RESEARCH AND TRAINING SPECIALIST - 76004228 1

State of Florida•Tallahassee, FL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This position serves as a Research & Training Specialist on the Talent and Leadership Development (TLD) Team within the Learning and Development Office (LDO). LDO supports the department’s mission by developing our members and fostering a culture of continuous learning. As a Research & Training Specialist, you will play a key role in each member’s professional growth and development through the delivery of high-quality leadership, soft skills, and customer service training programs.

Requirements

Knowledge of leadership theories and best practices.
Knowledge of principles, methods, techniques and current trends for adult learning and instructional design best practices for instructor- led and online training.
Knowledge and skill in written and oral communication including public speaking and engaging presentation techniques.
Skill in providing customer service to internal and external customers to include communicating professionally to accomplish work- related tasks and provide requested services timely and accurately.
Skill in utilizing Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) to create and edit documents and use presentation graphics databases or spreadsheets to collect information.
Skill in conducting research and evaluating information to analyze training data, prepare reports, identify solutions to problems, etc.
Ability to maintain organized files and documents, to include the management of travel plans.
Ability to manage multiple complex projects, prioritize work assignments, and meet deadlines.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision at times.
Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Requires travel throughout the State estimated at 10-30% of your time, which may occur on the weekends and up to one week at a time.
Requires the incumbent to have and maintain a valid driver’s license in good standing. This means there can be no cancellations, suspensions, or revocations for a minimum of three years prior to employment and for the duration of employment. There can be no more than three chargeable crashes or any violation of Chapter 316, Florida Statutes, during any consecutive three-year period prior to and throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
At least two years of adult training facilitation experience teaching or training students and/ or adults.
Experience developing curriculum and/ or training materials.
Experience using presentation software (e. g., PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

Serves as a Research & Training Specialist on the Talent and Leadership Development (TLD) Team within the Learning and Development Office (LDO).
Plays a key role in each member’s professional growth and development through the delivery of high-quality leadership, soft skills, and customer service training programs.