Training Specialist II

Oklahoma State Government•Oklahoma City, OK

About The Position

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 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. Level Descriptor : This is the career level of this job family where employees are assigned responsibility for a full range of activities in developing and presenting training courses and programs. This includes preparation of curriculum, designing participant manuals, collecting appropriate videos and other materials, and conducting or facilitating training, meetings, seminars or other discussions in various settings. Limited responsibilities may be assigned for providing guidance or training to others in developing and conducting employee training courses.

Requirements

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
Bachelor’s degree plus one year of experience in education or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Extensive travel and occasional overnight stays are required
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

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.