Job Summary

The Learning & Development Specialist position involves designing, developing, providing, and promoting digital learning events for the Human Resources division's Public Safety (DPS) Training and Development function. This includes creating, publishing, and delivering virtual classroom and eLearning for agency-wide learning and development. The position will focus on creating eLearning content that caters to a diverse audience, including individual contributors, supervisors and managers, agency trainers, and subject matter experts. Additionally, the incumbent will support leadership and mentorship programs, and provide administrative assistance to coordinate, administer, and maintain agency training and development services. The role also involves assisting in the administration of the Enterprise Learning Management (ELM) system.

This position will have the option of teleworking; however, it will be based on the business needs of the unit and is at supervisory discretion. 

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Three (3) years of professional experience in designing and delivering inclusive and equitable presentations, digital content, and facilitated experiences to individuals and groups. 

Experience must also demonstrate:

• Knowledge and experience with training and development methodologies/instructional design, adult learning strategies, and eLearning instructional design.
• Knowledge and experience using eLearning authoring tools, software/platforms, web-based applications (i.e. Articulate 360, Camtasia Studio, and Video and Audio production/editing software).
• Highly skilled in Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft 365 applications (MS Teams, PPT, Excel Word, SharePoint) 
• Ability to design, develop, publish, and manage eLearning training using SCORM and AICC.
• Ability to host and coordinate learning events, includingoviding training coordination for an organization providing training coordination for an organization.
• Experience creating digital content for asynchronous delivery (i.e., self-paced learning content, podcasts, videos, etc.), and design skills to incorporate creative elements into learning content.
• Ability to write clear and effective course content and scripts, voiceovers, and effective communications sills to work with colleagues, SMEs, other state staff; and individuals from diverse backgrounds 

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with learning management systems.
• Knowledge of creating accessible learning that are Section 508 and WCAG 2.1 compliant. 
• Ability to plan and schedule multiple projects.
• Project management and organizational skills sufficient to deliver timely digital learning materials. 
• English and business writing skills sufficient to translate complex topics using plain language and to develop engaging course content and promotional materials.
• Associate or higher degree in Human Resources Development, Adult Education, Instructional Design or related degree.
• Experience with developing and delivering e-learning or classroom training; or related experience providing training coordination for an organization.
• Knowledge of the state's purchasing and professional/technical contracting processes.

Physical Requirements

Requires occasionally moving and transporting such articles as file boxes and heavy hand tools or heavier materials with help from others and moving and transporting light objects frequently. Even though the weights being moved and transported may be a negligible amount, a job in this category may require positioning self to move to a significant degree or may involve maintaining a stationary position for extended periods. 

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of the following:

It is the policy of the Department of Public Safety that all employees submit to a background investigation prior to employment, includes the following components:

• Criminal history
• Reference check

Application Details

How to Apply 

Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

Contact

If you have questions about this position, contact Yerly Lee at yerly.lee@state.mn.us. 

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Yerly Lee at yerly.lee@state.mn.us.

About Public Safety Dept 

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) is a diverse, complex agency dedicated to serving communities across the state. DPS has 10 public facing and four support divisions with about 2,200 dedicated employees operating programs statewide that all have one goal: Building a safer Minnesota.

Working together to improve the state we love. 

What do Minnesota's State employees have in common? 

• A sense of purpose in their work
• Connection with their coworkers and communities
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth

Benefits 

As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well.

Your benefits may include: 

• Paid vacation and sick leave 
• 12 paid holidays each year 
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans 
  • Fertility care, including IVF
  • Diabetes care
  • Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children 
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
• Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care 
• Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being

Support to help you reach your career goals:

• Training, classes, and professional development
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support:

• A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance
• Common sources of stress can be addressed through the

  EAP:

  mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
• Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.