Training Specialist

Job Summary

This position is in the Department of Public Works, Human Resources Administration, Public Works Academy (PWA) Office. The Department of Public Works (DPW) provides municipal services in two distinct program areas: environmental services/solid waste management and parking enforcement. Both contribute to making District streets and public spaces clean, safe, attractive and accessible.

The Public Works Academy (PWA) is the department's central unit for learning, development, and training, established to meet the diverse talent development needs of the department. The Academy's programs include the development of strategic knowledge, development, and training plans; learning-related needs assessments and analysis; customized course development; and department and operational personnel competencies, compliance, safety, and certification.

The incumbent is responsible for advising on work that involves all facets of development and evaluation of training programs, which entail identifying needs and mapping out training development plans; developing curriculum using methodology; establishing criteria that include content course material and aides; making the arrangements, as necessary, for conducting the training; and providing guidance, assistance and technical support to management on the solutions to training problems or situations.

Duties and Responsibilities

Conducts learning related needs assessments, analysis, designs, developments, and facilitates customized courses, programs and learning interventions that are aligned with the department's strategies, its learning, development and training plan, and encompasses all aspects of achieving the department's learning and business objectives Including what happens before, during and after learning, development, and training sessions to contribute to and drive organizational results.

Develops curricula and designs program content, makes recommendations concerning the most advantageous presentation format and use of audio-visual equipment for employee certification in trade, craft, and technological skills. Develops lesson plans for day-to-day classroom instruction, prepares course outlines, and independently gears training methods to individual learning differences among employees.

Qualifications

and Education Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study - education or a subject area related to the position to be filled. OR Experience that provided evidence of the ability to instruct students in the use of equipment, principles, or practices of the subject or occupation. This experience may have been gained as a teacher or instructor; in on-the-job supervision or instruction of subordinates or fellow workers; or in work involving application of the principles, practices, and techniques of the occupation or subject-matter field of the position to be filled.

Specialized experience is experience which is directly related to the position and has equipped the individual with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. To be creditable, applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression.

Licenses and Certifications None Work Conditions/Environment The work is primarily performed in an office and classroom setting. Other Significant Factors Tour of Duty: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30p.m. (On-Site) Pay Plan, Series and Grade: CS-1712-12 Promotion Potential: No Known Promotion Potential Collective Bargaining Unit: This position is not in the Collective Bargaining Unit Position Designation: This position has been designated as security sensitive therefore the incumbent of this position will be subject to enhanced suitability screening pursuant to Chapter 4 of DC Personnel Regulations, Suitability and as such, incumbents of this position shall be subject to criminal background checks, and background investigations, as applicable.

Essential Designation: This position has been designated as an essential employee position under the provisions of the District Personnel Manual, Chapter 12. As such, your services may be required in emergency situations to perform crucial duties, i.e., snow removal, debris removal, transportation, shelter operation, food distribution, and communications. These duties may be performed when the government is closed or when most employees are dismissed early. Critical District government operations cannot be suspended or interrupted during emergency situations. Applicants claiming “Residency Preference” will be required to maintain residency in the District of Columbia for a minimum of seven (7) years. Failure to do so may result in forfeiture of employment. EEO Statement: The District of Columbia Government does not discriminate or retaliate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, family responsibilities, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, homeless status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, participation in a legally protected activity, parental status, matriculation, personal appearance, credit information, status as a victim or family member of a victim of domestic violence, sexual offense, or stalking, military service, or other non-merit factor.