State of Florida · 4 days ago
868217-OPS RESEARCH TRAINING SPECIALIST - 40090057
The State of Florida is seeking an OPS Research and Training Specialist to support workforce development programs. This role involves designing and implementing training materials, developing training programs, and maintaining relationships with workforce development partners to enhance training effectiveness.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Assist in the design, development and implementation of instructional training materials that align with the strategic training goals of the bureau and supports workforce development partners
Assist in developing synchronous (in person and online) and asynchronous (recorded self-paced) training using multimedia technology and instructional design authoring tools
Participate in the analysis, design, development, and facilitation of training efforts; integrate best practices that focus on training programs that will assist staff and workforce development partners (i.e., Local Workforce Development Boards) with Federal and State mandated training topics; coordinate bureau-level programming for professional development; and evaluate and report on program training effectiveness
Assist other trainers in designing and developing instructional content/materials using adult learning theory models and developing entry and advanced level courses for both internal and external audiences. Works with subject matter experts to assist in the development of training content/materials
Maintain training content/materials; establish and control user accounts in the learning management system
Investigate, analyze and makes recommendations to resolve training related issues. Consults with staff members and workforce partners (as needed) to develop solutions for programmatic operational issues
Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, plans and reports
Establish and maintain on-going working relationships with the Department’s training staff and workforce development partners to implement training updates and enhancements to federal and state workforce development programs
Qualification
Required
Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication
Knowledge of the methods of data collection
Knowledge of the principles of adult learning theories, human behavior, and communication
Knowledge of instructional design, research, and implementation methodologies
Skill in using Articulate 360 products including Storyline, Rise, and other bundled products
Skill in using Adobe Creative Cloud products, including, Premiere Pro and other Creative Cloud products
Skill in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Ability to conduct research, compile and analyze data
Ability to work independently
Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques
Ability to understand and apply applicable project management methodologies
Ability to prepare professional documents, research studies and evaluation and investigative reports
As a condition of pre-employment eligibility, a Level 2 security background screening is required, which consists of fingerprinting and a check of local, state, and national law enforcement records
Duties and responsibilities of this position must be performed at the official work site of the Department
Travel may be required
Preferred
Associate degree from an accredited college or university or two years of equivalent relevant to training, learning and development, business or similar work experience
At least one year of experience using adult learning theory models
At least two years of experience writing professional documents, e.g. reports, emails, memoranda or similar documents
At least two years of experience using Microsoft Office products, including Excel
At least two years of experience using Adobe products, including Captivate, Premiere Pro and other Creative Cloud products
At least one year of experience using Articulate or Articulate 360 products
At least one year of experience in video recording and editing
Benefits
State Group Insurance coverage options+ ( health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental option )
Ongoing comprehensive training provided
Career Growth
Highly skilled, professional environment
Company
State of Florida
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