Training & Learning Development Specialist

City of Seattle, WA

$98K — $114K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3 years experience in adult training/education administration or related fields.
  • Bachelor's degree in Education, Social Science, Business/Public Administration, or equivalent.
  • Washington State driver's license, or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
  • Advanced skills in instructional design and adult-learning.
  • Strong analytical and evaluation skills for training effectiveness.

Responsibilities

  • Plan, coordinate, and manage department-wide training programs.
  • Design and deliver various training modalities including e-learning and in-person.
  • Oversee Learning Management System (LMS) functionalities and support.
  • Conduct needs assessments for aligned learning solutions.
  • Develop evaluation tools to assess training effectiveness and generate reports.
  • Collaborate with internal divisions, experts, and external consultants; provide guidance to staff.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave.
  • Medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and families.
  • Optional hybrid work arrangement with resources provided for remote work.
Full Job Description
Salary: $47.39 - $55.19 Hourly
Location : Seattle Municipal Tower, 700 5th Ave., Seattle, WA
Job Type: Classified Civil Service, Regular, Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: Seattle City Light
Opening Date: 09/01/2026
Closing Date: 9/15/2026 4:00 PM Pacific

Position Description
The Workforce Education & Engagement Unit is looking for a creative learning architect and strategic training mastermind, someone who blends left-brain precision in logistics with right-brain instructional design talent to deliver consistent, predictable and sustainable learning experiences. This position serves as a key resource to staff and leadership in strengthening learning culture and workforce capability.

Job Responsibilities

  • Plan, coordinate, and administer departmentwide training programs, including logistics and resource management.
  • Design and deliver instructor-led, hybrid, and e-learning training using adult-learning principles.
  • Manage LMS functionality including course creation, enrollment support, troubleshooting, recordkeeping, and reporting.
  • Conduct needs assessments and propose innovative, aligned learning solutions.
  • Develop evaluation tools and prepare reports to assess training effectiveness.
  • Collaborate with internal divisions, subject matter experts, leadership, and external consultants; may provide guidance to other training or administrative staff.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications
Experience: Three years professional experience in adult training/education administration, training project management, and/or educational consulting.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Education, Social Science, Business/Public Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
License: Washington State driver's license or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
Desired Qualifications
  • Advanced instructional design and adult-learning expertise, including experience designing and implementing instructor-led, hybrid, and e-learning programs.
  • Strong analytical and evaluation skills, including conducting needs assessments and producing reports to improve training program effectiveness.
  • Proficiency with Learning Management Systems (LMS) for course creation, user support, recordkeeping, and reporting.
  • Experience collaborating across divisions and with consultants, including coordinating complex training projects and supporting or leading training staff.

Hybrid Work

This position's home base is the Seattle Municipal Tower. Most roles within the department follow a minimum three-day in-office schedule, and this position will occasionally be required to work at other City Light sites as operational needs arise; these instances are considered in-office work.

The City of Seattle offers optional hybrid work. Employees who work four or more days per week onsite are assigned a dedicated workstation. Employees who work three or fewer days onsite may reserve a workstation in advance, up to six weeks. Because hybrid work is optional rather than required, the City does not provide a home-office stipend. Employees eligible for hybrid work employees are provided a laptop, charger, and headphones to support their work.

Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Additional Information
Emergency Response Commitment: Seattle City Light is committed to reliable service during emergencies. Through our Emergency Response Program, each employee is assigned a role-usually aligned with their regular duties-to support emergency operations. Your participation is required and vital to helping the utility stay prepared and serve our community when it matters most.

The full salary range for this position is $47.39 to $55.19 per hour.

Application Process

Please submit the following with your online application:
  • A cover letter in which you clearly describe how your knowledge, experience, skills, and abilities prepare you for the job responsibilities and qualifications outlined in the job announcement.
  • A current resume of your educational and professional work experience.

Incomplete applications may not be considered.

Job offers are contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by the employment process, including the completion of a background check. The background check will involve a criminal history check, which includes conviction and arrest records in compliance with the , and the A driving history review may be conducted in compliance with Applicants will be provided an opportunity to explain or correct background information.

The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at:

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The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents.

More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at:
01

Do you have a valid Washington State Driver License or ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire?
  • Yes
  • No

02

Please briefly describe how your skills and experience match the required and desired qualifications for this position ("see resume" or similar is not an acceptable answer).
03

Please select the highest level of education you have completed.
  • High School Diploma/GED
  • Some College
  • Associate's Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • JD/Doctorate Degree
  • None of the Above

04

To participate in the hiring process, Seattle City Light requires strict confidentiality of all related information, including any discussions outside the workplace. This ensures fairness and protects the integrity of the process. This obligation applies during and after the hiring process. Do you understand and agree to maintain this confidentiality?
  • Yes, I understand and agree.
  • No, I do not agree.

05

How many years of experience do you have in adult training/education administration, instructional design, LMS administration, training project management, or educational consulting?
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1-2 years
  • 3-4 years
  • 5+ years

Required Question

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