Training and Education Specialist III

This position is Exempt from the State of Delaware Merit System

Recruitment #080124-J65741-20800

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Introduction

Family Court’s mission is to provide equal access to justice for the families and children under its jurisdiction in a manner that is fair and efficient and that maintains the public’s trust and confidence in an independent and accountable judiciary.

We strive each day to build an atmosphere that ensures all members of the public are treated with courtesy, dignity, and respect.  We strive to have the same environment for our staff and value a diverse workforce.   

We offer career opportunities that make a difference in people’s lives every day.  Come join our team where our goal is to operate Family Court through great staff across the state (or statewide).

Please note: FREE parking is available in New Castle County for Family Court staff.

Summary Statement

Training and Education Specialists deliver professional training and education work that promotes individual growth, learning, and development and supports organizational effectiveness.  Employees plan, coordinate, and deliver a variety of training and/or education courses, services and activities to employees, state agencies, community partners, clients, or the public, which often involves coordinating and overseeing related outreach and contractual services.

Employees evaluate training and education outcomes to make recommendations for improvements while ensuring individual and organizational learning objectives are met.  A significant aspect of work is providing technical guidance, advice, and direction on training and education matters and promoting the use of related services and resources.  Employees are also responsible for tracking, maintaining, and analyzing a variety of records and reports.

Essential Functions

Training and Education Specialist III
This is advanced level professional training and education work responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering a variety of training and/or education courses, services, and activities to employees, state agencies, community partners, clients, or the public.  In addition to work performed by the Training and Education Specialist II level, employees independently perform complex work with minimal supervision.  Examples of factors contributing to complexity include responsibility for training the trainer, core and advanced courses, workshops, or activities requiring advanced, in-depth knowledge and study in assigned subject matter that may require the employee to possess special licenses or certifications.
  • Receives minimal supervision from a technical or administrative supervisor; the supervisor defines objectives, priorities, and deadlines and assists the employee with unusual situations.
  • Partners and collaborates with stakeholders, subject matter experts, contractors, and other resources to ensure effective and up-to-date training and education and that applicable state or federal laws, rules, and regulations are met.
  • Serves as resident expert and point of contact for assigned training and education area(s); provides technical guidance, advice, and direction on complex training and education matters and promotes the use of services and related resources.
  • Evaluates, monitors and tracks training and/or education resources or inventory, which may include software, props, or other materials and equipment; researches and makes recommendations for changes that maximize effectiveness.
  • Prepares reports for assigned agency, state or federal partners, or funding authorities on effectiveness, participation, or other measures of success or compliance.
  • Leads and participates in meetings, presentations, committees, special events, or related workgroups.
  • Communicates effectively with employees, managers, subject matter experts, state or federal agencies, community partners, clients, vendors, or the public to identify and resolve needs, requirements, issues, and challenges.

Job Requirements

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.

Conditions of Hire

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Criminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire.  The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

Selection Process

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

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.