Training Specialist

Training Specialist

The Training Specialist will provide instructor-led skills training to employees from all areas of the organization. They are involved in all aspects of the training process - analyzing needs, designing and developing training, presenting the training, and conducting evaluation. Skills and content covered in the training include leadership, management, and professional and technical skill development. Training may also include application of technology to work processes. They are also responsible for other training-related functions, such as management of learning initiatives and facilitation of work and project groups. In addition, they provide facilitation and some administration of the Council's New Employee Orientation (NEO) programming (every Monday, except agency holidays).

The Training Specialist will:

• Design, develop and deliver skills training to Council employees consistent with adult learning principles, making effective use of presentation technology and using a variety of instructional techniques and formats, including presentations, skills practice, simulations, team exercises, group discussions, videos, etc.
• Participate in administration, coordination, and project management of learning-related programs, such as workshop series and orientation for new employees. This includes independent oversight of programs as well as collaboration with other members of the Learning and Organization Development (LOD) team on projects that involve interventions in addition to instructor-led training.
• Analyze training needs in assigned situations to determine the difference between the actual and desired performance. Analysis may include interviews, surveys, and observation of performance.
• Build and maintain positive relations with Council managers, LOD managers and supervisors to uncover and respond to training needs.
• Organize, coordinate and maintain New Employee Orientation and Onboarding program in cooperation with LOD management, Talent Management, all Metropolitan Council divisions, volunteer facilitators, Benefits and Safety.
• Facilitate workgroup and project team meetings as assigned, employing effective facilitation techniques, such as listening effectively, encouraging participation, focusing on desired results and recording information accurately.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications:

• Any of the following combinations of completed education in education, adult education, instruction, human resources development, industrial relations, psychology, social sciences, business, public administration, or a related field AND experience in human resources development or adult education:
• High school diploma/GED AND seven or more years of experience
• Associate degree AND five or more years of experience
• Bachelor's degree AND three or more years of experience
• Master's degree AND one or more years of experience

Desired qualifications:

• Training certifications in areas such as Myers Briggs Type Indicator, DISC, StrengthsFinder (Strengths-Based Leadership), IDI – Intercultural Development Inventory, Social Styles, 360 Assessments, etc.
• Experience with Microsoft PowerPoint to include creating new presentations, presentations from templates, and presentations that incorporate animation and multimedia.
• Experience with Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Forms, and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience facilitating learning via multiple vehicles, such as instructor-led training (ILT), virtual instructor-led training (VILT), leader-led learning, self-study, blended learning, just-in-time learning/webinars, and e-learning.
• Experience with workplace inclusion and equity topics and training approaches.
• Experience providing diversity perspective and cultural competence to training programs.
• Experience organizing, coordinating, and maintaining New Employee Orientation, Onboarding programs, and/or other employee development programs.

What you can expect from us:

• We offer the opportunity to make a difference and positively influence the Twin Cities metropolitan area.
• We encourage our employees to develop their skills through on-site training and tuition reimbursement.
• We provide a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a good work/life balance.

Additional information:

Union/Grade: American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees/Grade G

FLSA Status: Exempt

Safety Sensitive: No

Anticipated Starting Salary Range: $92,997 - $111,000

Full Salary Range: $81,973 - $132,933

What your work environment would be: You would perform your work in a standard office setting. Work may sometimes require travel between your primary work site and other sites.

What steps the recruitment process involves:

1. We review your minimum qualifications.
2. We rate your education and experience.
3. We conduct a training exercise presentation.
4. We conduct a structured panel interview.
5. We conduct a selection interview.

Once you have successfully completed the steps above, then:

If you are new to the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a background check which verifies education, employment, and criminal history. A driving record check and/or physical may be conducted if applicable to the job. If you have a criminal conviction, you do not automatically fail. The Metropolitan Council considers felony, gross misdemeanor and misdemeanor convictions on a case-by-case basis, based on whether they are related to the job and whether the candidate has demonstrated adequate rehabilitation.

If you are already an employee of the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a criminal background check if the job you're applying for is safety sensitive, is a supervisory or management job, is in the Finance, Information Services, Audit, or Human Resources departments, or has access to financial records, files/databases, cash, vouchers or transit fare cards. A driving record check and/or physical may be conducted if applicable to the position.

The Metropolitan Council is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and veteran-friendly employer. The Council is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the region and strongly encourages persons of color, members of the LGBTQ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. If you have a disability that requires accommodation during the selection process, please email View email address on click.appcast.io.

Benefits

We believe our employees are a key to our agency's success! In order to attract and retain high quality employees, the Council provides a highly competitive benefits package both in choice and coverage levels. Some highlights about our benefits are listed below:

• Guaranteed monthly retirement income through Minnesota State Retirement System pension fund
• Opportunity to save additional funds for retirement on a tax-deferred basis through a voluntary deferred compensation (457) plan
• Two or more medical plans from which to choose, with employer contribution towards premiums over 80%
• Dental insurance, life insurance and vision insurance

The following benefits are provided to all employees as part of working for the Council. You will have access to free:

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• bus/rail pass valued at over $1200 per year
• parking at many job locations
• fitness centers at many job locations
• Employee Assistance Program
• extensive health and wellness programs and resources