Training & Development Specialist
State of Nebraska

Job Info

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The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:
Administrative Services - Agency 65

Location:
Lincoln Job Posting, Omaha Job Posting

Hiring Rate:
$22.686

Classification Salary Range:
$22.69 - $33.44

Job Posting:
JR2024-00005354 Training & Development Specialist (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
04-30-2024

Job Description:
The Training & Development Specialist helps support the State Training & Development Team in their ongoing mission to provide top of line development opportunities for our fellow state public servants. Some of the responsibilities include, but are not limited to, creating/developing both instructor led and on-demand courses, facilitate classes both in-person and virtually, provide excellent customer service, promote our learning opportunities to our fellow state public servants, and support our social media efforts

Are you passionate about fostering growth and development in others? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where learning and collaboration are paramount? Then you may be just the right candidate to join our team! We are dedicated to providing exceptional training experiences to State of Nebraska public servants, empowering them to excel in their roles. As a Training and Development Specialist, you will play a vital role in delivering top-notch instructor-led and online learning experiences.

As part of this role, you'll collaborate with team members to deliver training sessions on various subjects including system procedures, human resources, and leadership topics. You'll also participate in ongoing instructional design activities, creating and revising online/on-demand courses and instructor-led classes. Conducting training sessions utilizing diverse modalities, such as in-person classroom sessions and virtual platforms, will be a key aspect of your responsibilities.

Additionally, you'll provide exceptional customer service by proactively communicating upcoming training sessions, managing waitlists, and addressing employee inquiries. Demonstrating commitment to high-quality learning experiences for public servants, aligning with the values and principles of the State of Nebraska, is essential. Utilizing your instructional design expertise and knowledge of adult learning principles, you'll ensure the effectiveness of training materials and delivery methods, utilizing software tools such as PowerPoint, WebEx, Adobe Premier Pro, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Audition, as well as other Creative Cloud software, and Articulate. If you don't have all of this experience, don't worry. We'll train the right person. If you're a motivated, self-directed learner, we are interested in you!

If you're ready to be part of a team where your passion for helping others soar is matched only by your commitment to excellence, then we want to hear from you! Apply now to join our dynamic and collaborative environment.

Requirements/Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Four years' 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. Bachelor's degree in education, human resources, organization communication, training and development or related field may be substituted for experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience in online learning development, utilizing a learning management system, video production, Adobe creative cloud proficiency, and/or instructor-led curriculum development.

Other: We will have each candidate do a presentation on a subject of their choosing. The presentation should be no longer than 15 minutes in length, and it will be used to evaluate their presentation and speaking skills.

Benefits

Look at what we have to offer!
• 13 paid holidays
• Vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
• Military leave
• 156% (that's not a typo!) state-matched retirement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• 79% employer paid health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance plans
• Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
• Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
• Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
• Training and Development based on your career aspirations
• Fun, inviting teammates
• A safe and secure environment

At the State, we stand by our core values of treating others with dignity and respect, acting ethically in all situations, and creating an environment where our customer is our top priority. Apply to join our team today!


Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! For more information on benefits currently offered to permanent teammates, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.

Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.

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