Instructional Designer/Trainer (Technical) #1544 Job in Washington DC, DC

Vacancy No. req575 Department Senate
Salary $99,518.00 to $168,496.00 Grade 00 to 00
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 2/10/2025 Close Date 2/24/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Washington DC, DC


Summary

The Senate Sergeant at Arms is seeking a Instructional Designer/Trainer (Technical). The complete vacancy announcement and application can be found on the United States Senate Career Page at https://sen.gov/J5NY. This vacancy announcement closes at 7pm EST on the closing date. Late applications will not be accepted.

Duties

Partners and collaborates with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to design and develop effective and accessible training to a diverse audience. Designs, delivers, and evaluates e-learning programs, virtual, and live instructor lead training. Prepares and revises educational and training materials to support larger training programs and initiatives. Delivers Senate-specific training for DC and State offices. Some travel to State Offices may be required. Prepares evaluation instruments and conducts diagnostic, formative, and summary evaluations. Provides consultation, documentation, and training to project teams for various products and processes. Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • For conditions of employment and citizenship requirements, please visit the job announcement on the United States Senate Career Page at https://sen.gov/J5NY.

Qualifications

Other Duties/ Responsibilities

  • Monitors current training and development publications and activities; makes appropriate recommendations for adaptation and inclusion into Senate programs.

Required Work Experience

  • Three to five years’ experience in teaching, training and/or training development.

Required Special Skills/ Knowledge

  • Knowledge of, or ability to learn, services provided by the Joint Office of Training and Development. Knowledge of, or ability to learn, departmental rules, regulations, procedures, and functions, including policies and regulations set by the Senate Rules Committee and the Senate Committee on Ethics. 
  • Ability to conduct professional presentations and present training to a variety of students. 
  • Ability to conduct needs analysis to determine training needs. 
  • Ability to develop instructional material and select most effective instructional method. 
  • Ability to effectively interact with staff members representing all levels of the organization, as well as with outside vendors. 
  • Ability to communicate effectively.
  • Knowledge of principles, practices and techniques of training, instruction, and coaching. Knowledge of adult learning theory and ability to apply it in e-learning environments.
  • Knowledge of Instructional Systems Design, course development, and training. Strong writing skills

As part of our hiring process, we may conduct a skills assessment to better understand an applicant’s proficiency in key areas relevant to the role. 

Desired Qualifications

  • Technical Training Proficiency: Experience using e-learning authoring tools to create self-paced training and delivering via online platforms as well as in-person.
  • Technical Orientation: Experience learning and training others on software systems by translating complex concepts and processes into actionable steps. Ability to quickly learn software and systems to create and provide training to a variety of audiences in one-on-one and group settings.
  • Customer Service Orientation: Experience listening to needs, staying flexible in approach to solutions, and maintaining a professional attitude.
  • Communication & Collaboration: Professional interpersonal and communication skills, with experience collaborating with project teams.

Working Conditions

  • Sedentary. Work requires frequent physical effort walking, bending, crawling, standing for long durations.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in education, human resources development, instructional technology.

Additional information

The Sergeant at Arms is an equal opportunity employer in accordance with the requirements of Senate rules, regulations, and applicable Federal Laws. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Decisions to grant reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Please email employment@saa.senate.gov with “Applicant Accommodation” in the subject line. No moving, relocation or pre-employment travel expenses will be paid for this position, or while in application for this position.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application will be evaluated by a panel on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience, and education. Highly qualified candidates may be interviewed and a reference check conducted.

Required Documents

Subject to background/security investigation.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

All applicants must apply for jobs online using this link: https://sen.gov/J5NY. Paper application materials, resumes and attachments that are sent via email, mail or brought in-person will not be considered or accepted. All applicants MUST attach their documents to the online employment application.

Agency contact information

Address
U.S. Senate Sergeant at Arms
SH-142 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC, Washington, DC 20001

Next steps

Qualified candidates will be contacted directly.


Note: We cannot accept applications on behalf of Federal Agencies. Application instructions are listed within the Job Description.