Training and Education Specialist III

DelDOT; Dover, Northern (DE, KY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Delaware seeks a Training and Education Specialist III to plan, coordinate, and deliver educational programs for the Nutrient Management program. You will organize materials, evaluate course effectiveness, and promote educational services across the NM team and partners.

The role involves researching delivery methods, maintaining records, and providing technical guidance on training. A focus on continuous improvement and compliance with applicable standards is essential.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience delivering training or education courses using a variety of materials and equipment.
• One year of experience preparing and maintaining training or education records and reports.
• One year of experience researching, selecting and designing courses, curricula, lesson plans, instructional methods, materials, or activities.
• One year of experience creating methods and tools to analyze and evaluate training or education needs and effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and deliver a variety of training and education courses, services, and activities.
• Organize and prepare materials and equipment such as exercises, handouts, manuals, laptops, audiovisual or specialized equipment.
• Research and select delivery methods, materials, and activities to promote learning.
• Coach others and provide feedback to foster learning and performance.
• Collect and analyze data from surveys, course evaluations, and assessments to identify needs and effectiveness.
• Make recommendations for improvements based on findings and education standards.

Skills

Training delivery

Records management

Curriculum design

Learning needs analysis

Job description

Summary Statement

The Nutrient Management (NM) Program is guided by anappointed Commission representing the breadth of the State’s agricultural andturf industries. This position will actively work within the industry to gaincompliance from new and established turf application companies that requirecertification. The successful candidate will also be responsible for creatingand executing continuing education opportunities specific to NutrientManagement along with the NM University of Delaware team. The NM Program uses acloud database to manage contacts and education credits. Strong communicationskills are necessary to help our regulated community understand the importanceof the NM Law.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, employees can complete job duties of a similar kind not specifically listed here.�
Plans, coordinates, and delivers a variety of training and/or education courses, services, and activities such as instructor‑led classroom, on‑the‑job or virtual training, workshops, or individual and group activities.
Organizes and prepares materials and equipment such as exercises, handouts, manuals, laptops, audiovisual or specialized equipment, or other resources.�
Researches and selects or recommends the method of delivery, materials, equipment, assistive technology, or activities to promote learning considering evidence‑based and best practices.�
Coaches others and provides feedback that fosters learning, understanding or improved performance.�
Collects and analyzes data through surveys, course evaluations, interviews, specialized assessments, meetings, and other methods to evaluate quality and effectiveness and identify needs, requirements, issues, and challenges.�
Makes recommendations for improvements based on findings such as new or modified courses, instructional methods, materials, equipment, and resources.
Provides technical guidance, advice, and direction on training and education matters and promotes the use of related services and resources.�
Prepares and maintains records and reports such as course schedules, rosters, training updates, or records of participation.�
Completes continuing education to remain current on applicable standards, methods, techniques, best practices, laws, rules, and regulations in the assigned training and education area(s).
Uses automated information systems and computer software to research, review, analyze, document, and report on relevant training and/or education information.�
May maintain content on social media, and create, edit, and post instructional and promotional materials, brochures, videos, or other information.
May operate and maintain training facilities such as visitor or education centers.
May participate in reviewing, testing, and making recommendations on applicable technology.

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Training and Education Specialist III
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
Two years’ experience in delivering training or education courses, services, individual or group activities using a variety of materials and equipment such as exercises, handouts, manuals, laptops, audiovisual or specialized equipment.
One year of experience in preparing and maintaining training or education records and reports such as course schedules, rosters, training updates or records of participation.
One year of experience in researching, selecting and designing courses, curricula, lesson plans, instructional methods, materials, or activities to meet training or education needs and learning objectives.
One year of experience in creating methods and tools to analyze and evaluate training or education needs and effectiveness.

Conditions of Hire

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources.
All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

Selection Process

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position.� It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties.� For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content.�� Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.
Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email.� Please keep your contact information current.� You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at�StateJobs.Delaware.gov.

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.�
Individuals who use TDD may request auxiliary aid or service by calling [phone] or by visiting�delawarerelay.com.�
If you need assistance with an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or general applicant support, you may call [phone] or email [e-mail].
The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.