Staff Development Specialist 1 - Ebensburg Center

THE POSITION

Bring your knowledge of training practices to the Ebensburg Center! By joining the management team and bolstering their training programs, you will help the center sustain a safe environment for the people who reside here. Our goal is to support people with intellectual disabilities as they develop and implement the skills needed to have an everyday life in the community. Take the next step in your career and help create and improve training programs for our staff.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this position, you will be assisting with the overall training goals, plans, and requirements for the Ebensburg Center. As a member of the management team, you will be responsible for the development and evaluation of various training courses for the staff. This will include general orientation, refresher training, and new training. An additional duty will be creating databases to track the training activities and needs of the center. Being a management staff member will also include attending meetings and conferences as well as participating in assorted committees.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment

• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.

• You may have to work overtime as needed.

• You may have to travel as needed.

• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.

• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Two years of professional experience developing, teaching, or evaluating training or educational course work, and a bachelor's degree; or

• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination.

• This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.

• Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.

• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).

• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.

• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.

• You must provide complete and accurate information or:

• your score may be lower than deserved.

• you may be disqualified.

You may only apply/test once for this posting. Your results will be provided via email.

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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

Compensation & Financial Planning

We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance

We know there's more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*

Values and Culture

We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

Employee Perks

Sometimes, it is the little "extras" that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visit www.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.

• Eligibility rules apply.

01

How much full-time professional experience do you possess in developing, teaching, or evaluating training or educational course work?

• 2 or more years

• 1 but less than 2 years

• Less than 1 year

• None

02

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

03

How much graduate course work do you possess in human resources, business administration, education, or a related field?

If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visit https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3 and click on Other Information.

• 60 or more credits

• 45 but less than 60 credits

• 30 but less than 45 credits

• 15 but less than 30 credits

• Less than 15 credits

• None

04

You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application, or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. You must complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.

All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.

Read each work behavior carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training. The "Level of Performance" you choose for each work behavior must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered. In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.

If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.

If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to our FAQ page.

• Yes

05

WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - CONDUCT TRAINING NEEDS ASSESSMENT

Conduct training needs assessments by surveying employees and analyzing training programs to ensure departmental objectives are fulfilled. Make training recommendations based on needs assessment.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

• A, I have experience conducting needs assessments. I was responsible for identifying areas of need and providing recommendations for training programs.
• B. I have experience conducting needs assessments. I was responsible for identifying areas of need; however, someone else was responsible for providing recommendations for training programs.
• C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to needs assessment or business analysis.
• D. I have no experience or training related to this work behavior.

06

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

• The name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

• The actual duties you performed related to needs assessments.

• The recommendations you made based on your assessments.

07

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

• College/University

• Course Title

• Credits/Clock Hours

08

WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - DEVELOP TRAINING

Develop functional and technical training by drafting objectives, developing an outline, preparing course instructional tools/handouts, and finalizing course presentation deliverables. Final products include web-based training modules, training participant guides, facilitator guides, visual aids, etc.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience developing training programs. I was responsible for drafting objectives, developing an outline, preparing course instructional tools/handouts, and finalizing course presentations.
• B. I have experience developing training programs. I was responsible for drafting objectives and an outline; however, someone else worked with subject matter experts to develop program area-specific content.
• C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to training development or education.
• D. I have no experience or training related to this work behavior.

09

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

• The name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

• The type(s) of training you developed.

• The actual duties you performed related to training development/design.

10

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

• College/University

• Course Title

• Credits/Clock Hours

11

WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - COORDINATE AND CONDUCT TRAINING

Coordinate and conduct functional and technical training for various audiences using multiple delivery methods such as instructor-led trainings, remote webcasts, self-guided web-based training, and e-learning options.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience coordinating and conducting training for various audiences using multiple delivery methods. I was responsible for delivering in-person AND electronic learning training.
• B. I have experience coordinating and conducting training for various audiences using the delivery method of in-person OR electronic learning training.
• C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to training delivery or public speaking.
• D. I have no experience or training related to this work behavior.

12

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

• The name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

• The delivery methods by which you provided training.

• The actual duties you performed related to this work behavior.

13

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

• College/University

• Course Title

• Credits/Clock Hours

Required Question

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Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

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