.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact our Human Resources Department for further assistance.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The Department of Juvenile Justice practices fair and equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race sex color national origin religion sexual orientation gender identity age veteran status political affiliation genetics or disability in the recruitment selection and hiring of its workforce. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Contact Information

Name: Bianca D. Stewart Williams Talent Acquisition Manager

Phone:

Email:

In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.