Learning and Development - Educator Consultant II

NOTE: The application period has now closed. Only Priority Placement Program participant applications will be added to the candidate pool.Learn how Metro connects you with what mattersKing County Metro Transit has an exciting opportunity for a Learning and Development Educator Consultant II to support our Organizational Health and Development (OHD) team in the Employee Services division. This position will report to the OHD Learning and Development Manager and will be part of the Learning and Development (L&D) Team, responsible for supporting the implementation of Metro’s learning and development priorities.In this role, you will be responsible for curriculum development, coordination, facilitation, delivery, and continuous improvement of Metro-wide learning programs that allow employees to develop and thrive, while ensuring a culture of well-being and belonging is fostered. The Metro Learning and Development Team collaborates closely with King County Human Resource Department’s Learning and Development Team to replicate the central training program and deliver and modify training as needed, to meet Metro’s unique workforce needs.Metro is committed to providing transportation services that connect all people and all communities of King County, focusing on the equitable distribution of our service and the equitable application of our work (inside and outside the agency), and combating climate change by doing our work in a sustainable manner. Metro is King County’s largest Department, employing over 5,000 people who primarily work in the field of transit operations, vehicle maintenance, transit facilities operations, and marine.This recruitment is open to King County employees and the general public. This recruitment also creates an eligibility pool to fill future career service positions that may occur in the next six months at the discretion of the hiring authority.In this role, you will apply equity and social justice principles that exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices to all aspects of the work.As an Educator Consultant II, you will:• Design and develop impactful in-person and online learning experiences and materials (includes e-learning, video, job aids, infographics, in-person activities, and webinars) to foster employee growth, supporting Metro’s training initiatives for a healthy workplace culture• Implement and facilitate learning programs – both in-person and virtual settings (Zoom)• Support the evaluation and assessment of trainings and learning programs, utilizing data to identify opportunities for continuous improvement in curriculum to meet business goals• Help move project plans and deliverables forward• Demonstrate flexibility when projects change, collaborating with the L&D team to offer solutions, and project plan adjustments• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration, building strong relationships with stakeholders and subject matter experts to ensure alignment, engagement, and effective expectation management throughout the content design and development process.• Understand learning barriers and provide strategic and effective learning solutions.• Support the development and implementation of a series of train-the-trainer engagements supporting Metro’s learning and development priorities• Contribute to integrating equity and social justice principles into learning and development• Provide consultation and coaching to SMEs in other divisions on facilitation skills and best practices to develop and deliver information to adult learners• Have a proven ability to assess and revise development materials, including but not limited to images, text, e-learning modules, and videos• Provide design support and guidance to the other Organizational Health and Development initiatives and program leads as needed• Evaluate new approaches and innovations in instructional design, and drive conversations with the team to share knowledge proactively• Assist coordination of the logistics of all trainings including the scheduling, participant communications, and other logistics support for both virtual and in-person trainings• Serve as a SME for e-learning course authoring (Articulate Storyline and Rise), including implementation support, content editing and creation, and adaption of trainings to digital formats• Support other duties requested and prioritized by the section and division leadership, in support of Metro’s learning and development priorities• Minimum of three years of experience designing curricula, coordinating programs, and facilitating intergroup training or education courses OR any equivalent combination of experience and education which provides the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge, and ability required to perform the work• Ability to successfully engage and work with employees at all levels of understanding of different learning topics and at all levels of the organization• Skill in analyzing, designing, developing, implementing, piloting, and evaluating to create dynamic and effective learning solutions and performance support tools• Ability to present comfortably in front of large and small groups using creative presentation and facilitation techniques that engage the audience to create safe and accessible learning environments• Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, collaboration, and presentation skills, including the effective use of visuals and graphics• Extensive knowledge and experience in leading trainings on essential Equity and Social Justice principles, including topics such as race, social identities, and the critical role of leadership in fostering equitable and inclusive work environments• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office software, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams+• Advanced skills in Zoom and other online platforms for delivering training and surveys• Demonstrated experience supporting complex projects and/or programs, including planning, strategy, implementation, marketing, and evaluationHighly competitive candidates will also have:• Demonstrated experience in implementing trainings on topics such as:• Anti-discrimination, harassment, inappropriate conduct training• Conflict engagement, Critical Conversations, or similar curricula• Leadership Development• Unconscious bias• Race and racism, intersectionality, gender equity, ableism, and other social justice topics• Experience with ADDIE Model of Design and Kirkpatrick Model of Evaluation• Advanced skills in Articulate (Rise and Storyline), Qualtrics, PowerBI, other E-learning course authoring tools, SharePoint, Canva, Visio, Monday.comWho May ApplyThis recruitment is open to all King County employees and the general public.Required Application Materials• An online employment application, to include all relevant employment history and experience related to this role as well as responses to supplemental questions.• A cover letter no longer than one page summarizing your experience in designing curricula (Instructor-led and/or self-paced E-learning) and facilitating trainings with a focus on Equity, Racial, and Social Justice and/or Leadership Development related content.NOTE: Applications that do not include the required materials may be considered incomplete and will not be considered.Selection ProcessApplicants will be screened for competitiveness, completeness, and written communication skills to determine the most qualified candidates. The process may include the following: a review of the application and supplemental questions, testing and/or panel interview, and references. In addition, applicants may be asked to give a short presentation as part of the evaluation process.For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact: Jalynn Davis - jalydavis@kingcounty.govWork ScheduleThis hybrid role involves a mix of remote work and on-site responsibilities, with an expectation of being in the office for meetings, tasks, and assignments as needed. These positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and are not eligible for overtime pay. Work schedule is normally Monday through Friday, 40-hour work week. Variations may be required depending on the demands and training needs of the work.Union MembershipThis position is not represented by a union.Work LocationThe incumbent will have a hybrid work schedule and may work remotely and onsite. The primary onsite location is King Street Center, 201 S. Jackson, Seattle, Washington 98104.Teleworking RequirementThe work associated with this position is currently being performed in a hybrid fashion including teleworking, complemented with onsite work and meetings as needed. Frequency of onsite work will vary based on business and operational needs. Employees must reside in Washington State and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will join an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the department's hybrid environment. Employees will be provided with a County issued laptop and must maintain a home workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) EmployerNo person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.To ApplyIf you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.