Training Specialist

Position: Training Specialist 2
The Iowa Department of Transportation's mission is simple and powerful:
Making Lives Better Through Transportation. To help us achieve that mission, the person selected for this role will model and promote the Iowa Department of Transportation's five core values:
Safety First, People Matter, Customer Focused, Servant Leadership, and Integrity Without Exception.

The Construction and Materials Bureau is seeking a motivated and service-oriented Training Specialist 2 to support our Technical Training and Certification Program (TTCP). This program delivers essential technical training and certification opportunities to DOT employees, local governments, consultants, contractors, producers, educational institutions, and others across the state. TTCP manages 13 certifications in various materials and material testing disciplines, along with 8 noncertification courses, all focused on heavy highway construction materials and contract administration.

Location:

Ames, Iowa

Shift Requirements: 40 hours per week, 8:00-4:30 M-F, some travel required

As a Training Specialist 2, your duties will include but are not limited to:

* Coordinating all aspects of course delivery, including scheduling with training partners, arranging facilities and instructors, maintaining the master course schedule, and overseeing the production and distribution of training materials, to ensure training is delivered efficiently, consistently, and to a high standard.

* Developing, publishing, and maintaining key program resources such as the annual TTCP registration/information book, instructional manuals, and web-based training modules, providing clear, up-to-date materials that enhance learning and support statewide consistency.

* Monitoring classes to ensure effective instructional methods, consistent delivery, and adherence to program standards, helping maintain the quality, credibility, and statewide uniformity of TTCP training.

* Managing certification processes by maintaining training histories, certifications, expiration dates, and contact information for nearly 4,400 technicians; creating and managing courses in the LMS; and coordinating annual certification exam updates, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and reliable verification of technician competency.

* Engaging in ongoing program development by meeting with instructors and program personnel to share updates and gather feedback, and participating in local, regional, and national technical-training meetings to stay current on emerging needs, technologies, and best practices, driving continuous improvement within the program.

Special Requirements :

* Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license

As a State of Iowa employee, you will be eligible for the following benefits:

* Competitive pay and benefits package including health, dental, flexible spending, and life insurance

* Insurance benefits start the first month following 30 days of employment and costs can be reviewed here.

* Opportunities for professional growth and development.

* Paid time off effective immediately - biweekly vacation, separate sick leave, accruals rollover on a yearly basis, and 9 paid holidays per year.

* Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) Retirement Package with employer match

* Optional 401A plan with employer contributions.

* Employee Discount Programs from a variety of vendors (vision, cellular, fitness, recreation, season passes, travel, counseling; legal, financial).

We encourage you to view more about the State of Iowa Employee benefits and costs at the State of Iowa Employee Benefits Website!

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The Iowa Department of Transportation is an equal-opportunity employer. If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing any screening, interviewing, pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please direct your request to the Affirmative Action & Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) Officer at: aa-eeo

Reasonable accommodation such as interpreter, translator, written materials, modified equipment/devices, ADA access, etc. This does not include scheduling needs.

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