Class Code: 00763, 50763, 80763, 90763
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES –
HUMAN RESOURCES
TRAINING SPECIALIST 1
DEFINITION
Plans and conducts orientation and training for
employees; acts as a training resource for management; counsels employees and
supervisors on training opportunities; performs related work as required.
The
Work Examples and Competencies listed are for illustrative purposes only and
not intended to be the primary basis for position classification decisions.
WORK EXAMPLES
Conducts orientation sessions, plans the agenda
and arranges for the participation of department heads, supervisors and program
specialists.
Identifies training needs; confers with employees and
supervisors, conducts employee surveys, and reviews performance evaluations and
accident reports.
Recommends training proposals, presents training plans
with projected costs and human resource requirements.
Plans training sessions and outlines curriculum and
specifies instructors and participants.
Conducts training in basic skills or primary elements
of functional program fields.
Teaches training sessions or arranges for
instruction.
Evaluates training and orientation sessions and
monitors results through observation of on-the-job performance and consults
with supervisors and survey participants.
Counsels employees and supervisors by informing them
of educational opportunities and eligibility requirements.
Schedules training sessions and coordinates in-service
training or orientation, outside workshops, seminars and conferences with
supervisory personnel.
COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
Knowledge of instructional presentation in adult
education, i.e., methods and techniques for classroom and on-the-job.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local safety
regulations.
Knowledge of available education and training
programs.
Knowledge of the conduct and use of surveys.
Knowledge of personnel rules and accreditation or
statutory regulations governing agency operations.
Ability to acquire a working knowledge of agency organization
and objectives.
Ability to identify and evaluate learning needs.
Ability to formulate tentative training plans and
projects.
Ability to project training priorities, money and
staffing requirements.
Ability to assess the effectiveness of training programs.
Ability to acquire knowledge of instructional
presentation in adult education methods and techniques for classroom and
on-the-job.
Skill in the use of audiovisual equipment.
Displays high standards of ethical conduct. Exhibits honesty and integrity. Refrains from theft-related, dishonest or
unethical behavior.
Works and communicates with internal and external
clients and customers to meet their needs in a polite, courteous, and
cooperative manner. Committed to quality
service.
Displays a high level of initiative, effort and
commitment towards completing assignments efficiently. Works with minimal supervision. Demonstrates responsible behavior and
attention to detail.
Responds appropriately to supervision. Follows policy and cooperates with supervisors.
Aligns behavior with the needs, priorities and goals
of the organization.
Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust,
and group identity. Fosters commitment
and team spirit.
Expresses information to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information. Listens to others and responds appropriately.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or
university;
OR
a
combination of education and experience to total four years, substituting
experience equal to one year of full-time work in the following areas for each
thirty semester hours of qualifying coursework:
1) Professional training, teaching, course development, facilitation or counseling experience in an educational setting;
2) Professional
personnel administration including such areas as job analysis, performance
appraisal, selection devices or labor relations;
3) Professional
experience in a technical program area utilized by the employing agency;
OR
employees
with current, continuous experience in the state executive branch equal
to three years of full-time qualifying work.
NOTE
Designated positions in this job class will
require applicants to obtain the required Chauffeurs License and specific
endorsements within a period of time as determined by the appointing authority
at the time of hire.
For
certain positions the Military Division of the Iowa Department of Public
Defense may require the completion of additional requirements within a
reasonable period of time following appointment.
SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION
For designated positions the appointing
authority, with Iowa Department of Administrative Services – Human Resources
Enterprise prior approval, may request those applicants possessing a minimum of
twelve semester hours of education, six months of experience, or a combination
of both, or a specific certificate, license, or endorsement in the following
areas:
179 emergency medical services
206 homeland security or emergency management
operations
221 Airport Firefighter Training
252 IOWA/NCIC certification
Applicants
wishing to be considered for such designated positions must list applicable
coursework, experience, certificate, license or endorsement on the application.
Effective
Date: 9/06 SH