Snohomish County, WA
Instructional Designer
LMS
Edtech.com's Summary
Snohomish County is hiring an Instructional Designer to support the implementation of new Oracle finance and HR systems as part of an ERP initiative. The role involves designing, developing, and delivering instructional content in various formats, facilitating training sessions, and managing learning management system functions to ensure effective employee training.
Highlights
- Design and develop training curricula and instructional content for both online and in-person learning environments.
- Maintain programs, records, and user accounts within the Learning Management System (LMS).
- Conduct training needs analysis and collaborate with subject matter experts to create effective instructional materials.
- Facilitate live, instructor-led training sessions, both virtual and in-person.
- Strong knowledge of multimedia learning principles, instructional design models, and accessibility standards.
- Experience with e-learning authoring and video editing software and conducting needs and task analyses.
- Minimum qualifications: two years of education plus two years of instructional design experience or equivalent combination.
- Position offers a starting salary range of $86,531.76 to $110,439.00 annually.
- Works within the Human Resources department supporting the ERP finance and HR system implementation.
- Must sign a confidentiality agreement; knowledge of personnel records confidentiality and public records requests handling is necessary.
Instructional Designer Full Description
INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER
Salary
$86,531.76 - $110,439.00 Annually
Location
Everett, WA
Job Type
Full-Time Project
Remote Employment
Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number
2026-00030
Department
Human Resources
Division
Human Resources
Opening Date
02/12/2026
Description
Snohomish County Central Human Resources is seeking two (2) Instructional Designers to support the county’s implementation of new Oracle finance and HR systems under an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) initiative. These roles will work with subject-matter experts (SMEs) to design, develop, and deliver instructional content to advanced users and end users, with formats including but not limited to live training, screencast videos, and job aids. Those selected to interview will be asked to provide samples of instructional design work.
Successful candidates will have:
- Working knowledge of the principles of multimedia learning, experience using instructional design models, and an eye for visual design
- Experience facilitating live, instructor-led training on virtual platforms
- A commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in learning design
- Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work with tact and diplomacy to establish effective working relationships with employees at all levels of the organization
The starting salary for this position for new employees to Snohomish County is $86,531.76.
There are two project positions available, both budgeted through 12/31/2027.
These positions will support the multi-year ERP implementation and may be extended based on the needs of the project.
The positions will remain open until filled, and first consideration will be given to applications received by March 1, 2026.
BASIC FUNCTIONDevelops and maintains virtual and in-person training content that includes developing curricula, measuring training effectiveness, conducting needs assessments and administering the Learning Management System (LMS).
Job offers are contingent on successful completion of employment verification and background checks. Snohomish County will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States.
Job Duties
STATEMENT OF ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
1. Designs and develops training curriculum and instructional content, including workplace compliance courses for online, in-person, and blended learning environments.
2. Maintains programs, records and user accounts within the learning management system (LMS); organizes and schedules classes; produces reports, rosters and email notifications.
3. Assists departments in designing, developing, and uploading e-learning content within LMS.
4. Conducts training needs analysis to gather information and develop instructional content for county departments; consults and collaborates with project partners and subject matter experts throughout instructional design process.
5. Assists training program administrator in developing an instructional design project work plan; assists with training budget.
6. Identifies and recommends training resources to various departments in response to department-specific training requests.
7. Evaluates effectiveness of training efforts via course evaluations and employee surveys; recommends and implements improvements.
8. Facilitates training sessions for employees through live, instructor-led classes, which may be held virtually or in-person.
9. Provides technical assistance to employees in resolving technical issues related to accessing the LMS and course content; works with vendor to resolve issues.
10. Promotes training programs through publications of newsletters, announcements, memorandums, e-mail, intranet and internet.
11. Maintains intranet and internet pages for department.
12. Maintains confidentiality of all personnel, payroll, accounting, and finance records, as well as other sensitive reports and information.
13. Responds to Public Records Requests (PRR); monitors response due dates; coordinates communications with requestors, other departments and offices, Public Records Officer and Prosecuting Attorney’s office as needed; assembles documents for disclosure.
14. Assists with Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) data entry and retrieval.
STATEMENT OF OTHER JOB DUTIES
15. Performs related duties as required.
2. Maintains programs, records and user accounts within the learning management system (LMS); organizes and schedules classes; produces reports, rosters and email notifications.
3. Assists departments in designing, developing, and uploading e-learning content within LMS.
4. Conducts training needs analysis to gather information and develop instructional content for county departments; consults and collaborates with project partners and subject matter experts throughout instructional design process.
5. Assists training program administrator in developing an instructional design project work plan; assists with training budget.
6. Identifies and recommends training resources to various departments in response to department-specific training requests.
7. Evaluates effectiveness of training efforts via course evaluations and employee surveys; recommends and implements improvements.
8. Facilitates training sessions for employees through live, instructor-led classes, which may be held virtually or in-person.
9. Provides technical assistance to employees in resolving technical issues related to accessing the LMS and course content; works with vendor to resolve issues.
10. Promotes training programs through publications of newsletters, announcements, memorandums, e-mail, intranet and internet.
11. Maintains intranet and internet pages for department.
12. Maintains confidentiality of all personnel, payroll, accounting, and finance records, as well as other sensitive reports and information.
13. Responds to Public Records Requests (PRR); monitors response due dates; coordinates communications with requestors, other departments and offices, Public Records Officer and Prosecuting Attorney’s office as needed; assembles documents for disclosure.
14. Assists with Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) data entry and retrieval.
STATEMENT OF OTHER JOB DUTIES
15. Performs related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Two (2) years of education in training, organizational development, instructional design, human resources management or related field; AND, two (2) years on-the-job experience in web-based instructional design; OR, four (4) years of on-the-job experience in instructional design; OR any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities.
Additional Information
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must sign a confidentiality agreement as a condition of employment.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Must sign a confidentiality agreement as a condition of employment.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
- e-learning and training development
- proven instructional design methodologies
- principles of multimedia design
- accessibility standards in instructional design
- common barriers to effective training
- e-learning methods and procedures
- modern e-learning authoring and video editing software techniques and strategies in conducting needs and task analyses
- personnel records disclosure and confidentiality rules
- adult learning theory and principles
- interpersonal communication, group processes, and facilitation skills
- excellent oral and written communication skills
- program planning skills
- effectively communicating information to a wide variety of audiences
Ability to:
- design, develop and implement interactive and accessible e-learning courses using proven instructional design methodologies
- prepare clear and concise correspondence, charts, graphs, memoranda and other written materials
- establish and maintain effective work relationships with elected officials, management staff, employees, and the public
- communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- organize tasks and work to manage multiple projects and deadlines
- give and receive feedback in a team environment
- plan and organize work with minimal supervision
- maintain accurate records
- interpret and apply oral and written instructions
SUPERVISION
The work is performed under general direction from a manager, supervisor or designee, with responsibility for. independently planning and executing assignments in alignment with established policies, procedures, and objectives. Work is reviewed through discussions, reports, and evaluation of outcomes achieved
WORKING CONDITIONS
The work is performed in a standard office environment with prolonged periods of working at a computer workstation using standard equipment. Duties may involve physical activities such as sitting, standing, walking, bending, or operating equipment. This position may occasionally involve moving office materials (up to 30 pounds) with reasonable accommodation as needed. Work schedules typically include standard business hours and shifts. Some travel may be required for off-site work.
Snohomish County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.
Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.
Employer
Snohomish County
Address
3000 Rockefeller Ave M/S 503
Everett, Washington, 98201
Everett, Washington, 98201
Phone
(425) 388-3411
Website
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