Training Specialist III

State of Mississippi; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Mississippi is seeking a Training Specialist III in Hinds County, MS to design, develop, coordinate, and deliver instructional programs for specialized areas including emergency and safety training.

The role administers certification requirements, assesses training resources, and evaluates cost effectiveness. Mentors instructors and may coordinate examinations to measure learning outcomes and knowledge transfer.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree and 4-6 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, coordinate, and deliver instructional programs for specialized areas (e.g. emergency and safety training).
• Administer certification requirements, assess training resources, and evaluate cost effectiveness of training programs.
• May lead and mentor lower level instructors by planning, assigning, and approving work; coordinate examinations to measure student performance or knowledge transfer.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Written communication

Oral communication

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Training Specialist III in 25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS

State of Mississippi

$51,693.41 - $72,678.36 Annually

Location

25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS

Full-Time

$51,693.41

$72,678.36

Preferred Qualifications

Typically requires a bachelor’s degree and 4-6 years of relevant experience.

The Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) is a professional agency that adheres to the values of integrity, honesty and openness in all of its practices. MDOC actively recruits quality candidates who share in the vision that the safety of the public is of paramount importance and fundamental to the agency's mission.

About the Position

Seasoned Specialized Training and Development professionals at this level design, develop, coordinate, and deliver instructional programs for a wide variety of specialized areas (e.g. emergency and safety personnel). Employees administer certification requirements, assess the availability of training resources and evaluate cost effectiveness of training programs. At this level, positions may lead and mentor lower level instructors by planning, assigning, and approving work. Employees may coordinate, develop and validate examinations that measure student performance or measure the achievement of training objectives and knowledge transfer. Positions at this level require a level of knowledge necessary to support curriculum design and make recommendations for changes to training and implement changes as approved. Employees may provide coaching to lower level staff.

What you'll need to be Successful

Efficient organizational and time management skills. Good oral and written communication skills. Positive work morale. Ability to work closely with inmates. Ability to handle an often-unpredictable work environment.

Address 210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201