Training and Development Specialist (NWS 00900)

North Wind Group•Livermore, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

North Wind Services is seeking individuals to support national security within science, technology, and engineering fields as part of their supplemental labor team at federal research and development installations for the Department of Energy. North Wind Services (NWS) has a history of contributing to customer missions and offers opportunities ranging from administrative to advanced technical roles. Applicants must be US citizens, at least 18 years old, and meet pre-employment requirements including physicals, drug screens, and background investigations for Department of Energy clearance. Successful candidates will be employees of NWS, a contractor focused on employing motivated personnel to advance the missions of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL). While employed by NWS, employees will take day-to-day direction from LLNL technical personnel. NWS handles pay, benefits, and HR functions. The Strategic Deterrence Directorate has an opening for a Technical Training and Development Specialist to enhance the directorate's training program using current training technology and adult learning theory. The candidate will work within regulatory requirements and operational demands, applying instructional systems design experience and technical aptitude to conduct needs and task analyses for technical positions. They will design, develop, and implement courses and curricula for Laboratory employees in high-risk environments.

Requirements

Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.
Bachelor's degree in Education, Organization Development, Training and Development, Instructional Design Technologies, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
Comprehensive knowledge and experience applying training analysis and development practices, techniques, standards, processes, and systems.
Knowledge of and experience in principles of Instructional Systems Design methodologies and techniques and needs analysis principles.
Experience using various computer software applications and multimedia tools for training and development with an emphasis in online training.
Analytical, decision-making and project planning skills.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to interact with others and to work both independently and as part of a team.
Demonstrated ability/commitment to valuing diversity, equity, and inclusion principles in the workplace.
Demonstrated advanced analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills to evaluate, interpret, recommend, and implement actions/solutions for complex problems.
Advanced verbal and written communication skills necessary to collaborate in a team environment and to present and communicate complex technical information.

Nice To Haves

Experience designing and developing training programs in a regulated environment.
Experience designing and developing interactive online training courses complete with video, audio, skill-based interaction and examination processes, 3D modeling, and other media elements.
Training development experience for personnel safety or emergency response situations.

Responsibilities

Conduct needs assessment and job task analysis activities for new and established job roles.
Execute the systematic approach to training, including performing gap analysis and creating new training materials independently.
Interpret regulations with subject matter experts and determine organizational training needs to ensure compliance with DOE, OSHA, RCRA, DOT and other applicable Federal codes & standards, as well as LLNL requirements.
Develop course objectives and performance standards in accordance with systematic processes.
Design and create training content and materials in a variety of media (e.g., online, interactive, classroom, OJT, etc.).
Review and evaluate training materials and curriculum to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
Evaluate the effectiveness of training and develop training metrics.
Facilitate or deliver technical training as required via online, OJT, classroom, or virtual means.
Participate in the development of emergency drill scenarios, facilitate operational drills, and perform controller/evaluator drill functions.
Perform other duties as assigned.