Title: Instructional Development Coordinator #00019

State Role Title: Gen Admin Supv I/Coord I

Hiring Range: $60,000.00 – 75,000.00

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Department of Fire Programs

Location: Henrico1

Agency Website: www.vafire.com

Recruitment Type: State Employee Only - E

Job Duties

About the Agency
The Virginia Department of Fire Programs serves the citizens of the Commonwealth by enhancing public safety through supplemental funding to local governments, providing education and training to first responders, and delivering fire prevention and life safety education through community risk reduction and statewide fire code enforcement.

About the Position
The Instructional Development Coordinator serves within the Training and Operations Branch of the Virginia Department of Fire Programs and reports directly to the Curriculum and Instructional Development Manager. The incumbent of this position will exercise considerable independent judgment and decision-making in support of Training and Operations Branch goals and initiatives, collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, and serve as a key contributor to statewide training modernization efforts. The Instructional Development Coordinator will apply instructional design principles, project management practices, and learning technologies to create effective and engaging learning solutions that support student success, instructor effectiveness, and organizational objectives. This position will be responsible for coordinating the development, revision, implementation, and maintenance of certification and educational programs that support the training needs of Virginia’s fire and emergency services community. The Instructional Development Coordinator will manage Subject Matter Expert (SME) workgroups throughout the curriculum development lifecycle to ensure programs align with current National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards, accreditation requirements, agency policies, and industry best practices while preparing courses for future revision cycles and continuous improvement efforts. This position routinely accesses and manages confidential and personally identifiable information (PII) and is responsible for maintaining compliance with all applicable privacy, security, and records management requirements. Through instructional leadership and innovation, the position helps ensure the delivery of high-quality, standards-based training programs that advance the mission of the Virginia Department of Fire Programs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of instructional design, curriculum development and adult learning principles.
• Knowledge of accessibility standards and online learning best practices.
• Understanding basic production and implementation of media elements such as graphics, sound, and video.
• Substantial experience in the fields of administrative support or office management is required
• Considerable experience with e-learning authoring tools such as Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate or similar platforms.
• Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines and organize work with strong attention to detail.
• Experience demonstrating knowledge and skills using Microsoft Office Suite and learning technologies.

Additional Considerations

• Training and/or experience in Instructional Design, Education, Communications, Organizational Development, or related field
• Experience working in public sector, education, healthcare, fire service, or workforce development environments
• Experience administering or supporting a Learning Management System (LMS), Commonwealth of Virginia Learning Center (COVLC) is preferred
• Must read and interpret laws, regulations, procedures, directives, and instructions

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Special Requirements:
Criminal History: Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

Other: Must be eligible for employment in the State of Virginia and at least 18 years of age. A one-year probationary period is required of all newly hired employees to the State.

State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:59 pm on the closing date through the Recruitment Management System (RMS). Applications submitted via email, postal mail, fax, or in person will not be considered. Applicants are expected to fully represent qualifications and work history on the State applications and or in resumes. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided in the application, resume, or other relevant documents provided; therefore, it is essential for applicants to supply detailed information. Submitting an incomplete state application/resume, or a state application/resume lacking in detail, may impact your interview eligibility. This website will provide confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your RMS Account to check the status of your application for this position.

The candidate selected for this position will be required to successfully complete a background check. State employees who have been affected by Policy 1.3 Layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card) must submit the card BEFORE the closing date for this position. The card may be scanned and attached to the application or faxed to (804) 371-7401. Please include your name and the position number on the fax cover sheet. You may apply for this position at Home (virginia.gov) Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please contact Ethel White at (804) 249-1992 for assistance.

VETERANS, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, AMERICORPS, PEACE CORPS, AND OTHER NATIONAL SERVICE ALUMNI ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Contact Information

Name: Taris Harmon

Phone: 804-292-6482

Email: taris.harmon@dhrm.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.