Curriculum Designer

Job Title

Curriculum Designer

Agency

Texas Division of Emergency Management

Department

Internal & Specialty Training Unit

Proposed Minimum Salary

$8,000.00 monthly

Job Location

Austin, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) is an emergency response entity, and this status can affect working hours, travel, and change in duties as needed. The Curriculum Designer performs advanced (senior-level) curriculum development and instructional design work for disaster preparedness, recovery, and mitigation educational programs for TDEM. Oversees the development, implementation, and evaluation of adult education and training materials and serves as a subject matter expert (SME) to TDEM, local, and governmental entities. Plans, assigns, reviews, and supervises the work of assigned staff. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

*This position is located on-site and not subject to telecommuting.

*Salary is a fixed rate and is non-negotiable.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Designs, develops, reviews, and revises curriculum, instructional materials, presentations, and learning resources that support disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation programs.

• Collaborates with subject matter experts and program staff to ensure training materials meet established standards, learning objectives, and program requirements.

• Conducts comprehensive reviews of curriculum content and instructional materials; recommends revisions to scope, format, content, and delivery methods to ensure consistency, quality, and standardization across training programs.

• Creates, updates, and maintains course presentation materials, visual aids, and other instructional resources to ensure alignment with course goals, objectives, and adult learning principles.

• Monitors curriculum development projects to ensure work assignments are in compliance with reporting guidelines, established timelines, and budget requirements.

• Leads meetings, coordinates project activities, and establishes priorities, schedules, and deliverables for assigned instructional design personnel and curriculum development initiatives.

• Serves as a subject matter expert to TDEM staff, local jurisdictions,  and governmental partners regarding curriculum development and instructional design practices.

• Evaluates training effectiveness and curriculum performance through feedback, assessments, and program outcomes; recommends and implements continuous improvement strategies.

• Plans, assigns, and supervises the work of direct report(s). Completes performance evaluations and provides coaching and mentoring to direct report(s).

• Prepares reports, recommendations, and updates for leadership regarding curriculum development activities, status, timelines, and resource utilization.

• Reviews training materials and ensures performance gaps are addressed in an analysis phase and contribute to the design of performance improvement solutions.

• Face-to-face and person-to-person interactions are required. 

• Maintains a regular course of attendance during assigned work schedule and work extended hours when needed. 

• Ability to travel 25%.

• Performs related work as assigned.

This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education – Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience – Five (5) years of related experience, including curriculum development for adult learning.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working with Learning Management Systems.

• Experience working with various curriculum development software such as Camtasia, Speechelo, Articulate 360.

 

*Additional work experience or the type described above may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis. Thirty (30) semester hours is equivalent to one (1) year of experience. A completed advanced degree in a relevant field may also be substituted in lieu of work experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Working knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design methodologies, and curriculum development processes.

• Advanced knowledge of Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act for accessibility standards and ability to perform compliance reviews on training materials.

• Working knowledge of, or the ability to rapidly assimilate information related to TDEM, state and federal regulations, grant requirements, legislation, guidelines, policies, and procedures.

• Knowledge of Bloom’s taxonomy.

• Knowledge of instructional technologies, learning management systems (LMS), multimedia learning tools, and Sharable Content Object Reference Model (SCORM) standards for eLearning development, deployment, and tracking.

• Knowledge of emergency management concepts related to disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Skill in curriculum design, course development, and instructional material preparation, including analyzing training needs and converting technical information into engaging, effective, and measurable learning solutions.

• Skill in developing presentations, visual aids, job aids, and other educational resources.

• Skill in facilitating meetings, coordinating cross-functional teams and stakeholders, and fostering collaboration through constructive feedback, coaching, and guidance to staff and project contributors.

• Ability to apply and develop complex objectives into course curriculum from state and federal regulations, codes, legislation, and rules affecting emergency management, FEMA, and TDEM.

• Ability to design interactive eLearning interactions, animations, and templates.

• Ability to identify opportunities for process improvement and implement solutions that enhance curriculum quality and program effectiveness.

• Ability to exercise sound judgment, initiative, and independent decision-making within established guidelines.

• Ability to analyze complex information, identify issues, and develop practical recommendations and solutions.

• Ability to exercise poise, tact, diplomacy, and an ability to establish and maintain positive, working/professional relationships with internal/external customers.

• Ability to be flexible and able to effectively prioritize in a multi-demand and constantly changing environment; ability to meet multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines without sacrificing accuracy, timeliness, or professionalism.

• Must possess appropriate levels of proficiency with utilized software (i.e., Microsoft Office Suite, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, Excel, Outlook, Blackboard, Camtasia, Speechelo, Articulate 360, etc.) and be able to learn new software/systems.

• Ability to responsibly handle sensitive and confidential information and situations and adhere to applicable laws/statutes/policies related to access, maintenance, and dissemination of information.

• Ability to work extended or non-traditional hours such as evenings, weekends, special events, etc.

REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE:

• Complete and obtain IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, IS-800 FEMA courses within three (3) months of hire.

• Complete and obtain FEMA’s Professional Development Series training certification within eighteen (18) months of hire date or effective start date in the position.

*Additional Military Crosswalk (occupational specialty code) information can be accessed at: http://www.hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions

*Resumes are not accepted in lieu of an application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.