Highway Training and Development Specialist – Mechanic Training Specialist – Upshur County
Nature of Work
The Highway Training and Development Specialist - Mechanic Training Specialist, performs full-performance level work in developing and presenting training courses and programs, both online and in a classroom setting for the repair and maintenance of Division of Highways equipment statewide. Work includes researching and developing training courses, curriculum and participant manuals, reviewing source materials, conducting training, and evaluating training impact. Consults with management on training and employee development needs and develops curriculum to meet management goals. Researches and develops unique concepts and theories and applies to training courses. Travel is required for this position; therefore a valid drivers license will be required. Performs other related duties as required.
Pay Grade: 14
Typical Duties and Responsibilities
Highway Training and Development Specialist - Mechanic Training Specialist :
• Applies adult learning principles and training techniques to design and conduct, equipment trainings.
• Develops guidelines, instructional methods, training aids, course materials, illustrative materials, training manuals, online learning modules, technical materials, job aids, and improved applications of educational technology to support training effectiveness.
• Collects organization development and training data using analysis tools and methodologies to evaluate impact and effectiveness.
• Serves as consultant and advisor to management on identifying training gaps and performance improvement needs.
• Coordinates scheduling and delivery of training(s) and facilitated sessions at site locations.
• Provides classroom exercises to transportation workers on the design, safety, preventative maintenance, and operation of the general/basic equipment in the Division of Highways fleet during N.E.T trainings (New equipment training).
• Procure equipment and supplies as needed for training(s).
Required Skills and Knowledge
Highway Training and Development Specialist - Mechanic Training Specialist :
• Knowledge of adult training principles, practices, and techniques, including methodology of assessing training needs, alternative training methods, and the assessment of results
• Ability to conduct needs assessments in the evaluation of training and organizational development needs to develop curriculum
• Ability to develop curriculum outlines and instructions materials including job aids, handouts and technical instructions
• Ability to conduct classroom training and/or to conduct online training workshops or seminars
• Ability to use technology and other types of equipment to present training
• Ability to communicate effectively in a training setting; to effectively use small group facilitation tools, engaging interactive
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Ability to resolve and/or manage normal training problems
• Ability to present complex information to a variety of audiences
• Ability to use eLearning products (e.g. digital media, virtual instructor-led training)
Required Education and Experience
In the functional area of assignment as a Highway Training and Development Specialist - Mechanic Training Specialist, the below minimum requirements are:
REQUIRED EDUCATION:
• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or university with a major in instructional design, adult learning, education, instructional technology, communications or related field
• Substitution: Additional qualifying experience as described below may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required training/education.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
• Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid employment as a mechanic or training mechanic.
• Substitution: Graduation from a standard high school or GED and six (6) years of full time or the equivalent part-time paid experience as a mechanic or training mechanic.
• Substitution for Training/Education and Experience as a Mechanic Training Specialist:
Any combination of experience and post-secondary vocational training/education from an approved auto/diesel school or college (which may be substituted on a year-for-year basis using an established formula) may be substituted for the required training/education and experience.
• Special Requirements : A valid class A or B Commercial Drivers License is required.
To apply, click here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wvdot/jobs/3129068/highway-training-and-development-specialist-mechanic-training-specialist-upsh
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