Lead Staff Development Spec

Job Posting

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy:

• Job Posting closes: June 25, 2024

Kansas Department of Transportation

At KDOT, we reward our staff's hard work by providing training opportunities, a family-oriented work environment and service recognition. Promotional opportunities, free parking, and potential hybrid work schedules are also offered. KDOT is a great place to work, so come be part of our team!

Verification of identity and employment eligibility to work in the United States is required by federal law. For a list of acceptable documents that establish these criteria, please refer to the federal Form I-9. KDOT does not provide sponsorships for this position.

E-Verify: The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For additional information regarding E-Verify, please click here. For additional information regarding Immigrant and Employee Rights (IER) please click here.

About the Position:

• Who can apply: Current KS Department of Transportation Employees

• Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified

• Full/Part-time: Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary: Regular

• Work Schedule: Monday

• Friday

• Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes

• Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes

• Search Keywords: Holton, Oskaloosa, Lawrence, Ottawa, Osage City, Eskridge, Alma, Wamego

Compensation:

• Annual Salary Range: $57,428.80 - $69,784.00
• Hourly Pay Range: $27.61 - $33.55

Employment Benefits:

• Work-Life Balance Programs:

• Paid Leave: Vacation, Holidays, Parental, Military, Sick, Funeral and Jury Duty

• Employee Assistance Program

• For help managing daily life at no cost to you

• Infant at Work Program

• Voluntary Benefits: Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance

• First-Day Coverage:

• Medical Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vison Insurance

• Tax Advantage Accounts: HSA, HRA, FSA with qualifying plans

• Life Insurance:

• Employer paid basic group life

• Optional group life insurance available at a reasonable cost.

• Retirement:

• KPERS and Deferred Compensation

• Other Benefits:

• Tuition reimbursement

• Paid on-the-job training programs.

• Personal and Professional Development Opportunities

• Employee discounts with the STAR Program

• And more!

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Position Summary & Responsibilities:

Position Summary:

This Lead Staff Development Specialist position is located in Topeka, at the Eisenhower State Office Building, and is within the Bureau of Human Resources. The Lead Staff Development Specialist provides organizational and staff development services and training consulting for the Kansas Department of Transportation and its employees.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

• Provides direction on agency instructor led training requirements and training programs, leads and designs initiatives to assist staff in developing and improving their job skills, gathers data to evaluate the effectiveness of the training efforts, and manages efforts to strategically create standardized training curriculums, business processes, desk manuals, archival processes, and identify staff development needs.

• Conducts and delivers performance-based training programs presented to improve skills and competencies necessary for performance improvement. This position uses personal computer to produce training manuals, handouts, PowerPoint slides, etc., and should be able to train all courses offered by the Organizational Development Unit.

• Develops and coordinates performance-based training programs designed to improve skills and competencies and provides communications and marketing information necessary to promote new courses.

• Develops online training curriculum content designed to improve skills and competencies and uses personal computer and Lectora developer to develop online training curriculums which are supported in the Learning Management System.

• Works with agency employees to assist with registering for classes and identifying training classes that would benefit them or their employees, answers incoming calls/emails and questions in a timely manner, and performs activities in support of KDOT's Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) efforts.

• Participates in professional development activities that are aligned with individual employee development plans to improve skills and competencies needed to be an effective trainer, developer, and internal consultant.

• This position requires up to 40% overnight travel.

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Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Four years of curriculum development and classroom materials.

• Four years of facilitating classroom training.

• One year of experience in planning, organizing, directing, and/or managing training activities.

• One year of supervisory experience including performance management.

• Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency. Transcripts are required for education to be considered.

• Valid Driver's License at time of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365.

• Adult Learning Principles, Facilitation Skills, Communication Skills, Organizational Skills, and knowledge of Leadership Principles and Human Resource Laws.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Instructional Design, Adult Education, Communications, Learning and Development, or Business Administration is preferred.

Post-Offer/Pre-employment Requirements:

• Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate required in accordance with Executive Order 2004-03. Each applicant (even non-residents) who is selected for a State of Kansas job vacancy must apply for a Tax Clearance Certificate within 10 days from the date of the offer letter by accessing the Kansas Department of Revenue's (KDOR) website at www.kdor.ks.gov/apps/taxclearance/Default.aspx .

If you need assistance with the tax clearance, please contact KDOR at (785) 296-3199 or by email at kdor_specialprojects@ks.gov

Recruiter Contact Information:

• Name: Tulsa Wade

• Email: KDOT.HQ.JobApps@ks.gov

• Phone: (785) 296-7242

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• Complete or update your contact information on the Careers -> "My Account Information" page.

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• Start your draft job application, upload other required documents, and submit when it is complete.

• Manage your drafted and submitted applications on the Careers-> "My Job Applications" page.

• Check your email and the "My Job Notifications" page for written communications from the Recruiter.

• Email - sent to the Preferred email on the "My Account Information" page.

• Notifications - view the Careers-> "My Job Notifications" page.

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Optional Documents for this Application to be Complete

Upload these on the Careers

• My Job Applications page

• Transcripts (if substituting education)
• DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran's Preference)

Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job Application

• Resume (or choose existing if you have one)
• Cover Letter

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How to Claim Veterans Preference

Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability, or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.