Training Specialist I: Instruction & Development

State of Tennessee; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Tennessee in Nashville, TN, is seeking a Training Officer 1 to lead professional development and specialty training for the Department of Children’s Services. The role supports statewide training initiatives and requires certification as a facilitator within six months of hire.

Two vacancies exist in Davidson County. The position emphasizes adult learning, curriculum design, and delivery to internal and external customers, with required background checks.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree and experience equivalent to two years of full-time professional work in one or a combination of: academic teaching; educational administration; development of instructional materials for academic programs; or training.
• Substitution of Education for Experience: Graduate coursework may substitute for experience (36 graduate hours = 1 year) in specified fields.
• Substitution for Specialized Experience: Four years of full-time work in related instruction may substitute for two years of specialized experience.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates agency-specific training using various delivery methods and evaluates training effectiveness.
• Coordinates events like conferences, seminars, and workshops and handles logistics.
• Ensures compliance by preparing materials, setting up locations, and managing equipment for training events.
• Enters data into tracking software and researches learning opportunities for staff development.
• Provides management with information for problem-solving and efficiency; may recommend training vendors.
• Builds professional relationships with internal and external customers to boost productivity.
• Participates in employee evaluation processes and guides staff to meet standards.

Skills

Training delivery

Curriculum development

Instructional design

Adult learning principles

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

State of Tennessee in Nashville, TN, is seeking a Training Officer 1 to lead professional development and specialty training for the Department of Children’s Services. The role supports statewide training initiatives and requires certification as a facilitator within six months of hire.

Two vacancies exist in Davidson County. The position emphasizes adult learning, curriculum design, and delivery to internal and external customers, with required background checks.