Training Specialist

Essential Job Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The general purpose of this job is to create and implement technical training programs and oversee the development of career plans, as well as coordinate and present training and development programs for all employees. A Training Specialist assesses client facility or corporate-wide developmental needs to drive training initiatives and identifies and arranges suitable training solutions for employees. This position actively searches, creatively designs, and implements effective methods to educate, enhance performance, and recognize performance.

Sets performance metrics, evaluates productivity, and helps workers create long‑term career plans within an organization.

• Instructional Design – Knowledge of instructional design theory, models, and techniques.
• Education and Training – Subject Matter Expert (SME) in a relevant area of expertise; knowledge of principles and methods for training material development.
• Personnel and Human Resources – Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel training and personnel information systems.
• Communications and Media – Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods, including alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
• Quality Control – Knowledge of how to conduct tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
• Technology Design – Knowledge of how to generate and adapt equipment and technology to serve user needs.
• System Evaluation – Knowledge of how to identify measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
• Programs – Knowledge of computer‑based software, including spreadsheets, to enter, manipulate, and format text and numerical data.

• Learning Strategies – Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
• Instructing – Teaching others how to do something; identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
• Active Listening – Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Monitoring – Monitoring/assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates – Providing information to supervisors, co‑workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e‑mail, or in person.
• Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships – Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
• Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work – Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
• Getting Information – Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
• Coaching and Developing Others – Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

• Written Expression – Ability to…