State of Georgia

GSP121, Training & Dev Spec 2

“Instructional Designer”

Pay Grade I

Salary $60,000.00

JOB SUMMARY: Under general supervision, responsible for assessing, planning and/or coordinating training sessions for an agency. Performs end-to-end learning and development. Evaluates training and learning outcomes in relation to functional and/or technical training activities.

JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES:

The Instructional Designer performs a variety of instructional design functions related to the planning, development, and delivery of courses. Works with instructional technology tools to design interactive learning content. Manages multiple projects working with subject matter experts to design and build online courses. Researches instructional design theories and tools for applicability in learning.

Develops and updates courses, instructional materials, and other digital instructional information consistent with adult learning principles for online, hybrid, and in-person delivery. Confirms course objectives are current and reflected in newly developed courses. Collaborates with subject matter experts to define course outcomes and objectives. Designs and develops engaging, interactive, and instructionally sound materials that accommodate diverse learning styles. Designs and produces learning materials in a variety of formats, including print, graphics, audio, video, animation, and multimedia. Utilizes digital tools for project management. Assists with the Learning Management System(LMS) to ensure quality of course development, tools, test accessibility, and compliance. Participates in professional development to stay current with evolving technologies and trends in transportation.

NOTE: STATEWIDE TRAVEL MAYBE REQUIRED

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The selected candidate must meet the advertised minimum qualifications to include State Entry Qualifications as well as Agency Specific Minimum Qualifications

STATE ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED AND Two years of experience providing educational, training or instructional services in functional area.

AGENCY MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of a bachelor's degree in education, human resources development, business administration or a related field from a four-year college or university.
• Demonstrated intermediate to expert proficiency with authoring tools (such as Captivate, Articulate, Vyond, Lectora) for developing e-learning.
• Experience with Workday Learning Management Systems administration (create web-based courses, tests, enrollment, schedule classes, troubleshoot, etc.)
• Professional work experience as a trainer.
• Demonstrated ability to assess training needs and develop, coordinate and conduct training programs/activities.
• Demonstrated ability to develop instructional materials, course outlines and lesson plans to ensure course content meets objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize effective written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to organize work, determine objectives and set priorities; to manage own time and workload effectively.
• Ability to determine types of training materials needed for identified training.
• Ability to maintain training records according to established guidelines.
• Ability to use available office technology in the performance of assigned tasks.
• Show respect and courtesy to others.
• Accept direction and feedback from supervisors and follows through appropriately.
• Maintain a positive and professional image and display initiative and commitment toward scheduling and completing identified training within specified time frames with minimal

AGENCY PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in academic or professional instruction (in-person and virtual) at an educational institution or large organization
• Training or experience in the use of software programs: Oracle PeopleSoft Learning Management System, Workday, word processing, spreadsheets, graphics, power point, SharePoint, presentation packages, virtual platforms.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with HTML, and YouTube and creating video tutorials.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of adult learning concepts.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate training activities for or within a large organization, and to develop and administer questionnaires, rating forms and other instruments to measure effectiveness of training courses/activities.
• Experience working with leadership as a strategic partner to address training/performance needs.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL GDOT JOBS

The interview is just one part of the overall selection process and is not the only criteria used to make the final selection. In addition to the interview, the final selection is based on the applicant’s work history and performance (documented in HR and/or Office files), PeopleSoft/employee status (i.e. rehire code), employee performance reviews, personnel file review (HR & Office Files), criminal background check, employment reference checks (including references and commendations from Managers and other relevant documentation) and, for supervisory positions, demonstrated leadership skills based on past and current work history will be considered.

Good Employment Standing:

In accordance with the Interview and Selection Process (ISP), an applicant must have no active disciplinary actions to be in good employment standing. Actions that may disqualify an applicant include letters of reprimand (active for 12 months after issuance date); suspension without pay or disciplinary demotion (active for 12 months from the effective date); Performance Improvement Plans (PIP) and Leave Restriction Plans (active until 12 months after the date of conclusion). In addition, an employee must have an overall ePerformance rating score of three (3) or higher on their most current evaluation. Please note that Memorandums of Concern are not considered disqualifying factors. Human Resources may remove any employee from consideration for selection who is pending a disciplinary action; however, if the action is resolved in the employee’s favor, he or she will be allowed to compete.

THIS IS AN INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

THIS IS AN UNCLASSIFIED POSITION.

THE SELECTED APPLICANT FOR THE POSITION WILL BE SUBJECT TO A REFERENCE CHECK AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK, WHERE APPLICABLE

PLEASE INCLUDE ALL RELEVANT JOB INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATION FOR

CONSIDERATION. ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE PRESCREENED.

UPON PROMOTION, THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL RECEIVE 10% or THE GDOT JOB SPECIFIC MINIMUM SALARY, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

GDOT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

High school diploma/GED and two (2) years of experience providing educational, training or instructional services in functional area; or one (1) year of experience required at the lower level Training & Dev Spec 1 (GSP120).

Additional Information

• Agency Logo:
• Requisition ID: ADM0IMH
• Number of Openings: 1
• Advertised Salary: $60,000 (I)
• Shift: Day Job
• Posting End Date: Jul 24, 2025