Training Specialist - DOL

The purpose of this task order is to provide the Department of Labor, Office of the Inspector General, a Training Specialist in support of official efforts.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides guidance and advice on issues related to the identification and fulfillment of critical training and workforce development needs for individual components within OIG.
• Assists the Training and Workforce Development Branch Chief in designing and developing traditional, blended, and 508-accessible e-Learning courses; knowledge and experience using Adobe Captivate and/or Articulate e-learning authoring tools a must
• Provides overall support to the OIG regarding participation in the internal, external, and Departmental awards and recognition programs.
• Evaluates individual courses or activities to determine their effectiveness in meeting established objectives and makes recommendations on modifications in focus and strategies.
• Develops 508-accessible course materials, training aids, instructional methods, and other related activities covering training or workforce development opportunities; develops online courses using course authoring tools such as Adobe Captivate and Articulate.
• Works with a variety of staff in the review and assessment of existing training and workforce development materials and programs, making specific recommendations for modifications and technical improvements.
• Develops and assists with implementing a comprehensive new employee orientation program for all new hires to the OIG.
• Serves as backup System Administrator for the Learning Management System (LMS); knowledge of basic System Administration functions preferred
• Assists with facilitating development sessions (workshops) and information sessions for the OIG Mentoring Program.
• Identifies off-the-shelf training products to meet specific needs and works with vendors to customize products to suit OIG offices.
• Updates, modifies, and /or develops SOPs as needed.
• Provides a variety of administrative support across all programs in the Training and Workforce Development Branch.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Prior experience with designing and developing traditional, blended, and 508-accessible e-Learning courses
• Experience using Adobe Captivate and/or Articulate e-learning authoring tools
• Experience developing 508-accessible course materials, training aids, instructional methods, and other related activities covering training or workforce development opportunities
• Experience developing online courses using course authoring tools
• Experience Developing and implementing a comprehensive new employee orientation program
• Experience utilitizing off-the-shelf training products and customization to fulfill client needs
• Experience updating, modifyinf and developing standard operating procedures
• Ability to communicate with coworkers, stakeholders, and customers clearly and professionally. The individual must exhibit a positive attitude and aptitude for the position.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work Environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job is performed in an office setting with exposure to computer screens and requires extensive use of a computer, keyboard, mouse and multi-line telephone system.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFYING FACTORS:

As a condition of employment, must pass a pre-employment drug screening, as well as have acceptable reference and background check results.

The Tatitlek Corporation gives hiring, promotion, training and retention preference to Tatitlek shareholders, shareholder descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job.

As an equal opportunity employer, The Tatitlek Corporation recognizes that our strength lies in our people. Discrimination and all unlawful harassment, including sexual harassment, in employment is not tolerated. We encourage success based on our individual merits and abilities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or employment. We support and obey laws that prohibit discrimination everywhere we do business.