Training Instructor

Position Number: 22088635

County: Statewide

Posting End Date: Open Until Filled

Anticipated Starting Salary: $36,155

Forestry Division-Training

Hiring Authority:

#1 Natural Resources Drive

Little Rock, AR 72205

Phone: 501/902-6911

Email: tim.nutley@agriculture.arkansas.gov

As the largest industry in Arkansas, the Arkansas Department of Agriculture is dedicated to the development and implementation of policies and programs for Arkansas agriculture and forestry to keep its farmers and ranchers competitive in national and international markets while ensuring safe food, fiber, and forest products for the citizens of the state and nation. The Department is organized into five Divisions: Forestry Division, Livestock and Poultry Division, Natural Resources Division, Plant Industries Division, and Shared Services Division.

Position Information

Class Code: E046C

Grade: GS06

FLSA Status: EXEMPT

Salary Range: $36,155.00 - $57,668.00

Summary

The Training Instructor is responsible for developing, coordinating, and conducting training. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

Functions

Researches materials for course content by reading books, publications, policies, court decisions, and other sources. Conducts training needs assessments by developing and disseminating surveys, compiling survey data, interviewing manager and employees, and reviewing sources. Develops training courses from training directives, research, survey data, and other sources and writes course objectives, lesson plans, and course content. Conducts training courses through lectures and other training techniques and evaluates training through participants evaluation of course content. Schedules training, reserves training rooms, and writes participants and other involved personnel, informing them of the course schedule, content, and other requirements. Revises programs by updating course objectives, lesson plans, and course content. Performs other duties as assigned.

Dimensions

None

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of training program development and presentation techniques. Knowledge of teaching principles and methods. Ability to research, develop, evaluate, and revise training programs. Ability to coordinate and conduct training programs. Ability to prepare reports and maintain records.

Minimum Qualifications

The formal education equivalent of a bachelor's degree in business administration, with coursework in educational psychology, or related area being taught; plus two years of experience in the area being taught. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.

Licenses

None

The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

Nearest Major Market: Little Rock