What are the responsibilities and job description for the Training & Development Specialist position at Terracon Consultants, Inc.?
Job Description
General Responsibilities:
Provide analysis, design, development, delivery, and evaluation expertise for existing and new instructor-led training and development programs. Organize and execute duties for delivering reoccurring courses.
Essential Roles and Responsibilities:
- Apply knowledge of Adult Learning Principles and formal instructional design methodologies to multi-location environment.
- Deliver training programs using a variety of instructional techniques and formats including presentations, group trainings, e-learning, and videos.
- Define learning needs, determine gaps, and identify potential interventions to achieve performance objectives.
- Partner with training team, field management and subject matter experts to develop training resources designed to equip new and existing employees and outside participants with the skills and competencies needed for success.
- Create and update content for existing and new classes that may include specific reading assignments, dynamic and accurate slide presentation, individual and group exercises, course exams and quizzes, course handouts and hands-on simulation exercises.
- Develop interactive learning for presentation via web conferencing.
- Create post-training follow up including job aids.
- Develop surveys and other methods of evaluating trainings and recommend changes to training offerings, training content and training methods as appropriate.
- Provide objective feedback to attendees, at the conclusion of training, to enhance their overall training experience.
- Analyze and evaluate training results. Assess training effectiveness by monitoring performance, soliciting input from managers and employees, etc.
- Use own judgment to maintain orderly and effective classroom. Independently resolves issues and conflicts in the classroom.Establish own schedule for teaching preparation and classroom audio-visual content development.
- Create and deliver a positive, fun and rewarding training experience.
- Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
- Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.
- Support and participate in instructional design process.
- Bachelor's degree in occupational safety and health, safety management, organizational development, learning and development, training, adult or secondary education or related field and two years' experience developing and delivering learning. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 6 years' related experience.
- Experience in tracking and monitoring training effectiveness, utilizing evaluation instruments such as surveys, and testing.
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret professional journals, government regulations and technical procedures.
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Power Point, Word and Outlook required. Strong proficiency using the internet required. Working familiarity with Excel. Proficiency with Learning Management Systems helpful.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to use sound judgment and critical thinking to solve conflicts and problems that arise in the classroom.
- Communicate with students and clients oriented toward providing responsive, courteous and professional customer service.
- Background and knowledge in hazardous waste and hazardous materials management/response, asbestos abatement safety and inspections, lead paint safety and inspections, physical hazards, confined spaces, personal protective equipment, respiratory protection preferred.
- Background and knowledge of supporting regulatory and industry standards that underpin class content preferred.
- Proficiency in Spanish helpful.
- Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history.
About Terracon
Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 7,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 180 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon's growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace.
Terracon's vision of "Together, we are best at people" is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.
EEO Statement
Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.
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