Training And Development Specialist (Learning & Development Specialist 2)

Initial Posting Date:

04/24/2024

Application Deadline:

05/15/2024

Agency:

Bureau of Labor and Industries

Salary Range:

$5,232 - $8,024

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Training and Development Specialist (Learning & Development Specialist 2)

Job Description:

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The Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) is proud to be an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to workforce diversity. We welcome members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQIA2S community members, and others to apply.

BOLI has an opening for one Training and Development Specialist (Learning & Development Specialist 2) position in the Apprenticeship & Training Division. This position will be based in our Portland office. The successful candidate may also be eligible to work a hybrid schedule.

This is a limited duration, full-time, SEIU represented position, scheduled to last through June 30, 2025. There is a chance that this position may become permanent.

What's In It For You

• Permanent, full-time employment

• Work/life balance, vacation, sick leave, 11 paid holidays a year, and personal days off

• Competitive benefits package including medical, vision, and dental

• Pension and retirement programs

• Advancement opportunity within BOLI and other State agencies

• Opportunity to expand your technical and professional skills

• Work with others who are passionate about public service

• Make a difference in the lives of Oregonians

What You Will Be Doing

Below is a sampling of job duties. It is not meant to encompass all duties.

• Provide ATD staff, partner state agencies (HECC, ODE, OED), sponsors, training agents, apprentices, intermediaries, and business associates (Oregon apprenticeship system) with accurate and timely information relating to ORS 660, OAR 839-011, 29 CFR 29, and 29 CFR 30 (registered apprenticeship laws)

• Develop, research, and write training and presentation materials

• Present seminars

• Answer phone calls, emails and web inquiries daily

• Contribute to at least six new or revised manuals/guides yearly

• Research and write all materials for unit publications, including handbooks, fact sheets, training materials and presentations, and other informational materials

• Conduct outreach to partner agencies to work on collaborative efforts to provide training opportunities to meet workforce needs

Why Join Us

Our mission...

Led by Labor Commissioner Christina Stephenson, the Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) works to ensure that Oregon jobs are good jobs, where workers get paid what they are owed and have a discrimination-free work environment. BOLI protects workers' rights through enforcement of state labor laws, ensures adherence to civil rights law in public spaces and housing, promotes the development of a highly-skilled workforce through registered apprenticeship programs, and provides training and confidential assistance to Oregon employers so they have the tools they need to comply with workplace rules.

Working Conditions:

The working environment is fast-paced and may require the ability to work after hours or nontraditional hours at times. The position will require maintenance of tight deadlines and the ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously, sometimes within short or shifting time frames with frequent interruptions. The work will involve frequent contact with executives, management, and a variety of people both internal and external to the organization which will require the incumbent to exercise diplomacy.

This position requires regular and consistent attendance. The Apprenticeship and Training Division is a small unit that exists to serve the Oregon apprenticeship system. It is crucial that when not conducting training the person in this position is in the office or works from home station to respond to phone calls, email inquiries and walk-in customers.

This Is What You Need to Qualify:

• Five years of work experience designing, planning, and implementing adult education courses, or applying web-based technologies in a blended learning environment

OR

• Five years of work experience designing, planning, and implementing organizational development strategies

A bachelor's degree in Education, Organizational Psychology, Business or Public Administration, Training and Development, Human Resources, Organizational Behavior, or related field may substitute for three years of the work experience stated above.

The ideal candidate will possess the following desired skills and attributes:

• Designing training course objectives, lesson plans, and course materials

• Developing, designing, and delivering in-person training, instructor-led online training, or eLearning components/deliverables

• Operating a desktop computer, computer software applications, and platforms

• Planning, organizing, conducting, and evaluating training techniques

• Analyzing data and situations accurately and determining an effective course of action

• Providing leadership and facilitation to groups

• Public speaking, writing, and presenting information effectively

• Recognizing and dealing with conflict within a group

• Assessing individual, program, or organizational development needs, establishing objectives, and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve objectives

How to Apply

• Click on the "Apply" link above to complete your online application and submit by the posted closing date and time.

• The work experience and/or education section of your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet all the minimum qualifications and desired skills and attributes listed above.

• Complete the supplemental questions.

• Attach your current resume and cover letter addressing how you meet the minimum qualifications and desired attributes for this position. Failure to attach requested documents may result in your application being removed from consideration. These attributes will be used to determine which candidates move forward in the process.

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Additional Information

• Veterans' Preference

• Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. If you checked that you are a veteran, we will ask you for your documents later in the process. Click on the following link for additional information on Veterans' Preference.

• Employment will be contingent upon passing a criminal background check.

• Work Authorization

• The Bureau of Labor and Industries does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, all applicants will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States. If you are the successful candidate, you must present your I-9 acceptable documents (see page 3) for employment verification.

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If you have a disability or otherwise require an application in an alternate format in order to complete the process, you may contact us at:

Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries

Human Resources

1800 SW 1st Ave, Suite 500

Portland, OR 97201

Phone (503) 400-7332

Fax (503) 400-7332

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