Training & Learning Development Specialist

City-of-Seattle; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Seattle City Light is seeking a learning architect to design, implement, and manage department-wide training programs. You will deliver instructor-led, hybrid, and e-learning experiences using adult-learning principles and maintain LMS functionality to support scheduling, enrollment, and reporting.

The role emphasizes needs assessments, evaluation reporting, and collaboration across divisions and with external consultants.

Qualifications

• Experience in adult training/education administration
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Washington State driver's license or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and administer departmentwide training programs.
• Design and deliver instructor-led, hybrid, and e-learning training.
• Manage LMS functionality: course creation, enrollment support, reporting.
• Conduct needs assessments and propose learning solutions.
• Develop evaluation tools and reports to assess training effectiveness.
• Collaborate with divisions, SMEs, leaders, and external consultants.

Skills

Adult learning

Needs assessment

LMS administration

Instructional design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education/ Social Science/ Business/Public Administration

Tools

LMS

Job description

Seattle City Light, a department of the City of Seattle, is one of the nation’s largest municipally owned utilities in terms of the number of customers served. Over the years we have worked very hard to keep Seattle's electricity affordable, reliable, and environmentally sound. Today, City Light is a recognized national leader in energy efficiency and environmental stewardship.

The Workforce Education & Engagement Unit is looking for a creative learning architect and strategic training mastermind, someone who blends left-brain precision in logistics with right-brain instructional design talent to deliver consistent, predictable and sustainable learning experiences. This position serves as a key resource to staff and leadership in strengthening learning culture and workforce capability.

• Plan, coordinate, and administer departmentwide training programs, including logistics and resource management.
• Design and deliver instructor-led, hybrid, and e-learning training using adult-learning principles.
• Manage LMS functionality including course creation, enrollment support, troubleshooting, recordkeeping, and reporting.
• Conduct needs assessments and propose innovative, aligned learning solutions.
• Develop evaluation tools and prepare reports to assess training effectiveness.
• Collaborate with internal divisions, subject matter experts, leadership, and external consultants; may provide guidance to other training or administrative staff.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Three years professional experience in adult training/education administration, training project management, and/or educational consulting.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Education, Social Science, Business/Public Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• License: Washington State driver's license or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.

Desired Qualifications

• Advanced instructional design and adult-learning expertise, including experience designing and implementing instructor-led, hybrid, and e-learning programs.
• Strong analytical and evaluation skills, including conducting needs assessments and producing reports to improve training program effectiveness.
• Proficiency with Learning Management Systems (LMS) for course creation, user support, recordkeeping, and reporting.
• Experience collaborating across divisions and with consultants, including coordinating complex training projects and supporting or leading training staff.

Hybrid Work

This position’s home base is the Seattle Municipal Tower. Most roles within the department follow a minimum three-day in-office schedule, and this position will occasionally be required to work at other City Light sites as operational needs arise; these instances are considered in-office work.

The City of Seattle offers optional hybrid work. Employees who work four or more days per week onsite are assigned a dedicated workstation. Employees who work three or fewer days onsite may reserve a workstation in advance, up to six weeks. Because hybrid work is optional rather than required, the City does not provide a home-office stipend. Employees eligible for hybrid work employees are provided a laptop, charger, and headphones to support their work.

Emergency Response Commitment

Seattle City Light is committed to reliable service during emergencies. Through our Emergency Response Program, each employee is assigned a role—usually aligned with their regular duties—to support emergency operations. Your participation is required and vital to helping the utility stay prepared and serve our community when it matters most.

The full salary range for this position is $47.39 to $55.19 per hour.

Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Who May Apply

This position is open to all candidates that meet the qualifications. Seattle City Light values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Seattle City Light encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experiences.

Job offers are contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by the employment process, including the completion of a background check. The background check will involve a criminal history check, which includes conviction and arrest records in compliance with Seattle's Fair Chance Employment Ordinance, SMC 14.17 and the City of Seattle Personnel Rule 10.3. A driving history review may be conducted in compliance with SMC 4.79.020. Applicants will be provided an opportunity to explain or correct background information.

The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits.

Want to know more about Seattle City Light? Check out our web page: https://www.seattle.gov/city-light/about-us/careers.