DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY

Division of Business Services

Office of Professional Development
1990 W Camelback Road, Phoenix, AZ 85015

Salary: $56,453.28 

Grade: 20

Closing Date: October 18, 2026

Would you like to be part of an amazing team that helps Arizonans thrive? At the Department of Economic Security (DES) we strengthen individuals, families and communities for a better quality of life. DES is looking for individuals who are committed to service, community, and teamwork. To learn more about DES please visit des.az.gov; or click on the link here to view ‘Our DES’ video. Come Join the DES Team!

The Department of Economic Security, Division of Business Services - Office of Professional Development (DBS-OPD) is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as an Instructional Designer. This position is responsible for the development of an agency-wide training curriculum for delivery to Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) employees. This role will design, develop, implement, revise, and evaluate courseware that meets both the training industry and Department standards, and any identified performance goals and/or business objectives. This position collaborates with Division leadership regarding employee training, development, and accomplishments and coordinates computer-based training as needed, including outreach or special events.

This position identifies training needs on an ongoing basis through needs assessments, surveys, and meetings with work groups, consulting with systems business analysts and Department policy staff, and conducts interviews with subject matter experts on organizational requirements and performance measures. Additionally, this position assesses present and future needs to develop educational goals and objectives, initiates related curriculum, instructor guides, reports and correspondence, and prepares audio and visual materials related to the assigned training area.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, commissions, many State employees participate in the State's Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Designs, develops, and revises courses for delivery in a variety of media to all DDD employees. Uses instructional-systems design model to ensure effective training, and uses training technology to develop and deliver learning products
• Identifies training needs on an ongoing basis through needs assessments, surveys, and meetings with work groups, consulting with systems business analysts and policy staff. Evaluates training to assess training impact. Communicates evaluation data to stakeholders and modifies training based on evaluation data
• Researches Division policies and procedures, State and Federal guidelines, databases, legal requirements and services, and knowledge and skills levels needed for course development. Researches and drafts training. Assesses change for present and future needs to develop educational goals and objectives. Initiates related curriculum, instructor guides, reports, and correspondence materials. Prepares audio and visual materials, as needed, related to the assigned training area
• Participate in meetings, special projects and/or committees determined by the supervisor or DDD management. Performs routine administrative tasks in support of own work. Works with technical expert in assigned area of training and assists to ensure training goals are met. Interviews subject matter experts on organizational requirements and performance measures

Knowledge of:

• Adult learning principles; principles of employee development and training; nature of the learning process
• Trends in employee training; training strategies and methods
• Administrative and management theory and practices.
  

Skilled in:

• Customer service and team building; group dynamics and facilitation; establishing and maintaining effective working relations with individuals, groups, and other agency representatives
  
• Planning, organizing, implementing, and coordinating training; evaluating and improving training materials and courses
  
• Maintaining large volumes of information about complex programs; problem analysis, research, and resolution
  
• Oral and written communication; using computer applications, Microsoft Office, Gmail, and G Suite applications
  

Ability to:

• Work independently; monitor and adjust work plans
  
• Learn State and Federal guidelines, policies, procedures, and rules related to Division services
  
• Become knowledgeable in mainframe case management and related performance measures
  
• Interpret legal documents, specifically, court orders

The ideal candidate for this position will have:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in an applicable subject area, such as Human Resources Development, Adult Education, Psychology, English, or similar field. One years' experience training adult learners as a full time trainer responsible for instruction and group/team facilitation.

• If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).
  
• Successfully pass background and reference checks; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the agency’s ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
  
• All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The Arizona Department of Economic Security offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and long-term disability plans
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid annual and sick leave
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child
• Deferred compensation plan
• Wellness plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Stipend Opportunities
• Infant at Work Program
• Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy
• Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page.

State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), the State sponsored retirement contribution plan and the Long-Term Disability (LTD) program after a 27-week waiting period. The ASRS defined benefit plan provides for life-long income upon retirement. You will also have the option to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax-deferred retirement investments.

On, or shortly after, your first day of work you will be provided with additional information about the available insurance plans, enrollment instructions, submission deadlines and effective dates.

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact Shawn Morrison at 623-271-2117 or by email at shmorrison@azdes.gov.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format, please contact Shawn Morrison at 623-271-2117 or by email at shmorrison@azdes.gov.

Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.