Training Specialist III

State of Oklahoma • Oklahoma City, OK

3d • Onsite

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

• 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.
• Extensive travel and occasional overnight stays are required.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Employees perform advanced level activities in developing and presenting training courses and programs.
• May include independent responsibility for a specialized training or development course or program.
• Duties involving providing assistance in the supervision and training of other training specialists.
• May serve as back-up supervisor.
• May be assigned as lead worker, project leader, team leader, or other comparable responsibilities for coordinating and completing required activities.

Responsibilities

• Prepares or collects information and materials to be used in conducting and/or facilitating training, meetings or seminars, including lesson plans, training guides, participant manuals, videos, slides and other materials.
• Determines employee and agency training and professional development needs through surveys, interviews, or other sources; reviews and analyzes special requests for training courses and professional development.
• Schedules and coordinates training classes, workshops, seminars, conferences or meetings.
• Conducts classroom or other types of training using adult education and training principles and techniques; evaluates results and makes changes or adjustments as needed.
• Counsels employees and supervisors concerning training problems and provides information about educational opportunities and eligibility requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior