Salary

$39.99 - $48.34 Hourly

Location

Multiple locations in King County, WA

Job Type

Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week

Job Number

2024TM22850

Department

MTD - Metro Transit

Division

Rail

Opening Date

10/17/2024

Closing Date

11/7/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

C4 : PROTEC17-P&T-MTD

Full- or Part-Time

Full Time

Hours/Week

40 hours/week

Summary

Occupational Education and Training Coordinator Opportunities
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King County Metro Transit's Rail Division manages and maintains Sound Transit's Link light rail service and City of Seattle's streetcar system. Link light rail currently spans a 33-mile route from SeaTac to Lynnwood and a 6.6-mile route from Redmond to South Bellevue. By the end of 2026, light rail is projected to expand to nearly 60 route miles, adding seven new stations. Additional expansions to the Link system will be coming online for years to come.

Seattle Streetcar includes the 1.3-mile South Lake Union line and the 2.5-mile First Hill line, proudly serving the diverse and vibrant communities around Seattle's downtown core. These rail services complement Metro's extensive fixed-route bus system and mobility services. Puget Sound transit agencies are collaborating to create an integrated transit network that enables people to travel farther, faster, and more easily.

This recruitment will be used to fill two (2) career service Occupational Education and Training Coordinator positions for Link Light Rail. The responsibilities of this classification include creating, designing, implementing, and continually improving training programs. Responsibilities also include developing processes and programs to support training and education.

One position will focus on Instructional Design and Learning Plan Coordination , and one position will focus on Instructional Design and Assessment Evaluation Coordination .

Pay Information: The pay range for this position is $39.9935 - $48.3492 per hour. This non-exempt position is eligible for overtime pay.

Who May Apply: We are accepting applications from all qualified applicants.

To Apply: Submit an online employment application and attach the following at https://www.kingcounty.gov/jobs :

• A cover letter that indicates how you meet the qualifications, why you are interested in this position and working for the Rail Division.
• An up-to-date resume.
• A work sample (1-3 pages) of a learning material that you created.
• A description (500 or less words) that includes 2-4 examples of how your work sample demonstrates knowledge of adult learning theory and inclusive practices.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact: Travis McKinnon, Talent Advisor, tmckinnon@kingcounty.gov .

Job Duties

Applying equity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and foundational expectation for all King County employees. In this role, you will apply equity and social justice principles that exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices to all aspects of this work. As an Occupational Education and Training Coordinator, you will also:

• Collaborate with Rail leadership, technical training leadership, other instructional designers, and others to create high-quality, relevant learning materials, including:
  • Lead the design and development of new and revised technical trainings at the request of sections/crafts
  • Conduct needs analysis to gather information and create learning experiences that meet section/craft needs
  • Provide expert advice and counsel to internal customers regarding education and training
  • Consult and collaborate on the design of leadership learning opportunities
• Support in the development and maintenance of consistent standards and practices for materials, delivery, and assessment, including:
  • Collaborate with technical trainers and craft leads/chiefs to review and update existing training materials
  • Develop and maintain quality standards for online, hybrid, and in-person trainings and training materials
  • Ensure incorporation of equity-based practices into learning experiences and training materials
  • Develop and support the implementation of assessment and evaluation practices for training sessions, training programs, and learning plans
• Support the mindful adoption of technology into learning and training
• Serve as a thought partner for the Training Strategy Manager, Technical Training Leadership Team, Senior Leadership Team, and others to ensure high quality and continuous improvement of learning and training at Rail
• Participate in the hiring and training of personnel
• Create and maintain a variety of documents, presentations, spreadsheets, and reports to support training and onboarding activities
• Coordinate the development and maintenance of training plans for job classifications in the division
• Serve as a backup for the Rail Onboarding Coordinator as needed, including:
  • Transport new employees to King County offices for onboarding documentation appointments as required
  • Facilitate components of employee orientation, including (but not limited to) welcome presentations, building tour, organization overview, introduction to employee accounts/logins/learning systems
  • Troubleshoot issues that arise during new employee orientation
• Perform other duties as assigned

