Class Code: 00763, 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
209 Student
Loan/Financial Aid Administration
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: 2/09 SP