Instructional Designer

Instructional Designer 1

This full-time contract Instructional Designer position supports and assists the Technical Training (TFBT) organization at *** (BPA). Transmission Field (TF) Services is responsible for managing field operations, maintenance, and construction of BPA'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.

Assignment Responsibilities:

• 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 BPA'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 Info Path forms.
• Create and maintain Technical Training Center web sites and web page, including the creation of workflows and forms.
• Using Snag It, 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.

Requirements:

• Education & Corresponding Experience (required on matrix) 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 Technical Skills & Experience (required on matrix) 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, Info Path 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, Snag It, Visio Pro, MS Info Path, and Nintex.
• Preferred Skills & Experience (optional on matrix) Excellent communication skills, verbal and written. Exceptional grammar and proofreading skills.