Training Development Specialist II (Non-Merit)

Socket.dev; Chestnut Glen (KY); On-site; USD 44,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev, located at Fort Knox, KY, is seeking a Training Development Specialist II to provide logistical and developmental support for KY Youth Challenge training requirements for cadets and staff. You will develop, conduct, and evaluate in-service training programs in line with national guidelines.

The role requires a bachelor's degree and at least two years of related experience in staff development or training, with military training program familiarity preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Two years of professional experience in planning, coordinating, or conducting staff development and training.
• Experience in providing or administering human services or governmental programs is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Implement nationally approved training plans for cadre and non-cadre staff.
• Manage in-house training requirements and cadet training tasks.
• Prepare training materials in accordance with national guidelines.
• Maintain training records, calendars and schedules.
• Assist with cadet application approval and intake processes.
• Attend weekly staff meetings.

Skills

Staff development

Training coordination

Training program development

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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Training Development Specialist II (Non-Merit) Pay Grade 14 Salary $44,074.08 - $66,110.88 Annually Employment Type EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | NON-CHAPTER | 37.5 HR/WK

Hiring Agency General Government Cabinet | Department of Military Affairs

Location 114 Conroy Avenue Building 5549 Fort Knox, KY 40121 USA

The Bluegrass Challenge Academy is hiring a Training Development Specialist II position that provides logistical and developmental support for the KY Youth Challenge training requirements for both cadets and staff, develops, conducts and evaluates in-service training programs.

• Implement nationally approved training plans for both cadre and non-cadre staff as well as manage all national an in-house training requirements.
• Implement, conduct and evaluate Cadet Core component tasks as defined by the National Guard Youth Challenge Program (NGYCP).
• Prepare training materials IAW national guidelines.
• Assist in maintaining appropriate documentation for core component tasks IAW national program requirements.
• Maintain academy training records, calendar and schedule.
• Request necessary training support and resources.
• Process and distribute all schedule requests.
• Assist in cadet application approval process as well as cadet intake process which includes assisting with documentation verification and follow-up.
• Attend weekly staff meetings.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Two years of professional experience in planning, coordinating, or conducting staff development and training courses, personnel administration or teaching, or professional experience in providing or administering human services or governmental programs.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: Graduate study in psychometrics, industrial relations, psychology, statistics, education, or a related field will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Additional experience in the above areas will substitute for the required education on the basis of one year of experience for two years of education. Current or prior military experience will substitute for the required college on a year-for-year basis.

Special Requirements (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.)

NONE

Working Conditions Incumbents working in this job title perform duties in an office setting. Occasional travel may be required.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Crystal Simpson at [e-mail] or 502-607-1541.

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