TRAINING OFFICER 1

Job Summary The Nevada Department of Transportation is hiring for a Training Officer 1 to join the team within District I in Las Vegas, NV. The incumbent is responsible for the Safety and Training program for District I. The incumbent coordinates and oversees the duties of the Equipment Operator instructor(s) and a Safety Specialist(s); performs NDOT Safety/OSHA, Global Harmonization System (GHS), Defensive Driving, Flagging, and First Aid required trainings; coordinates with the NDOT Training Section, Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP), and with all levels of supervision to ensure standard training to the entire District; administers the third party CDL examiner program; works with District supervisors to address safety issues including accident/injury investigations and reporting; and represents NDOT at monthly meetings for local units of government, city, and law enforcement agencies. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Please note that this position is on-site and does not offer remote work options. The Job Duties section listed in this announcement reflects the Statewide Class Specifications for all positions and do not fully correlate with the specific duties of this position. Employee Development Employee Development Managers and Training Officers analyze, design, develop, implement, evaluate, manage and coordinate training and development for a department, division or a geographic region of a department's statewide training function and supervise and/or conduct sessions for vocation and/or skills training in specific occupational areas and general management development. Essential Qualifications Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in organizational behavior, education, communications, business or public administration or related field and two years of professional experience in the adult and/or employee training and development process including experience planning and developing curriculum and coordinating and conducting formal training; OR graduation from high school or equivalent education and four years of professional experience as described above; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above. Job Duties Prepare course descriptions, develop and deliver curriculum, deliver training to employees using sound instructional design and learning principles and serve as liaison to department management, subject matter experts and the State’s centralized human resource division. Identify performance gaps, analyze results and make recommendations; design and implement employee development programs and evaluate employee training and development programs as directed by agency management. Select and monitor the work of contracted trainers and approve training conducted by political sub-divisions 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 vocation and/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. Under general supervision of an Employee Development Manager or an administrative supervisor, incumbents serve as trainers and curriculum coordinators for a department or division; modify or adapt lesson plans, deliver and coordinate training programs using class facilitation methods and practices; and coordinate and monitor the activities of other trainers. This is the journey level in the series. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities General knowledge of adult learning theory and methods of presentation; principles of lesson plan development; the use of various instruction methods and lesson plan requirements; current learning technologies and various instructional methods; class coordination and logistics. Ability to relate and interact with persons of various social, cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds for the purpose of instruction and career development; prepare and present a variety of oral and written reports; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with a variety of training providers; operate a personal computer and a variety of software programs. Recruiter Contact Information Clark Mandichak – View email address on click.appcast.io Benefits Include Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are 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 their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication. Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program. No Nevada state income tax. Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment. Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of “standard” or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay. E‑Equal Opportunity Statement The State of Nevada is an equal‑opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. Legal Holidays January 1 New Year's Day Third Monday in January Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday Third Monday in February Washington’s Birthday Last Monday in May Memorial Day June 19 Juneteenth Day July 4 Independence Day First Monday in September Labor Day Last Friday in October Nevada Day November 11 Veterans' Day Fourth Thursday in November Thanksgiving Day Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November Family Day December 25 Christmas Day When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255 #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Nevada