Training Specialist
State of Nebraska

Job Info

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Description
Join our team at the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency. Our role is to help Nebraskans plan and prepare for, respond to, and recovery from disasters and emergencies. It is an important role and we seek teammates interested in and capable of helping us help others.

The NMD is looking for a Training Specialist in our Planning, Exercise and Training Section.

The State of Nebraska offers excellent benefits, including: 13 paid holidays, generous sick and vacation leave accruals to start out, a retirement plan with a State match of 156%, health, dental, vision and life insurance options ($20K basic life insurance at no cost and the State pays 79% of health insurance monthly premiums), short and long-term disability, dependent and flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, telework possibilities, Deferred Compensation Plan, Military Spouse Transition Program, Veterans Preference, Leave Donation Programs, community college benefit for children of state teammates, free parking, job stability...plus more!

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Annual $40,981 plus on-call and overtime pay if applicable
Examples of Work
Utilizes best practices to provide adult learning opportunities for a wide variety of subject areas which customarily require certification as an instructor or whose classes relate to significant potential liability or adverse consequences for the agency. Serves as professional resource for employees and managers regarding classes/programs taught. May train other agency employees to present courses similar to those presented.

Researches, develops, and schedules new adult learning courses to meet identified agency objectives. Plans and delivers interactive and engaging coursework materials and training in a classroom, web-based or e-learning environment.

Modifies existing course curriculums based on changes in legislation, federal regulations, agency regulations, court decisions, practice changes, regulatory/accreditation standards, or program assessment.

Conducts formal training assessments to determine effectiveness of presented learning opportunities and to identify agency program or operational needs to be addressed by developing new learning programs.

Assesses and tracks individual student participation, behavior, learning achievement and competency demonstration to determine the need for mentoring, adjustment to learning format, remedial training, discipline, or recommendation that student be removed from class or training academy.

Coordinates with ad hoc and/or contract trainers/instructors for the delivery of courses and monitoring of performance.

Manages logistics associated with hosting a learning event (room, tables, chairs, equipment).

Consults and communicates with supervisors, managers and administrators concerning agency training, programmatic or service needs. Assesses competencies of employees/students to determine courses or segments of training which must be attended.

Generates reports and provides required certification to trainees/students upon demonstration of required skills and competencies.

Maintains inventory of educational materials, supplies and equipment.
Qualifications / Requirements
REQUIREMENTS: Two years' of experience and/or training in planning and presenting information and/or education to others through formal training, workshops, seminars, or other instructional venues including experience developing training programs or curriculum. Associates degree in education, human resources, organization communication, training and development or related field may be substituted for experience.

OTHER: Incumbent will be assigned as an Agency Watch Officer on a rotational basis and must be available for emergencies on a 24-hour basis for a 7 day period. Additionally, incumbents must be available around the clock in the event of an emergency or natural disasters. Must be able to report to NEMA office within a timely manner and be available to travel away from home for up to two weeks at a time. Normal overnight travel up to 10-15% of work schedule including being available to provide training weeknights, weekends and holidays as necessary. Before any job offer is made, the applicant will be required to pass a criminal background check and must be able to achieve and maintain an appropriate level security clearance; failure to do so may result in termination of employment.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of: learning theories, concepts, methods, and techniques utilized in the field of adult instruction; training principles, methods, and materials utilized; employee coaching and counseling techniques.

Skill in: researching topics for curricula development and training; presenting educational materials in a classroom setting or e-learning framework; creating rapport with students/teaching group.

Ability to: conduct formal program assessments to determine agency/client training needs and develop learning opportunities to address identified needs; assess trainee/student learning achievement and competency demonstration and develop related individual learning/mentoring programs; evaluate the effectiveness of individual training courses and initiate or recommend course changes based on evaluation; operate audio-visual and computer equipment to present training or instruction; establish and maintain effective working relationships with trainees, supervisors and agency administrators.

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