Training Specialist

Company: Navarro Inc.
Location: Grand Junction
Posted on: October 15, 2020

Job Description:

Navarro Research and Engineering is recruiting for a Training Specialist in Grand Junction, CO. Navarro is a premier contractor providing high-quality technical services to DOE, NASA, and DOD. Navarros success is based on our customer service focus and our well-known responsiveness and innovation. In all we do, either in corporate management or in our services to our clients, we seek for the most effective and efficient approaches to provide best value to our clients. * Participates in the development, implementation and revision of a wide scope of training courses and career development programs by utilizing a systems approach to training (SAT) and the ADDIE process. Course development involves, but is not limited to, occupational safety, industrial hygiene, radiological controls, emergency management, and other leadership and management disciplines. * Assist the learning and development manager in implementing the requirements of DOE Handbook DOE-HDBK-l 078-94, Training Program Handbook: A Systematic Approach to Training; DOE Standards DOE STD-l 06093, Guide to Good Practices for Continuing Training Programs; ANZI/OSHA training requirements; and, other DOE orders and policies. * Performs needs analyses, evaluates training needs and participates in the selection of instructors. * Instruct training courses and facilitates training presentations by other instructors. * Designs and develops plans, procedures, and programs to meet specific training needs and problems. This may include reviewing courses and assisting in writing scenarios for training, to include Safety and Health (S&H) courses, job performance measures, and Emergency Management (EM) drills and exercises. * Participate in building employee competencies, on the job training evaluations, and task qualifications; work with other training specialists and managers to evaluate and assess knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform job functions as a part of the Job Analysis and Training Review (JATR) process. * Assists in the development of S&H and EM qualifications and competencies. Other competencies may require development on an ad hoc basis. * Coordinates and works with EM to analyze, develop, track, and maintain Emergency Response Organization (ERO) training and qualification plan and track requirements. This includes assisting in preparing, tracking, and maintaining EM drills and exercises. * Work with instructional designers and EM to develop, create, update, and maintain ERO specific materials. * Work with training specialists and registrars to coordinate, schedule, and prepare materials for instructor led training, to include S&H and EM. * Provide outstanding customer service and use a learning management system to pull reports, track requirements, and assist managers and employees in their training needs. * Collect, maintain, and utilize training data to complete records of completion, deficiency reports, and other training reports as required. This includes capturing EM drills and exercises lessons learned, which will be incorporated into the EM and ERO training and qualification plan and ERO personnel training matrices. * Trains and mentors more junior staff. Requirements * Comprehensive knowledge of learning and development and training management principles, concepts, and techniques in training, instructional methods, and position competencies and career development. * Skill and ability to perform highly complex and critical professional tasks in order to solve complex problems. * Knowledge of occupational safety (i.e. 10 CFR 851, 29 CFR 1910, 29 CFR 1926, ANSI, NIOSH, etc.), industrial hygiene (i.e. ACGIH), radiation protection (i.e. 10 CFR 835, NRRPT, etc.), fire protection (NFPA 70-E, NEC, etc.), and field operations. * Knowledge of emergency management systems, policies, procedures, and applicable federal guidelines (i.e. FEMA, NIMS, DOE O 151.1D, etc.). * Ability to have major impact on organizational success and productivity, with considerable latitude for independent judgment. * Ability to work in a fast paced, stressful, and fluid environment. * Ability to communicate effectively at the highest levels and work with other managers and employees, as part of multifunctional teams. * Ability to bring interest and enthusiasm to the classroom. * Ability to develop and lead projects, including defining scope, objectives and methods. * Ability to train and mentor more junior staff. * Can be viewed as a capable independent contributor and as competent within the broad discipline * Level of language skills, mathematical skills, communication skills, reasoning ability and computer skills necessary to perform essential functions of the job. * Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) required. Experience with Adobe products, Articulate 360, Vyond, and learning management systems a plus. * Must be able to complete and maintain all training and qualifications required for the position. This includes course completion of all material to be instructed. * Due to the nature of the government contract requirements and/or clearances requirements, US citizenship is required. Education and Experience Required: * Bachelor's degree in training, instructional design, organizational development or related field, or equivalent, and at least 6 years experience. Prior experience in developing and instructing S&H and EM training. * Certifications: Any one of the following a plus: Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) Certified Instructional Trainer (CIT), BCSP Safety Trained Supervisor (STS), Association of Talent Development (ATD) - Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD), Certified Emergency Manager (CEM), and FEMA National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Command System (ICS) courses. * Prior military or DOE training development experience a plus. Working Conditions and Physical Requirements (Sedentary Work): Work involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job/occupation is rated Light Work when it requires: (1) walking or standing to a significant degree; (2) sitting most of the time while pushing or pulling arm or leg controls; or (3) working the weight or the materials is negligible. (The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.) Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Navarro is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled Benefits * Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) * Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) * Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) * Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays) * Short Term & Long Term Disability

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