Training Specialist 1

Office of the New York State Comptroller • Albany, NY

19h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Training Specialist 1 develops and presents training programs that improve and maintain employees’ on-the-job knowledge, skills, and abilities in support of the employing agency’s mission. Training may be delivered directly to agency employees, local government employees, or other parties, and the role may also involve developing and administering contracts for training services. Trainees receive structured training, on-the-job training, and/or practical job performance experience to prepare them to function at the full performance level.

The position prepares, designs, and delivers technical and non-technical training curricula in classroom, online, and one-on-one formats. It also supports Employee Development Services administrative functions, manages agency compliance programs, and supports division and inter-divisional teams working on agency programs and engagement initiatives.

The role is in the Office of the New York State Comptroller’s Human Resources Division, Employee Development and Engagement Services Bureau. The standard schedule is Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; compressed workweeks and telecommuting may be allowed with approval and subject to agency requirements. Travel is listed as 5%, and mandatory overtime is not required.

Requirements

• For appointment as Training Specialist Trainee 1: four years of experience developing and presenting training programs that improve employees’ on-the-job knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• For appointment as Training Specialist Trainee 2: five years of experience developing and presenting training programs that improve employees’ on-the-job knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• For appointment as Training Specialist 1: six years of experience developing and presenting training programs that improve employees’ on-the-job knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor’s degree may substitute for four years; a master’s degree may substitute for five years; and a doctorate may substitute for six years.
• For competitive appointment, candidates must be reachable on the appropriate eligible list, eligible under the 55 b/c program, or eligible to transfer under the specified sections of the Civil Service Law.

Nice To Haves

• Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate clearly with management, colleagues, and customers.
• Comfort and experience presenting in front of a classroom, in person and virtually.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Willingness to give and receive constructive feedback.
• Self-driven and proactive approach.
• Solutions-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Develop and present training programs to improve and maintain employees’ on-the-job knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Prepare, design, and deliver technical and non-technical training curricula in classroom, online, and one-on-one formats.
• Support Employee Development Services administrative functions.
• Manage agency compliance programs.
• Support division and inter-divisional teams working on agency programs and engagement initiatives.
• Provide training directly to agency employees, local government employees, or other parties, as applicable.
• Develop and administer contracts for providing training services, as applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed