California Department of Human Resources (CalHR)
Instructional Designer
🇺🇸 Hybrid - Sacramento, CA
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $6,963 - $8,650 per Month
💻 Instructional Design
🗓️ July 21st, 2025
LMS
SCORM
Storyline
Edtech.com's Summary
California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) is hiring a Staff Services Manager I - Instructional Designer. This role involves serving as a subject matter expert in instructional design within the Workforce Development, Talent Delivery Unit, leading the development and delivery of educational technology-based learning solutions to support statewide leadership growth.
Highlights
- Lead instructional design initiatives as a subject matter expert for workforce development.
- Develop and deliver learning solutions leveraging educational technology tools such as Articulate Storyline 360, Rise 360, SCORM, and xAPI.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously and collaborate with team members and stakeholders.
- Require expertise in eLearning modalities including Computer-Based Training, Virtual Instructor-Led Training, and hybrid models.
- Experience with learning management systems (LMS) and advanced functionality is essential.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and collaboration platforms like SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, and Zoom.
- Salary range: $6,963.00 - $8,650.00 per month, with a 3% increase effective July 1, 2025.
- Qualification requires meeting minimum requirements for Staff Services Manager I classification and submission of a Statement of Qualifications.
- Provides hybrid telework with at least two days per week working on-site.
- Department serves as the central HR management entity for California state employees, focusing on diversity, equity, inclusion, and professional growth.
Instructional Designer Full Description
Instructional Designer
STAFF SERVICES MANAGER I
STAFF SERVICES MANAGER I
$6,963.00 - $8,650.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Final Filing Date: 8/2/2025
Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
Drop-off
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
Drop-off
Job Description and Duties
Why join CalHR?
The California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) is the pillar of human resources management for all state employees. Our success is made possible by the hard work of more than 400 CalHR team members who serve as trusted advisors to our strategic partners and the public. If you are interested in providing exceptional human resource services and guidance, CalHR is the place for you. By joining our team, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working alongside passionate professionals. Get to know us more here!
This is an exciting opportunity to join our diverse team in the following role. If you are interested in joining our team, apply today!
About this Role
The California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) is the pillar of human resources management for all state employees. Our success is made possible by the hard work of more than 400 CalHR team members who serve as trusted advisors to our strategic partners and the public. If you are interested in providing exceptional human resource services and guidance, CalHR is the place for you. By joining our team, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working alongside passionate professionals. Get to know us more here!
This is an exciting opportunity to join our diverse team in the following role. If you are interested in joining our team, apply today!
About this Role
Are you an expert in Instructional Design?
Do you have experience developing and delivering learning solutions leveraging educational technology tools?
Do you want to lead transformational growth for statewide leaders?
Then we are looking for you to join our team of Learning and Development professionals!
Under the general direction of the Staff Services Manager II, the Staff Services Manager I (Specialist) serves as a subject matter expert (SME) for Instructional Design for the Workforce Development, Talent Delivery Unit.
Under the general direction of the Staff Services Manager II, the Staff Services Manager I (Specialist) serves as a subject matter expert (SME) for Instructional Design for the Workforce Development, Talent Delivery Unit.
How to Apply
Information about applying for a state job can be found here: Three Steps to a State Job. If you’re interested in exploring additional job opportunities at CalHR, please reach out to our recruitment team at CalHRTalentEngagement@CalHR.ca.gov. We’d love to hear from you!
Information about applying for a state job can be found here: Three Steps to a State Job. If you’re interested in exploring additional job opportunities at CalHR, please reach out to our recruitment team at CalHRTalentEngagement@CalHR.ca.gov. We’d love to hear from you!
Working Conditions
- Career Development: CalHR provides continuous learning and training opportunities to support personal and professional growth, including two Professional Development Days per fiscal year.
- Location: CalHR is centrally located near the Ice Blocks in downtown Sacramento, with many dining and shopping options nearby.
