Transportation Training and Development Specialist Senior - Equipment Training Specialist - Upshur

West Virginia Department of Transportation • Charleston, WV

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Transportation Training and Development Specialist Senior Equipment Training Specialist serves the Human Resources Division and reports to the Training Academy in Upshur County. This role involves performing advanced work in developing and presenting training courses and programs, both online and in a classroom setting. The specialist will research and develop unique concepts and theories for practical training programs to meet agency goals and management needs, and evaluate the impact and efficacy of training curricula. Responsibilities include assisting in the development of policies, procedures, methodologies, and goals for training sections, as well as preparing and reviewing curriculum, and designing and conducting online, field, and classroom training. The position also serves as a lead designer and consultant on learning and training projects, and assigns, directs, and reviews the work of other training specialists on projects. Other related duties as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Four (4) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in the operation of highway equipment.
• A valid class A or class B Commercial Driver’s License is required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience may substitute for the required training/education through an established formula.

Responsibilities

• Researches, designs, and develops equipment training based on training needs analysis and identified competencies.
• Evaluates the design and content of training to ensure the integration of competency-based learning into the entire training curriculum.
• Consults with agency leaders to diagnose organizational needs such as clarifying direction, improving/redesigning processes, changing organizational culture, increasing effectiveness/efficiency, implementing quality principles, and developing performance measures.
• Provides oversight and mentoring to other specialists in multiple districts.
• Procure equipment from vendors for training and certification operations at various training and certification locations.
• Design and implement Train the Trainer programs for new trainers.
• Coordinate with Equipment Division for the maintenance and repair of training equipment at various training locations.
• Assist when needed on training pads and conducting classes in the field and at the Training Academy.

What This Job Offers

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