Training Program Coordinator

The Department of Motor Vehicles is recruiting for a Training Program Coordinator position.  This full-time position (Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) is in the Agency Training and Procedures Division located in Wethersfield and provides training opportunities for all of our staff to have the tools necessary to enhance the delivery of services to both our internal and external customers.  In addition, the division has responsibility for gathering procedures and training staff in how to follow those procedures through use of automated on-line systems that will assist in ensuring consistency, as well as competency, in processing agency transactions and in an array of areas.  Travel to branch locations or other trainings may be required.

In a state agency this class is accountable for planning, developing and implementing an entire training program.

Plans, develops, coordinates and evaluates a comprehensive training program; establishes and coordinates training calendar; conducts needs assessments; develops training program objectives; researches and develops course curricula, outlines and content; selects and develops training methods and materials; researches learning material and resources; provides direction to subject matter experts utilized within training program and provides train-the-trainer services within program area; monitors and evaluates training program outcomes including instructor performance, participant progress and consumer satisfaction; provides technical assistance and consultation to agency managers and/or staff of organizations which participate in particular training program(s); organizes and maintains up to date training materials for courses within training program and may coordinate distribution of materials to instructors as needed; may provide consultative services to agency managers regarding organization development; may conduct some training classes; performs related duties as required.

Considerable knowledge of principles and techniques of inservice training and staff development; considerable knowledge of educational methods and techniques; knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations; considerable interpersonal skills; considerable oral and written communication skills; considerable ability to assess training needs and determine objectives; ability to utilize computer software; some supervisory ability.

Six (6) years of professional experience in training, staff development or adult education.

One (1) year of the General Experience must have primarily consisted of planning, developing, coordinating or implementing an inservice training or staff development program.

1. College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four years for a Bachelor's degree.
2. A Master's degree in a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• knowledge of principles and techniques of staff development, educational techniques and methods;
• knowledge of SABA learning management system;
• great interpersonal skills;
• great oral and written skills;
• ability to work well with people;
• ability to assess training needs, and utilize office equipment and software.

1. Incumbents in this class may be required to possess specialized certifications for designated positions prior to appointment.
2. Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
3. Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.