Specialist, Assessment & Simulation Bus Training; O&M

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This position supports the design, delivery, and evaluation of immersive, technology-based learning programs for RTD’s bus operations and maintenance workforce. It ensures employees acquire the technical competencies, operational knowledge, and skills necessary to safely and effectively deliver bus service, with an emphasis on simulation, assessment, and performance evaluation.

This role is responsible for collaborating with subject matter experts (SMEs) to develop simulation scripts and training scenarios aligned with specific instructional objectives, operational standards, and regulatory requirements. The role designs, implements, and manages immersive learning experiences using bus simulators, virtual reality (VR), and audiovisual (AV) recording systems to replicate real-world bus operations and maintenance situations, including traction power, signaling, braking, doors, HVAC, accessibility systems, and onboard electronics.

Work includes leading pre-briefings to orient learners, facilitating structured debriefings to encourage self-reflection, and identifying performance gaps. The position develops assessment and evaluation tools such as rubrics, checklists, and objective pre- and post-assessments to measure learner competency, readiness, and skill acquisition. Responsibilities also include routine troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and software updates on complex simulation technology to ensure reliability and accuracy.

The position develops, edits, and refines simulation content, scenarios, and multimedia materials to ensure accuracy, clarity, and alignment with instructional objectives. The role evaluates training effectiveness, implements improvements, and supports instructors in delivering high‑quality, technology-based learning experiences. The role participates in needs assessments, gap analyses, and continuous improvement initiatives to maintain curriculum relevance in response to operational changes, emerging bus technologies, and fleet or service modifications.

This role collaborates closely with bus operations, maintenance, safety, and regulatory partners to ensure simulation-based training supports operational readiness, workforce development, and regulatory compliance. Success in this role requires strong instructional design, simulation technology, assessment, analytical, communication, and project management skills, with the ability to translate operational and technical needs into effective, immersive learning solutions. The position directly contributes to the agency’s mission by developing a competent, knowledgeable, and safety-focused workforce for RTD’s bus services.

• Design, develop, and implement immersive, technology-based learning experiences for bus operations and maintenance training programs, including simulator, virtual reality (VR), audiovisual (AV), classroom, hands‑on, eLearning, and blended delivery methods.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) to identify learning objectives, performance expectations, skills, and knowledge required for employees to safely and effectively deliver bus service according to operational standards, best practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct needs assessments and gap analyses to identify deficiencies within existing simulation and training programs, recommending, creating, or selecting appropriate learning experiences to close gaps.
• Develop and manage full simulation courses and curriculum for bus operations and maintenance programs, including scenario scripts, instructional materials, supplemental guides,…