Training Specialist II

State of Oklahoma • OK

83d • $48,229

About The Position

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 materials 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree plus one year of experience in education or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of adult education principles and techniques.
• Knowledge of classroom and on-the-job training principles.
• Knowledge of various types of equipment and materials used in conducting training.
• Knowledge of curriculum development methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of software used for rapid online course development.
• Ability to conduct classroom training, workshops or seminars.
• Ability to use video, audio and other types of equipment to present training.
• Ability to gather information to use in developing training courses.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to use small group facilitation tools.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to plan and organize adult education courses and facilitation activities.
• Ability to plan and evaluate training activities.

Responsibilities

• Provides training, instruction, and specialized courses (such as, but not limited to, self-defense, instructor development, PREA, professional development, and effective succession planning) for the agency.
• Conducts job analyses and assessments to evaluate employee training needs and evaluates training programs.
• Designs, develops and updates training courses and curriculum; conducts research as necessary; prepares lesson plans, participant manuals, videos and graphics.
• Conducts classroom training, workshops or seminars to increase the knowledge and skills of employees in various subjects or tasks.
• Prepares training reports and maintains training records on participants.
• Schedules and coordinates training sessions and locations.
• May provide supervision to other training officers in planning and conducting correctional training programs.
• Provides interpretation and guidance to department staff and assists with the development of division policy and procedure.
• Coordinates department or division training or organizational development programs.
• Researches and selects the best platform(s) to deliver and utilize training materials.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree