Learning & Development Specialist; Administrator II

Learning & Development Specialist (Administrator II) - Grade 17

Position Specific Recruitment

This is a position-specific recruitment and is open to anyone who meets the minimum and selective qualifications
* listed below. The resulting list of eligibles will be used only to fill this Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration (MDOT MVA) position or function.

The Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration (MDOT MVA) is seeking a dynamic team player to join its Human Resources and Organizational Development Division (HROD) as a Learning & Development Specialist (Administrator II). The purpose of this position is to identify, assess, and evaluate the need for educational, developmental, and/or skill-based instruction within the MVA for employees in all classifications.

The person in this role would also make suggestions and recommendations for new topics, courses, classes, and learning events to be included in the MVAcademy.

• Facilitating, instructing, and presenting classes and other live learning events to MVA employees, including the administration and scoring of assessments.
• Designing and conducting needs assessments for MVA groups and initiatives, providing interpretation of assessments' results using qualitative and quantitative measures. Based on assessments, suggests new topics/courses for inclusion in MVAcademy; designs a variety of types of instruction that use current design software; researches and applies specialized content; develops curriculum and class/course lesson plans, designs, tests, and surveys; creates slideshows, manipulatives, and other instructional materials.
• Autonomously reviewing and recommending revisions to existing courses and instructional materials on a continuous basis to ensure all information is accurate and up-to-date and that the methods used to deliver instruction are effective; interpreting and applying agency policies and business rules to specific instructional concepts and scenarios.
• Coordinating projects involving multiple divisions/work units and serves as lead Learning Specialist on a variety of OD initiatives; guiding the initiative by scheduling and conducting relevant meetings, monitoring the initiative's progress, and evaluating the outcome of the initiative; serves as a knowledgeable person on a variety of topics for a variety of internal customers on diverse projects; serving as an MVA internal consultant on matters of workforce development and learning.
• Preparing for and representing the MVA by presenting at conferences, seminars, cultural observances, and other special topic events.
• Miscellaneous division-related responsibilities, such as participating in staff meetings, organizing materials and resources, and sharing in rotating travel responsibilities (for facilitation).
• Preparing for training includes requesting necessary materials, setting up the classroom, and practicing the presentation.

• Experience in adult education, training, and development
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to incorporate diversity principles in delivering learning products
• Ability to effectively work with employees at all organizational levels
• Experience functioning in a highly collaborative teamwork environment
• Ability to handle multiple projects, including those not classroom-related
• Experience using Adobe Captivate or a comparable Instructional System Design (ISD) tool
• Training certification, such as Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD), Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD), Training & Facilitation Certificate, or Instructional Design Certification

The current vacancy exists at the MDOT MVA Human Resources and Organizational Development Division at the Glen Burnie Headquarters (Anne Arundel County).

MDOT offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our amazing benefits here: MDOT Benefits Guide

Education:

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience:

Five years…