Instructional Designer & Training Specialist

USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS); Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

USDA APHIS in Newnan, GA seeks a training specialist to organize, coordinate, and adapt courses and materials, and deliver content in a structured classroom environment for PPQ personnel and APHIS staff. The role involves instructional design, evaluation, and collaboration with partners to ensure effective learning outcomes.

The position emphasizes establishing instructional criteria, applying evaluation findings to improve programs, and supporting learning management processes within APHIS/PPQ.

Qualifications

• Degree with education major or related field, or equivalent education/experience.
• One year specialized experience at GS-9 level (or equivalent) in organizing, delivering or evaluating training programs.
• Experience documenting and reporting using structured records or LMS systems is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Develops, delivers and updates training courses and materials.
• Evaluates training programs and recommends improvements to management.
• Provides guidance and career support to APHIS/PPQ staff and colleagues.
• Represents instructional design decisions and establishes policy for training delivery.

Skills

Organizing training

Delivering training content

Coordinating programs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Job description

USDA APHIS in Newnan, GA seeks a training specialist to organize, coordinate, and adapt courses and materials, and deliver content in a structured classroom environment for PPQ personnel and APHIS staff. The role involves instructional design, evaluation, and collaboration with partners to ensure effective learning outcomes.

The position emphasizes establishing instructional criteria, applying evaluation findings to improve programs, and supporting learning management processes within APHIS/PPQ.