Training and Education Specialist III

As the place where justice starts, it is the mission of the Justice of the Peace Court to serve the people of Delaware and its court users through the efficient and accessible administration of justice and to treat all persons with integrity, fairness, and respect.

The Training and Education Specialist III plays a vital role in supporting this mission. This position directly supports workforce engagement by developing and delivering training programs that foster learning and strengthen operational efficiency.

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here:

·        Position is responsible for coordinating and conducting training/education services in one or  more subjects.

·        Develop needs assessment instruments, analyze data, and recommend appropriate learning  solutions.

·        Design learning objectives/curricula/materials.

·        Review and critique course curricula, presentations, and participant achievement.

·        Develop instruments/methods to assess instructional quality/effectiveness.

·        May participate in budget, contract, and/or grant development.

·        Develop needs assessment instruments, analyze data, and recommend appropriate learning  solutions.

·        Makes recommendations for and assists in the implementation of new techniques or procedures  to improve methods of operations, strengthen controls, and effectively utilize resources.

·        Positions establish long- and short-term goals, objectives, and priorities in accordance with the  Court's overall mission.

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Training and Education Specialist III
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

1. Two years’ experience in delivering training or education courses, services, individual or group activities using a variety of materials and equipment such as exercises, handouts, manuals, laptops, audiovisual or specialized equipment.
2. One year of experience in preparing and maintaining training or education records and reports such as course schedules, rosters, training updates or records of participation.
3. One year of experience in researching, selecting and designing courses, curricula, lesson plans, instructional methods, materials, or activities to meet training or education needs and learning objectives.
4. One year of experience in creating methods and tools to analyze and evaluate training or education needs and effectiveness.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources.

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position.  It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties.  For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content.   Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email.  Please keep your contact information current.  You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at StateJobs.Delaware.gov.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.  To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.