Training Specialist 1 (NY HELPs)

Information Technology Services, Office of; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Information Technology Services, Office of in Albany, NY is seeking a Training Specialist 1 to support multiple training programs. The role includes managing the learning management system, coordinating facilities and logistics, maintaining records, and assisting with live virtual and in-person events.

The position is full-time and permanent within the NY HELPS program, with salary levels varying by qualifications and experience. Albany-based state service opportunity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher.
• 1–2 years of experience developing and presenting training programs (depending on placement level).
• Proficiency with LMS, Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams, and Webex.
• Current NYS employee with one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service (for transfer).
• Authorization to work permanently in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Manage learning management systems.
• Coordinate training facilities and logistics.
• Maintain training records.
• Support live virtual and in-person training events.

Skills

Training program development

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

Webex

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

Training Specialist 1 supports the New York State Office of Information Technology Services' training programs in Albany. Responsibilities include managing learning management systems, coordinating training facilities and logistics, maintaining training records, and providing support for live virtual and in-person training events. This is a full-time, permanent contingent position under the NY HELPS program, available at multiple salary levels depending on qualifications and experience.

Key qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher
• One to two years of professional experience developing and presenting training programs (depending on placement level)
• Proficiency with learning management systems, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams, and Webex
• Current New York State employee with one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service (for transfer opportunity)
• Authorization to work permanently in the United States