- Work-Life Balance: Work-life balance is fostered through measures like telework and adjustable schedules, allowing personal and professional lives to thrive together.
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity: A work culture that emphasizes a culture of diversity and inclusivity, offering tangible rewards and recognizing the intrinsic value of varied perspectives and collaboration.
- Generous State Benefits: Comprehensive health and dental insurance, long-term disability insurance, 11 paid holidays per year, paid time off, defined benefit retirement program, commute program, employee wellness programs, employee assistance programs, and medical/dependent care reimbursement accounts.
This position provides hybrid telework opportunities, with employees required to work in-person at least two days per week. This is subject to change based on operational needs.
The salary ranges listed do not include the 3% General Salary Increase effective July 1, 2025.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Additional Documents
Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-484379
Position #(s):
363-920-4800-009
Working Title:
Instructional Designer
Classification:
STAFF SERVICES MANAGER I
$6,963.00 - $8,650.00New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
$6,963.00 - $8,650.00New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Department Information
The California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) oversees a wide range of matters related to employee salaries and benefits, job classifications, civil rights, training, exams, recruitment, and retention. For most employees, many of these matters are determined through the collective bargaining process managed by CalHR.
Our Mission: To serve as the trusted advisor to our strategic partners and the public, providing exceptional human resource services and guidance in developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Our Vision: Shaping California’s future of public service excellence with fair and equitable employment opportunities and a diverse, engaged workforce.
Core Values: People Centric, Leadership, Accountability, DEIA, Integrity, and Transparency.
Our Mission: To serve as the trusted advisor to our strategic partners and the public, providing exceptional human resource services and guidance in developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Our Vision: Shaping California’s future of public service excellence with fair and equitable employment opportunities and a diverse, engaged workforce.
Core Values: People Centric, Leadership, Accountability, DEIA, Integrity, and Transparency.
Department Website: https://www.calhr.ca.gov
Special Requirements
All interested applicants are required to submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). Please provide direct responses to each of the numbered items listed below. Applicants must number and include the full text of the SOQ items in their response. Please include specific examples of your education, training, and/or experience. SOQs should be limited to a maximum of two (2) pages, single-spaced, twelve-point Arial font.
1. Describe your experience as an instructional designer working on a team of Learning and Development professionals. What was your primary role and your unique value proposition?
2. Describe your experience leveraging technology to design and deliver a learning solution. What was the training goal, what was your role, what technology did you use, and how did you measure success? What considerations, if any, related to efforts associated with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
3. Describe your experience managing projects, with special emphasis on managing multiple projects at one time. How did you collaborate with team members and stakeholders to ensure the project deliverables were suitable and completed timely? Please be specific.
Note: Applicants who do not follow these instructions may be disqualified from the selection process. Cover letters and resumes do not take the place of the SOQ.
For helpful guidance on writing an effective SOQ, please see our Work4CA guide.
1. Describe your experience as an instructional designer working on a team of Learning and Development professionals. What was your primary role and your unique value proposition?
2. Describe your experience leveraging technology to design and deliver a learning solution. What was the training goal, what was your role, what technology did you use, and how did you measure success? What considerations, if any, related to efforts associated with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
3. Describe your experience managing projects, with special emphasis on managing multiple projects at one time. How did you collaborate with team members and stakeholders to ensure the project deliverables were suitable and completed timely? Please be specific.
Note: Applicants who do not follow these instructions may be disqualified from the selection process. Cover letters and resumes do not take the place of the SOQ.
