Training Specialist

State of Oklahoma

23h • $48,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Training Specialist will plan, organize, develop, and operationalize training or coordinate learning opportunities for employees in Vital Records who inspect or conduct daily operations for compliance with state statutes and state national standards. This position is critical for ensuring business continuity as required by the national standards and state statutes and for ensuring knowledge, skills and abilities for all new Vital Records employees are maintained.

Requirements

• This position requires a bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of qualifying experience for each year of the bachelor’s degree, plus one year of experience in education or training or a master's degree in adult education or human resource development.
• If education, certification or licensure is required to meet qualifications, applicants must provide documentation at the time of application.
• All applicants are subject to a background check and must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
• Knowledge of adult education principles and techniques; of classroom and on-the-job training principles; and of various types of equipment and materials used in conducting training.
• Ability is required to conduct classroom training, workshops or seminars; to use video, audio and other types of equipment to present training; to gather information to use in developing training courses; to communicate effectively; to use small group facilitation tools; and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; knowledge of curriculum development methods and techniques; and ability is required to plan and organize adult education courses and facilitation activities; and to plan and evaluate training 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.
• Assist with the development and implementation of Quality Assurance compliance and incentive programs.
• Responsible for monitoring, inspecting, and proposing measures to correct or improve divisions final products and processes to meet established quality standards.
• Maintains training records for attendees.
• Participate in all mandatory staff meetings and in-service training.
• Being present at the office is an essential function of the job.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
• Works effectively in team environment, participating and assisting their peers.

Benefits

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
• A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.
• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees.
• 11 paid holidays a year.
• Student Loan repayment options & tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts with a variety of companies and venders.
• Longevity Bonus for years of service

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees