Learning & Development Specialist (Administrator II)

About the role

The Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration (MDOT MVA) is seeking a Learning & Development Specialist (Administrator II) to join its Human Resources and Organizational Development Division (HROD).

Responsibilities

• Facilitating, instructing, and presenting classes and other live learning events to MVA employees, including the administration and scoring of assessments.
• Designing and conducting needs assessments for MVA groups and initiatives, providing interpretation of assessments' results using qualitative and quantitative measures.
• Making suggestions and recommendations for new topics, courses, classes, and learning events to be included in MVAcademy; designing a variety of types of instruction that use current design software; researching and applying specialized content; developing curriculum and class/course lesson plans, designing, testing, and surveying; creating slideshows, manipulatives, and other instructional materials.
• Autonomously reviewing and recommending revisions to existing courses and instructional materials on a continuous basis to ensure all information is accurate and up-to-date and that the methods used to deliver instruction are effective; interpreting and applying agency policies and business rules to specific instructional concepts and scenarios.
• Coordinating projects involving multiple divisions/work units and serving as lead Learning Specialist on a variety of OD initiatives; guiding the initiative by scheduling and conducting relevant meetings, monitoring the initiative's progress, and evaluating the outcome of the initiative; serving as a knowledgeable person on a variety of topics for a variety of internal customers on diverse projects; serving as an MVA internal consultant on matters of workforce development and learning.
• Preparing for and representing the MVA by presenting at conferences, seminars, cultural observances, and other special topic events.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
• Experience: Five years of experience in administrative staff or professional work. Three (3) years of the required experience must have included designing, developing, and delivering instructor-led, virtual, and online training programs.

Skills

• Experience in adult education, training, and development.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to incorporate diversity principles in delivering learning products.
• Ability to effectively work with employees at all organizational levels.
• Experience functioning in a highly collaborative teamwork environment.
• Experience using Adobe Captivate or a comparable Instructional System Design (ISD) tool.
• Training certification, such as Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD), Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD), Training & Facilitation Certificate, or Instructional Design Certification.

Benefits

The Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration (MDOT MVA) offers a generous and competitive benefits package, including:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings plan
• Flexible work schedule

Pay

The salary range for this position is $50,000 - $60,000 annually.

Schedule

The position is full-time and works Monday through Friday, with standard working hours.