For helpful guidance on writing an effective SOQ, please see our Work4CA guide.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.Final Filing Date:
8/2/2025
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Department of Human Resources
CalHR
Attn: Human Resources Office - Kara Pearson
1515 S Street, North Building, Suite 500
Sacramento, CA 95811-7258
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Human Resources
CalHR
Human Resources Office - Kara Pearson
1810 16th Street
Sacramento, CA 95811-7258
08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Department of Human Resources
CalHR
Attn: Human Resources Office - Kara Pearson
1515 S Street, North Building, Suite 500
Sacramento, CA 95811-7258
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Human Resources
CalHR
Human Resources Office - Kara Pearson
1810 16th Street
Sacramento, CA 95811-7258
08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
- Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
- Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
- Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and must be included. Please see the Special Requirements section for instructions.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
Desirable Qualifications
In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
- Familiarity with SCORM, xAPI, and web design development. Proficiency with rapid authoring tools, such as Articulate Storyline 360 and Rise 360
- Experience working in a digitally collaborative environment leveraging technology platforms like SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Zoom
- Experience designing and delivering training to various audiences using eLearning delivery modalities (such as Computer-Based Training (CBT), Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT), and hybrid models)
- Experience building knowledge assessments and measuring information retention.
- Experience in deploying learning solutions that are accessible and inclusive
- Expertise in instructional design techniques for adult distance learning
- Experience using advanced functionality within a learning management system (LMS)
- Experience with Microsoft Suite, to include PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
- Exceptional communication skills— verbal, visual, and written
- Ability to apply the principles, methods, techniques, and tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating and managing projects
- Ability to act as change management agent
- Ability to collaborate and influence stakeholders to maximize training delivery outcomes.
- CalHR employees are expected to model and support CalHR Core Values
Benefits
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
CalHR ensures that all state employees, retirees and their dependents have access to competitive, quality and affordable benefits. Please visit our new Benefits website at www.benefits.calhr.ca.gov for more information!
CalHR employees are excluded from bargaining and are eligible to receive enhanced benefits, such as CoBen benefit allowance, employer paid life insurance, additional vacation/annual leave, and are not subject to State Disability Insurance payroll withholding.
CalHR ensures that all state employees, retirees and their dependents have access to competitive, quality and affordable benefits. Please visit our new Benefits website at www.benefits.calhr.ca.gov for more information!
CalHR employees are excluded from bargaining and are eligible to receive enhanced benefits, such as CoBen benefit allowance, employer paid life insurance, additional vacation/annual leave, and are not subject to State Disability Insurance payroll withholding.
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.
Department Website: https://www.calhr.ca.gov
Human Resources Contact:
Kara Pearson
(916) 909-2803
kara.pearson@calhr.ca.gov
Kara Pearson
(916) 909-2803
kara.pearson@calhr.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Jeffrey Graves
(916) 990-1966
Jeffrey.Graves@calhr.ca.gov
Jeffrey Graves
(916) 990-1966
Jeffrey.Graves@calhr.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
RA Coordinators
(916) 322-5315
RACoordinators@calhr.ca.gov
RA Coordinators
(916) 322-5315
RACoordinators@calhr.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Additional Application Information
Using the online application system as specified in the announcement is the preferred method for applying for civil service job opportunities; however, applicants may instead apply by way of U.S. mail, parcel delivery or courier service, or in person, as set forth in this announcement.
- Electronic Submission: Application and any required applicable documents may be submitted electronically through CalCareers account. The application packages must be received electronically by 11:59 p.m. on the final filing date as stated on the job vacancy announcement.
- U.S Postal Service Mail: Application and any applicable required documents may be submitted by mail. The envelope must be postmarked before or on the final filing date as stated on the job vacancy announcement.
Do not include confidential information such as social security numbers, date of birth, marital status, equal employment opportunity data, examination scores, and LEAP information.
Per CCR 249.3 we may fill additional positions from this recruitment.
Examination Information
Take the online Staff Services Manager I exam to become list eligible for this position.
The Limited Examination and Appointment Program (LEAP) is an optional pathway to state civil service for people with disabilities. Visit the CalHR LEAP page for additional information.
The Limited Examination and Appointment Program (LEAP) is an optional pathway to state civil service for people with disabilities. Visit the CalHR LEAP page for additional information.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
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