Training Specialist​/Trainee​/Trainee ; NY HELPS

Duties Description

Under the supervision of the Training Specialist 2, the incumbent will develop, implement, present, and manage training classes for NYS Department of Transportation employees statewide.

The duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Identifying specific training needs;
• Administering, and/or presenting training classes virtually and in-person that are designed to improve on-the-job knowledge, skills and abilities of agency personnel;
• Assisting with developing new curricula;
• Preparing lesson plans for classes conducted;
• Evaluating classes for effective and potential improvements;
• Serving as an administrator for the NYSDOT Learning Management System (LMS), and the Statewide Learning Management System (SLMS) as needed;
• Preparing and disseminating training announcements;
• Preparing proposals for training programs utilizing external funding;
• Assisting in creating online training classes using e-learning authoring software;
• Travel is required.

Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the department’s response to regional and statewide emergency situations.

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).

To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, or 55 b/c, candidates must meet the open competitive minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are:

• Four years of experience developing and presenting training programs to improve the on-the-job knowledge, skills, and abilities of employees to enable them to carry out the mission.
• An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor’s degree may substitute for four years of experience; a master’s degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate may substitute for six years of experience.

• Five years of experience developing and presenting training programs to improve the on-the-job knowledge, skills, and abilities of employees to enable them to carry out the mission.
• An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor’s degree may substitute for four years of experience; a master’s degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate may substitute for six years of experience.

• Six years of experience developing and presenting training programs to improve the on-the-job knowledge, skills, and abilities of employees to enable them to carry out the mission.
• An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor’s degree may substitute for four years of experience; a master’s degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate may substitute for six years of experience.

Candidates may also be qualified for permanent competitive appointment if reachable from the appropriate Civil Service eligible list or eligible for reassignment or transfer in accordance with Civil Service Law.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

The duration of the NY HELPS Program may allow the title to be filled via a non-competitive appointment, meaning no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At a future date, employees hired under NY HELPS may have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status without having to compete in an examination.

While serving permanently in an NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

If you are on the Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) eligible list, please state that along with your score in your cover letter.

Your required educational credentials must have been awarded by an educational institution accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the United States (U.S.) Department of Education/Secretary of Education. If awarded by an institution outside of the U.S.…