Instructional Designer

Responsibilities

• Consult with BPA 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 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.
• Troubleshoot online courses; correct issues as needed.
• Create HTML/SharePoint web pages for the Technical Training website.
• Create forms in SharePoint using Nintex or other forms software.
• Create and maintain Technical Training Center web sites and web page, including the creation of workflows and forms.
• Utilize 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.