Training Developer

Description

• Lead Training staff towards successful completion of all training priorities.
• Work within project timelines and budgets.
• Clarify client learning and development needs, answer client development questions, and coordinate client-specific tailoring and creation or custom products.
• Participate in multiple product development projects simultaneously.
• Ensure recurrent training is tracked and executed.
• Apply innovation in learning through the design and development process, such as by using technology in new ways, trying new instructional strategies, or implementing innovative ISD models.
• On-board new employees and preparing them for their job role.
• Exhibit the ability to oversee the onboarding of 100+ new hires per year.
• Learn products with multiple delivery modes (such as in-person classroom using technology, virtual classroom, and eLearning.
• Ensure compliance with recurrent training requirements for all project employees (Contract and VDOT).
• Facilitate training as backup to training execution staff and otherwise as needed.
• Directly oversee staff in the facilitation.
• Identifying and assessing the organization’s training needs through job analysis and evaluation.
• Conduct all instructional design and development needed for the Project.
• Develop performance support tools and technical job aides.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to customize a product/learning experience.
• Create a design approach and communication through design documents, story boards, or similar documentation.
• Develop engaging content and interactive learning experiences using various learning technologies.
• Update training and documentation as needed when new policies or procedural changes are made.
• Create design documents that articulate the learning strategies appropriate for the delivery mode, audience profile and content.
• Coordinate training schedules with client management and supervision.
• Monitored performance with routine evaluation.
• Revise existing learning products as needed.
• Lead the planning and execution of special training events as required.
• Assess employees’ skills and knowledge to identify areas for improvement.
• Track all initial and recurrent training requirements for all project employees (Contract and VDOT).

Requirements

• Thorough researching capabilities to quickly learn various types of systems and equipment that require training or documentation.
• Experience utilizing industrial equipment, such as forklifts and bucket trucks.
• Comfortable working in a mechanical/industrial workplace.
• Certification as First Aid/CPR instructor or ability to obtain this certification.
• Ability to multi-task and organize multiple on-going projects at the same time.
• Basic ability to interpret technical manuals and electrical diagrams.
• Be fluent in the ADDIE model, in learning technologies, and in best practices for performance improvement.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in training, training development, training management, professional writing, or similar field
• An open collaborative style: the ability to work in a team environment with minimal supervision.
• An ability to think creatively, solve problems, and conduct effective meetings.
• A capability in Adult Learning Theory
• Familiarity in digital photography, videography, or audio recording a plus.
• Significant all-season/all-hour Interstate driving
• Experience using instructional methods and techniques, including design principles and blended learning strategies.
• A capability in eLearning authoring tools such as Captivate, Articulate products, and Lectora.
• Familiarity with single source development and reusable learning objects a plus.
• Required VDOT/Industry Training
• Strong internal and external customer orientation.
• Ability to design and develop high-quality training materials, reference documentation, and standard operating procedures and job aids.
• Experience using learning management systems.
• Experience designing and developing competency-based, participant-centered learning experiences for adults.
• Master Training Specialist certification highly sought.
• Outstanding written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills and excellent document formatting ability.
• Potential for significant periods of sitting or standing.
• Experience managing subordinate employees, preferably in training/education setting.
• Computer skills, including a facility with Microsoft Windows, Word, Publisher, Visio, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
• An ability to learn, organize, and communicate new subject matter.
• An ability to complete projects with sound planning and follow-through.
• Ability to understand and interpret regulations, laws, and some technical terms.
• Familiarity with standards impacting training materials for State clients.
• Occasional interaction with the public/media.
• Experience managing multi-demand and multi-priority projects simultaneously.
• Strong writing capability.
• An ability to make effective and timely decisions.
• Organizational skills and time management ability.
• The ability to partner with subject matter experts to develop learning objectives and content that results in information that is relevant and complete.

Benefits

• May be subject to short or no-notice work assignments.
• 90-day probation period
• Flexible Schedule (Training relates to a 24/7/365 Operation)

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance