Curriculum Developer I

The Curriculum Developer I is an integral part of the Curriculum Development team contributing through numerous duties to assist the Section in meeting planned goals and attaining successful project outcomes. The position performs varied administrative duties to ensure that appropriate records are maintained and all Section compliance requirements are adhered to. The position works with others to assist in the development of multimedia training courses, manuals, and materials for training delivery using print, web-based, computer-based, audio, and video media.

Job Expectations and Essential Functions:

• Brainstorms new topics and areas of training
• Organizes and carries out operational tasks associated with setting up Subject Matter Expert (SME) meetings
• May attend SME meetings and assist with the recording process
• Assists in research related activities of course or instructional design content and concept
• Assists in the development and design of new training courses and materials
• Assists in the modification of existing training materials
• Demonstrates an intermediate level of competency using Microsoft Office products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, OneNote)
• Demonstrates interest and aptitude to learn to work with eLearning authoring tools (Articulate Storyline and Articulate Rise) and industry standard graphic and document design tools (Adobe Acrobat Professional, PhotoShop, Illustrator, and InDesign)
• Assists as needed in writing new hypotheticals (e.g. case study which ties training together)
• Administratively maintains the documentation of training courses, including digital files as well as archived paper-based files
• Assists with review and editing of course materials
• May participate in Instructor Development Programs with senior level developers
• Performs special projects as required within an established time frame
• Coordinates with NW3C employees assigned to special projects as required
• Assists NW3C employees with respect to general Section services
• Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor as deemed appropriate for this position

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Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Degree in instructional design, learning technology, education, criminal justice, legal studies, computer science, accounting, finance, or business preferred.
• A minimum of three years related experience and/or training may suffice in lieu of a bachelor’s degree in a preferred area of study.
• Demonstrated proficiency using MS Office software and a working knowledge of using the internet required.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local law enforcement operations, the criminal justice system, criminal intelligence activities, investigative and analytical techniques and related activities preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to multi-task and accomplish position dimensions with minimum direction
• Ability to consistently meet goals and deadlines
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions as required
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts and to apply them to situations
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written skills as well as strong presentation skills
• Ability to work both as an independent contributor and as a strong team player
• Ability to interface with all levels of the organization
• Ability to work in and adapt to a changing environment
• Ability to translate extracted and sourced data into user friendly formats
• Ability to be adaptable and flexible while responding to deadlines on assignments and workflow fluctuations
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents such as general business periodical journals, financial records, legal documents and procedure manuals
• Ability to define problems collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to compile reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals that conform to the prescribed style and format
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical and general instructions in various forms and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to accomplish a wide range of responsibilities and consistently meet or exceed deadlines and goals.
• Ability to maintained confidentiality, work as part of a team and inspire teamwork in others
• Knowledge of general statistical analysis
• Knowledge and ability to define and solve practical problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Knowledge of concepts associated with business acumen and analytical skills
• Must have a commitment to a client service environment and the ability to represent NW3C in a professional manner
• Must be flexible and able to adapt to new and varied circumstances

Physical Requirements / Work Environment:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

• The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions as they relate to travel. The noise level is usually moderate as the primary work environment is a standard office setting, but some travel may be required

• Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the company undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.