ELearning Specialist

Job Details

eLearning Specialist

CLOSES ON AUGUST 31, 2026 AT 5:00 P.M. MST

Reports to:

Learning and Development Manager

Division:
Operations/Training

FLSA Classification:
Exempt

Salary Grade: 15

Salary Range: $91,809-$108,009

The E-Learning Specialist is responsible for overseeing South Metro Fire Rescue's Learning Management Systems (LMS) and designing, developing, and implementing innovative eLearning solutions. The position plays a critical role in ensuring compliance, maintaining high-quality training, and supporting the overall effectiveness of training within South Metro Fire Rescue. In addition, the E-Learning Specialist tracks certifications and collaborates with multiple stakeholders to ensure eLearning initiatives directly contribute to South Metro Fire Rescue’s organizational goals and values.

The following statements are illustrative of the duties and responsibilities of the position and do not list every duty that may be required of the employee for this position. The district retains the right to change the duties and responsibilities of the position at any time without notice.

• Ensures all eLearning and certification initiatives align with South Metro’s mission, vision, values, and strategic objectives.
• Serves as a liaison to facilitate organizational alignment on professional development standards and eLearning processes; collaborates with bureau professionals, contractors, and subject matter experts to create relevant, high-quality instructional materials; ensures learning objectives are defined and addressed in the learning solutions.
• Designs, develops, and implements engaging eLearning content and modules aligned with departmental training goals; applies proven best practices for learner engagement and knowledge transfer to include simulations, practical exercises, and scenario‑based knowledge checks; develops learning assets that are succinct, easy to follow, and formatted for self‑learning of a variety of complex and technical content.
• Analyzes feedback from participants; supports continuous improvement in teaching methods and delivery.
• Assists in refining course objectives and instructional materials to ensure effectiveness and alignment with learning outcomes, industry best practice, compliance requirements, and accreditation standards.
• Serves as SMFR’s Learning Management System (LMS) subject matter expert; manages the development and maintenance of all elements related to LMS functionality, including but not limited to content integrations and creation, building curriculum programs, and LMS structure; ensures LMS requirements are translated into optimal technical and training solutions.
• Oversees maintenance, updates, and administrative duties related to SMFR's LMS; assists in managing LMS project updates; stays informed of changes to the platform; analyzes data and recommends solutions to optimize the learning management platform and meet organizational objectives; communicates changes to key stakeholders.
• Administers and maintains the certification tracking system(s), ensuring data accuracy, ease of use, and reliable reporting; streamlines data entry processes, ensuring accurate record‑keeping and timely reporting.
• Stays informed of educational trends to introduce innovative approaches and materials; conducts research to further understand the learner, business, tools and other best practices and requirements specific to the industry.
• Utilizes department applications (Adobe Cloud products, Illustrator, Photoshop, Articulate 360, Camtasia, Vector Solutions, Target Solutions, Evaluations+, Scorm Cloud, Canvas, Final Cut (or another video editing app), Microsoft Forms, Teams, SharePoint, Smartsheet, Office 365 applications, Vimeo, You Tube) to create and support the creation of synchronous and asynchronous educational content.
• Ensures the delivery and reporting of learning & education required by national, local, and internal certifying bodies.

• Collaborates with other departments to support training content development, implementation, and optimization for a variety of technical platforms and…