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

Required Qualifications
We are looking for candidates who have:

• Bachelor's degree + minimum 1 year experience creating learning materials for diverse audiences

OR

• Any equivalent combination of education, course work and experience that results in the ability to perform the duties of the position

AND

• Knowledge of adult learning theory, practice, and methodology, including demonstrable experience with curriculum development and assessment principles and practices

Additional Qualifications

• Degree or certificate in Education, Instructional Design, or closely related field
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, including:
  • Ability to listen carefully to others and meet diverse needs related to learning and training development
  • Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships
• Demonstrated experience collaborating with stakeholders to create training materials that meet specialized needs
• Experience facilitating learning or training for adults
• Experience assessing and evaluating training and training programs
• Experience designing curriculum in multiple modalities (in-person, hybrid, online)
• Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge of equity, inclusion, and accessibility to curriculum development and design
• Experience using instructional design software and learning management systems

Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of techniques and strategies in conducting needs and task analyses
• Knowledge of the construction of valid learning assessments
• Problem-solving and analytical skills
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Creative thinking skills

Licensing, Certification, and Other Requirements
Must have a personal (non-commercial) driver's license

Supplemental Information

Forbes recently named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.

Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.


Guided by our "True North" , we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles--we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.

King County 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.

Application & Selection Process
Applicants will be screened for competitiveness, completeness, and written communication skills. Applications that are not complete or do not include the required attachments may be disqualified and will not advance in the process.

If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, or if you have questions, please contact Travis McKinnon at tmckinnon@kingcounty.gov .

Work Schedule
This position is non-exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is overtime eligible. Work schedule is normally a 40-hour week Monday through Friday. Negotiable start and end times. Alternate work schedules may be considered. Work outside of the normal workday will be required for meetings, events, and outreach events.

Work Location(s)
The primary location of this position is 3407 Airport Way S. Seattle, WA 98134. This position will be expected to travel occasionally to the Operations and Maintenance Facility - East, located in Bellevue (1925 120th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98005).

Teleworking Requirement
The work associated with this position will be performed predominantly in a hybrid work environment working in the office and at home. The expectation is to be in the office up to 2 days a week depending on business needs (with flexibility in which days and location). Employees will have access to shared workspaces at various King County facilities. Employees must reside in Washington State and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements and travel to different bases to meet with others.

Employees will be provided with a County issued laptop and must maintain a workspace with an internet connection (access may be supplemented in some situations) where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours. Please note that when employee conducts work that is likely to bring them in contact with another individual, safety precautions are required, including the wearing of masks in some situations. King County is committed to reducing our carbon footprint.

King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will be joining an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the department's hybrid environment.

Union Membership: This position is represented by Professional and Technical Employees, Local 17 - Professional and Technical (Interest Arbitration) unit.

Class Code: 2252200, Occupational Education and Training Coordinator

Want to make sure your application materials are as competitive as possible?
We highly recommend visiting the Career Support Services website for tips and examples on how to make your application materials most effective: Career Support Services - King County .

Do you need assistance?
Applicants who are unable to apply online should follow the instructions at Application FAQs - King County . If you have any questions related to this job posting, including needing the announcement in an alternative language format, or regarding accommodation requests for the application or assessment process, please contact the Talent Advisor listed in the posting.
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King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage: King County pays 100% of the premiums for eligible employees and family members
• Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
• Retirement: King County employees are eligible to participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
• Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
• 12paid holidays each year plus twopersonal holidays
• Generous vacation and paid sick leave
• Paid parental,family and medical, and volunteer leaves
• Flexible Spending Account
• Wellness programs
• Onsite activity centers
• Employee Giving Program
• Employee assistance programs
• Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
• Training and career development programs

For additional information about employee benefits, visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page .

This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.

NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position.Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.

For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.