Training Consultant

King-County,-W; Washington; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

King County District Court in Washington State seeks two Training Consultants to develop and implement training materials for District Court employees. You will work in a fast-paced, high-tech environment using multiple computer screens and a variety of tools including Articulate 360 and Microsoft Office.

You will design learning activities, conduct trainings at multiple court locations, evaluate effectiveness, and collaborate with stakeholders to improve processes and court-related procedures.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in instructional design or classroom instruction.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with colleagues and customers.
• Strong customer service orientation and ability to engage internal and external stakeholders.
• Self-starter willing to take initiative and manage multiple projects.
• Openness to feedback to continuously improve leadership and instructional skills.
• Ability to build inclusive teams through engagement and development.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities for operational planning.
• Knowledge of court policies, procedures, and laws.
• Clear communication of ideas and information.

Responsibilities

• Designs, plans, coordinates, and conducts training and develops curriculum content—in-person, virtual, web-based.
• Develop, write, and collaborate on court-related processes and procedures.
• Create learning activities, assignments, and assessments to enhance learning experiences.

Skills

Instructional design

Classroom instruction

Customer service

Self-starter

Feedback and improvement

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Analysis and problem solving

Policy knowledge

Relationships management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Proficiency with LMSContent Management Systems

Tools

Articulate 360

Microsoft Office

Open-source media

Job description

King County District Court Profile

KCDC is the largest and most technologically advanced Court of Limited Jurisdiction in the State of Washington. It currently processes approximately 300,000 matters per year with 25 elected judges and roughly 260 employees at 8 courthouse locations. The Court is a leader in many areas involving public safety and access to justice, including the use of problem-solving courts, jail-alternative programs, technology- and judge-managed probation services. Twelve cities contract with King County for court services provided by KCDC.

Position Summary

King County District Court has an opening for two Training Consultant whose primary responsibilities include the development and implementation of training materials for new and established District Court employees. This position will be part of a team that designs, plans, organizes, coordinates, schedules, and conducts training which will enhance or develop the required technical skill of District Court employees. The individual will work in a fast-paced and high-tech environment consisting of being at a desk with the possibility of multiple computer screens to utilize. The Training Consultant will use a variety of tools including Articulate 360, Microsoft Office Tools, open-source media, internet, and in-house tools.

• Designs, plans, organizes, coordinates, schedules, and conducts training and develops curriculum content—in- person, virtual, web-based which will enhance or develop the required technical skill of District Court employees.
• Develop, write, and collaborate regarding court-related processes and procedures.
• Designs learning activities, assignments, and assessments to create effective learning experiences and environments.
• Edit content to bring it into alignment with updates, and with overall training plan and process objectives.
• Works and provides training at all District Court locations.
• Evaluates effectiveness of training efforts via evaluations, surveys, and other methods.
• Recommends and implements process and training improvements.
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships with all KCDC stakeholders, including Judges, staff at all levels of the organization, criminal justice agencies, other county agencies and the public.

• Demonstrated experience in a similar position, including but not limited to instructional design or classroom instruction.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with colleagues at all levels of the organization, including Judicial Officers and external customers.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to be a self-starter, take initiative, apply creativity and to juggle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to welcome and accept feedback to continuously improve leadership skills.
• Ability to build and sustain inclusive and equitable teams through employee engagement, performance management and development in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to analyze, problem solve, and plan operational needs.
• Knowledge of policies, procedures and laws pertaining to the operation of the courts.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and resolve conflict at the lowest level in stressful situations.
• Demonstrated ability to clearly express ideas and information.

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field of study, including but not limited to instructional design, education, public administration, business administration, human resources, finance or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated experience which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the responsibilities of the job.
• Proficiency with training and educational program and content management systems.
• Demonstrated familiarity with recognized E-learning technical standards
• Background in finance, accounting, auditing, or related fields.
• Experience communicating financial information to management, staff, or stakeholders.

• Selection process: Application materials will be screened for qualifications; the most competitive candidates will be invited for one or more panel interviews. Any employment offer will be contingent upon the results of a criminal background investigation and fingerprinting.
• Work location: You may be assigned to work at any District Court location which include: Shoreline, Seattle, Redmond, Issaquah, Bellevue, Burien, or Kent (MRJC). Employees must reside in Washington state and within commuting distance to the King County Courthouse to meet sporadic workplace reporting requirements.
• Working Conditions: Work is typically performed in an office environment with a moderate amount of noise (computers, printers, light traffic). This role routinely uses standard office equipment.

• Who may apply: This recruitment is open to all qualified applicants and may be used to fill current and or/future Regular (full-time), term-limited temporary positions over the next six months.

King County District Court is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

No 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.

For more information regarding this position or application process, please contact:

Marwan Alqaysi
Senior Human Resource Analyst

[e-mail]

Please include “Training Consultant” within the subject line.