Training Officer

Job Summary

This position is located at the Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) in Carson City and functions as DETR's Learning & Development (L&D) professional in Northern Nevada. The incumbent is responsible for providing mandatory training courses to approximately 900 DETR employees as well as teaching elective courses to employees of all State of Nevada agencies. Duties include conducting training needs assessments, developing course curricula, evaluating training, and ensuring employee training compliance.

The role is non‑supervisory and may require travel within Northern and Southern Nevada and rural areas; a valid driver’s license is required.

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in organizational behavior, education, communications, business, public administration, or a related field and three years of professional experience in adult and/or employee training and development, or a high school diploma or equivalent and five years of such experience, or one year experience as a Training Officer I in Nevada State service, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Prepare course descriptions, develop and deliver curriculum, and serve as liaison to department management, subject matter experts, and the State’s centralized human resources division.
• Identify performance gaps, analyze results, and make recommendations; design and implement employee development programs and evaluate them as directed by agency management.
• Select and monitor the work of contracted trainers and approve training conducted by political subdivisions for various public safety occupations; conduct skills training in specific occupational areas and may conduct safety classes.
• Coordinate, oversee, and/or conduct training sessions for vocational or skills training in specific occupational areas, career planning and development, and general management curriculum.
• Prepare statistical and informational reports as required.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Design and develop training curricula using an instructional design model, deliver formal and informal learning solutions, monitor and evaluate contracted trainers, oversee specific training programs, and recommend a variety of learning solutions.

Working knowledge of adult learning theory, instructional design methods, learning styles, and principles of program planning, training needs assessments, organizational assessments, learning communities, and post‑training support.
General knowledge of department organization, mission, and functional areas where training is provided.
Ability to modify or adapt training designs and methods to increase effectiveness; handle difficult situations; adapt classroom facilitation skills to meet organizational needs; and utilize audio‑visual equipment, computers, and computer software.

• Health Insurance:
  Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP).
• Vacation:
  Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
• Sick Leave:
  Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
• Retirement:
  Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS); employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if the position is at 50% or more full‑time equivalency.
• Deferred Compensation: A voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.
• No Nevada state income tax.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness:
  Eligible due to public sector employment.
• Longevity Payments Eligibility:
  Employees with a performance rating of “standard” or better and eight or more years of continuous service receive longevity pay.