Public Employees Retirement System
Location
Sacramento County, CA | United States
Job description
Job Description and Duties
Anticipated Interview Dates: Virtual interviews are anticipated to start the week of April 8, 2024.
Telework Information: This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule, with up to two days of remote work and three days or more onsite, per week.
Are you creative? Does eLearning and instructional design excite you? Do you enjoy collaboration with all levels and business areas of your organization?
If the answer is YES, join CalPERS Learning Technology & Design team where you will use your learning, development, and training technology expertise every day. This Instructional Designer position will provide consultation and support for Web-based course/content design, development, evaluation, testing and deployment through GoLearn, CalPERS Learning Management System (LMS). Other duties for this position include, but are not limited to:
- Providing design and technical support for GoLearn
- Serving as a subject matter expert to departmental administrators and consulting with training presenters, subject matter experts and other staff in areas relating to instructional design
- Evaluating, troubleshooting, and effectively using graphic software to develop eLearning content for a variety of needs
- Documenting and maintaining internal policies and procedures to support training administrative processes
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Special Requirements
Statement of Qualifications
Please provide a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for the hiring manager’s review. Applications received without an SOQ or those that do not respond to the specific questions below
will not be considered.
The SOQ must be typed, titled “Statement of Qualifications”, and each response must be numbered and list all relevant experience, education, and training, including places of employment, dates, and duties performed. The SOQ must not exceed two pages in length and must not have font smaller than 11 point.
1. Describe any knowledge or experience you might have in relation to any of the following:
- Using and/or providing technical support for a Learning Management System (LMS) or similar automated tracking system
- Designing, developing, implementing, and managing eLearning/Web-based training programs
- Using rapid eLearning tools and related software such as Articulate Storyline 360, Adobe Captivate, etc.
- Instructional design, adult learning concepts, and accessibility requirements for web content
- Website development languages and tools
- Other knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or experience that make you a competitive candidate for this position based on your review of the duty statement
2. Describe any experience you have leading or participating on teams with peers and managers to complete a project or provide a service to customers or other stakeholders. Based on your given role on the team, how were you able to facilitate conversations with the other team members and ensure that everyone was collaborating effectively to achieve the common goal?
Minimum Qualifications All experience and education relating to the Minimum Qualifications (MQs) listed on the Classification Specification should be included in your application package to clearly demonstrate how you meet the MQs for this position. If you are using education to meet MQs, please include your transcripts with your application package. If you have a degree from outside of the United States, you must submit an evaluation of this degree to determine the US equivalency. If you need an evaluation, you can visit the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) website to find organizations that provide these services. The Classification Specification is located on this Job Posting under "Minimum Requirements."
Please Note: You may need to pass an examination to establish list eligibility prior to a final offer of employment. To find and take an exam, visit CalHR’s CalCareers website .
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:
- Experience working in a digitally collaborative environment using technology platforms like SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, etc.
- Knowledge of eLearning and/or design software, including Articulate Storyline 360, Adobe Captivate, PowerPoint, Adobe Photoshop, and other apps within Adobe Creative Cloud
- Experience designing and delivering training to various audiences using blended delivery types (in-person, eLearning, virtual, etc.)
- Skills in design, implementation, and management of training programs
- Ability to provide technical LMS support including consultation, troubleshooting, and testing/evaluation for Web-based training content
Benefits
CalPERS team members are eligible for a number of benefits. Health benefits and leave programs are available for most team members. Benefit eligibility may depend on length of service and collective bargaining agreements.
Some added benefits CalPERS offers include:
- Alternate Work Schedules
- Flexible Work Hours
- Onsite childcare facility
- Onsite fitness center
- Onsite café and nearby restaurants
- Free onsite parking available Mondays and Fridays, subject to change
- Free offsite parking available with shuttle service Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
For more details about employee benefits, visit the California Department of Human Resources website.
Additional Information
Live Scan
Candidates not currently employed at CalPERS are required to submit to a criminal history review process utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting.
CalPERS Disclosure Requirements If employed, you may be subject to rules imposed by Personal Trading Regulations and Conflict of Interest Code that apply to CalPERS team members, which require disclosure of certain investment information and use of a designated trading platform for securities transactions, as well as filing a Statement of Economic Interest (Form 700)
Sponsorship This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for a visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Please do not include any confidential information on any documents in your application package. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents include, but is not limited to, your social security number, date of birth, marital status, personal photos, a copy of your driver’s license, equal employment opportunity data, examination scores, and LEAP status.
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
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 - In addition to completing your online job application, you must provide a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for the hiring manager’s review. Please see the Special Requirements section for instructions and questions for the SOQ. Applications received without an SOQ will not be considered.
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