Statewide Talent Development Facilitator (Learning and Development)

This position may be eligible for a telework opportunity in accordance with departmental policies and operational needs. Employees are currently required to work in-person at least four (4) days per week in alignment with Executive Order N-22-25. Additional in-office days may be required based on operational needs. The office is located at 1810 16th Street, Sacramento.

All employees (including OPT students) must provide valid work authorization per Form I-9. CalHR does not provide sponsorship and is not an E-Verified employer.

About CalHR

The California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) is the pillar of human resources management for all state employees. Our success is made possible by the hard work of more than 400 CalHR team members who serve as trusted advisors to our strategic partners and the public. By joining our team, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working alongside passionate professionals.

About the Role

Under the general direction of the Supervisor II, the Analyst III is responsible for analyzing, designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating training programs as they apply to Statewide Talent Development. The Analyst III conducts research and facilitates learning to the State of California workforce through a variety of training programs and educational experiences for the Talent Development Unit.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, develop, implement, and evaluate training programs for statewide talent development.
• Facilitate virtual and in-person leadership courses.
• Develop learning solutions leveraging educational technology tools.
• Conduct research and facilitate learning experiences for the State of California workforce.
• Lead transformational growth for statewide leaders.

Requirements

Minimum requirements can be found in the Class Specification.

• All interested applicants are required to submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). The SOQ should include direct responses to the following items with specific examples of education, training, and/or experience. SOQs should be limited to a maximum of three (3) pages, single-spaced, twelve-point Arial font:
  • Describe a high-visibility, management-level, enterprise or statewide learning program you prepared and facilitated in an in-person, virtual, or hybrid setting. Explain how you engaged a complex or diverse audience, managed the environment, and assessed the effectiveness of your facilitation.
  • Describe a learning solution you designed, delivered, or significantly improved using learning theory and technology. Include the goal, your role, technology used, success measures, and how you incorporated diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.
  • Describe your experience leading multiple concurrent training programs, strategic initiatives, or complex projects. Include the tools you used and explain how you ensured deliverables were completed on time. Describe how you worked with Subject Matter Experts and collaborated with stakeholders to address competing priorities, challenges, or expectations.
• Applicants must submit the following documents:
  • Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678, or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov.
  • Resume (optional).
  • Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) as described above.

Qualifications

Desirable Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience facilitating complex, sensitive, or high-impact topics for high-visibility learning programs.
• Experience managing challenging group dynamics, encouraging productive dialogue, and maintaining an inclusive and psychologically safe learning environment in instructor-led, virtual, and hybrid environments.
• Advanced knowledge of adult-learning principles and facilitation methodologies, including experiential learning, learner-centered instruction, collaborative learning, and strategies that promote workplace application.
• Experience creating learning experiences that are equitable and accessible to diverse participants by applying universal design principles.
• Experience developing engaging and instructionally sound learning materials, including facilitator guides, participant materials, presentations, activities, assessments, job aids, and digital learning resources.
• Proficiency with rapid authoring tools, such as Articulate 360.
• Ability to adapt learning content and facilitation approaches for all levels of management and other specialized audiences.
• Experience leading enterprise-level or statewide learning programs and projects, including planning, implementation, scheduling, resource coordination, risk management, and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to consult with executives, departments, and stakeholders to assess organizational and performance needs, clarify learning objectives, and recommend appropriate learning or facilitation strategies.
• Experience using participant feedback, assessments, performance measures, and workplace-impact information to evaluate learning-program effectiveness.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills, including experience preparing and delivering executive briefings, reports, presentations, recommendations, and other communications for technical and nontechnical audiences.
• Experience designing and delivering train-the-trainer programs that prepare facilitators to deliver content consistently, confidently, and in alignment with established program standards.

Pay

$6,623.00 - $8,290.00 per month. New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Core Values

CalHR employees are expected to model and support CalHR Core Values.