Learning & Development Specialist, Senior

Learning & Development Specialist, Senior

Posting Begin Date: 2024/10/15

Posting End Date: 2024/10/29

Category: Training

Work Type: Full Time

Location: Boise, ID, United States

Minimum Salary: 29.75

Maximum Salary: 31.73

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

Description

State of Idaho Division of Human Resources

Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM MST on the posting end date.

The Idaho Division of Human Resources (DHR) is seeking a Learning & Development Specialist, Senior. This announcement will be used to fill a classified position located in Boise, ID. This position will provide support for State of Idaho employee learning and development for the Idaho Division of Human Resources.

Summary:

Responsible for facilitation and development of learning and development activities for State of Idaho employees. May lead or assist in training content development and/or performing related work.

Responsibilities:

Facilitation

Develops facilitation strategies and deliver development solutions in areas such as conflict resolution, team building, skills training, workflow process or organizational changes, project management

Performs workgroup facilitation and mediation

May coordinate and facilitate strategic planning sessions.

Training and curriculum development

Researches and assesses training needs and requirements

Establishes objectives and designs curricula and courses to meet those needs

Develops supporting materials

Facilitates courses and group discussions during the conduct of training

Utilizes a learning management system for record-keeping and deployment of e-learning content

May monitor and evaluate staff or contract trainers to evaluate quality of experience provided

May develop, implement, and supervise train-the-trainer program

May monitor project budgets and oversee participant records

Consults with management regarding organizational effectiveness and employee development needs

May research and develop or review and recommend use of vendor-based materials for organizational development and system improvement projects

May develop and monitor contracts.

Organizational development

Consults with department management across programs to identify, diagnose, and problem-solve organizational effectiveness problems and solutions

Designs instructional interventions

Implements work group intervention strategies, e.g., organizational climate surveys and resultant interventions, coaching, mediation and mentoring

May provide career counseling.

Minimum Qualifications:

Some knowledge of:

Organizational theory

Good knowledge of:

Adult learning theory

Facilitation methods

Experience:

Evaluating and facilitating learning and development for adult groups in structured learning situations

Using a variety of facilitation methods

Applying web-based technologies in a blended learning environment

Developing and producing dynamic multimedia content, using combinations of digital imagery, digital audio and visual techniques, graphic design, animation, and online applications

Managing content and records within a learning management system

Supplemental Information:

This position may require occasional statewide travel.

Benefits:

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation and benefits package, including but not limited to:

One of the top 5 retirement systems in the Nation (PERSI (/persi.idaho.gov/) ) that offers a defined lifetime benefit at retirement

2 voluntary supplemental retirement plans including both pre-tax and Roth options

Medical, vision, and dental insurance (/ogi.idaho.gov/) benefits that become effective first of the month following your hire date. All contributions can be pre-tax

11 paid holidays

Paid sick and vacation that begins accruing on your first day of employment; can be used immediately after accruing (no waiting time)

Life insurance for self, spouse, and children

Additional perks and discounts (***/producer/tools-for-members/advantages-discounts) available through medical provider

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligibility (/studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service)

Employee assistance program

Additional information related to benefits and/or State programs can be found here:/dhr.idaho.gov/StateEmployees/Benefits.html.*

EEO/ADA/Veteran:

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact *** (TTY/TTD: 711), or email[email protected].

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.