Training Specialist

The Colorado Department of Military & Veterans Affairs (DMVA) has four major operational divisions: Army National Guard, Air National Guard, Civil Air Patrol, and Veterans Affairs. These divisions utilize State and Federal resources to provide our communities, State, and Nation with a ready military force for National defense and State emergency response as well as providing assistance to our Colorado Veterans.DMVA offers comprehensive benefit programs to its classified work force that includes paid holidays, annual leave, sick leave, medical, dental, life, disability plans, flexible spending accounts, and public retirement options. DMVA also strives to assist employees in achieving a healthy work/life balance by offering compressed work weeks, on-site fitness facilities, free parking, and a variety of training opportunities! This position is a new position located at the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs headquarters in Centennial. The primary function of this position is to independently administer the development and delivery of all training, mandatory and need-based, for the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:• this position independently develops and implements the official training development program on behalf of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs to include assessment of DMVA training, facilitating training sessions, managing and facilitating training budgets and fund allocation that all initiatives align with organizational budget and goals, and tracking program effectiveness;• instructional design and creation of training modules and presentations to include internal emergency response training, sexual harassment, diversity training, and partnering with a variety of internal departments to develop training such as orientation, open enrollment, internal leadership programs, emotional intelligence, teamwork, etc.;• designing and developing a variety of content ensuring all forms, documents, and publications meet accessibility requirements;• determining modality for training based on user needs and SMEs expectations, providing ways to evaluate impact of trainings;• completing training certification from third-party and state vetted vendors to solicit and procure vendors as needed;• becoming the subject matter expert to facilitate the training for 4 Lenses, Emotional Intelligence, EDIA, and other programs as required;• collaborating with leadership to prioritize DMVA training needs to support the overall agency as well as internal departments;• developing internal training for all personnel through a variety of training vehicles for a variety of internal system and program requirements such as Sharepoint, Kronos, Learning Management systems, Training Request forms, and a variety of other internal systems and processes;• engage in ongoing assessments to evaluator the effectiveness of training programs and identify areas for improvement while making adjustments as necessary; and• performing back-up to Archives and Tuition Assistance Program for cross-training purposes.Residency Requirement: (New)This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.Class Code & Classification Description: (New)H4I3XXTRAINING SPECIALIST IIIMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Experience Only:Seven (7) years of relevant experience of adult training content and delivery with at least two years' experience identifying needs and cost analysis of organizational requirements to create a highly robust and effective service delivery to all internal employees of the DMVAOREducation and Experience:A combination of related education from an accredited institution in organizational development, training, process improvement, business or a related degree and/or relevant experience in adult training content and delivery with at least two years' experience identifying needs and cost analysis of organizational requirements to create a highly robust and effective service delivery equal to seven (7) years.Appeal Rights:If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action.For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.DMVA Diversity Goals:The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.Accommodations:The Department of Personnel & Administration is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, Tamy Calahan at tamy.calahan@dmva.state.co.us or 720-250-1520.