Training Specialist III

131 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

131 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, based in Oklahoma, is seeking a Training Specialist III to develop and deliver employee training programs. You will craft lesson plans, coordinate workshops, and facilitate seminars in diverse settings.

The role requires applying adult education principles, evaluating training outcomes, and advising staff on educational opportunities. It is an on-site position with extensive travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education or training with one year of education/training experience; plus one year of qualifying experience in rapid development of training materials.
• Master's degree in adult education or HRD with one year of qualifying experience in rapid development of training materials.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and collect materials for training, meetings or seminars, including lesson plans and manuals.
• Determine training needs through surveys and interviews and analyze requests.
• Schedule and coordinate training classes, workshops, seminars or meetings.
• Conduct training using adult education principles and evaluate results.
• Counsel employees and supervisors on training opportunities and eligibility.

Skills

Adult education

Curriculum development

Training delivery

Educational software

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or training

Master's degree in adult education

Tools

Rapid e-learning tools

Job description

Job Posting Title

Training Specialist III Agency 131 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS Supervisory Organization DOC Empl Develop/Academy

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank. Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above. Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular Compensation $58,000- this salary is non-negotiable.

Location

Employee Development/Training

Job Description

Basic Purpose: Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities involving the training and professional development of employees in various topics or skills. This includes the preparation of lesson plans and other material to be used in conducting training, scheduling and coordinating various workshops, classes, or seminars, conducting training in a variety of settings and/or facilitating a variety of meetings or seminars.

Typical Functions

• Prepares or collects information and materials to be used in conducting and/or facilitating training, meetings or seminars, including lesson plans, training guides, participant manuals, videos, slides and other materials.
• Determines employee and agency training and professional development needs through surveys, interviews, or other sources; reviews and analyzes special requests for training courses and professional development.
• Schedules and coordinates training classes, workshops, seminars, conferences or meetings.
• Conduces classroom or other types of training using adult education and training principles and techniques; evaluates results and makes changes or adjustments as needed.
• Counsels employees and supervisors concerning training problems and provides information about educational opportunities and eligibility requirements.

Level Descriptor

This is the specialist level of this job family where employees perform advanced level activities in developing and presenting training courses and programs. This may include independent responsibility for a specialized training or development course or program; duties involving providing assistance in the supervision and training of other training specialists and may serve as back-up supervisor; may be assigned as lead worker, project leader, team leader, or other comparable responsibilities for coordinating and completing required activities.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of adult education principles and techniques; of classroom and on-the-job training principles; of various types of equipment and materials used in conducting training; of curriculum development methods and techniques; and of software used for rapid online course development. Ability is required to conduct classroom training, workshops or seminars; to use video, audio and other types of equipment to present training; to gather information to use in developing training courses; to communicate effectively; to use small group facilitation tools; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; to plan and organize adult education courses and facilitation activities; and to plan and evaluate training activities.

Education and Experience

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelors degree and one year of experience in education or training plus one additional year of qualifying experience in software applications used for rapid development of training materials and online courses; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of qualifying experience for each year of the bachelor’s degree and one year of experience in education or training plus one additional year of qualifying experience in software applications used for rapid development of training materials and online courses; or a master's degree in adult education or human resource development plus one additional year of qualifying experience in software applications used for rapid development of training materials and online courses.

Special Requirements

Extensive travel and occasional overnight stays are required. In order to perform necessary travel, applicants must possess a valid driver’s license at the time of appointment and retain a valid driver’s license while assigned to this job classification. This is an on-site position and is not eligible for remote work.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Agency Contact

Oklahoma State Government is the largest employer in the state of Oklahoma, employing over 35,000 diverse and talented employees in more than 100 state agencies, boards and commissions. Our workplaces can be found across the state from Boise City to Idabel, Hollis to Miami, and everywhere in between. To learn more about our state agencies, visit here.

Industries

Government Administration

Worker Size

10,001+ Employees

Headquarters

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Additional Information for Veterans

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