Technical Training Specialist 4/5

About the role

The Training Department supports the Engineering & Nuclear Safety Programs at N3B, focusing on protection of the environment and legacy waste removal. The Training Specialist 5 is responsible for designing and delivering training programs for all levels of the workforce.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, and develop programs to train and educate all levels of professionals in a range of jobs.
• Lead Job Task Analyses to evaluate positions, identify tasks, and build profiles for employee roles.
• Facilitate large groups to create and build Qualification Standards for highly technical positions.
• Develop tests, instructor guides, student guides, and visual aids to enhance the end-user learning experience.
• Create and employ evaluation criteria to measure the effectiveness of training.
• Produce formal policies, procedures, processes, tools, formats, and templates that are clear and compliant with company standards.
• Maintain and increase knowledge of training and development research: learning theory, motivation theory, and other knowledge within the field of training and development.
• Evaluate and oversee contractors or vendors to develop and administer training programs.

Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of DOE Order 426.2 and other guidance for training and qualifications records especially those impacting nuclear facilities and activities.
• Extensive knowledge of ADDIE, SAT, and other instructional design methodologies.
• Extensive knowledge of eLearning standards, instructor-led training, and other training delivery methods.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively convey thoughts clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated high proficiency in training program development and delivery, preferably at DOE nuclear facilities.
• Effective interpersonal skills with ability to work/interact effectively and amicably with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures and with diverse personal attributes.
• Prior experience with Articulate or other eLearning software.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience Required:
  • Level 4: Bachelors’ degree combined with a minimum of 9 to 11 years of relevant experience or a combination of education and relevant experience wherein the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the position’s duties and responsibilities have been adequately demonstrated.
  • Level 5: Bachelors’ degree combined with a minimum of 12+ years of relevant experience or a combination of education and relevant experience wherein the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the position’s duties and responsibilities have been adequately demonstrated.
• Education Equivalency: 2 years of relevant experience for 1 year of college.
• Must be able to acquire and maintain certification through the DOE National Training Center, Basic Instructor Training.

Benefits and Salary

N3B offers a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) with employer matching, medical, dental, vision, paid PTO, and more. Starting salary will be commensurate with experience and education.

Business Associations

• Level 4: Serves as consultant to management and special external spokesperson for the organization on major matters pertaining to its policies, plans, and objectives.
• Level 5: Serves as prime consultant and external spokesperson for the organization on highly significant matters relating to policies, programs, capabilities, and long-range goals and objectives.

Impact

• Level 4: Effects of decisions are long-lasting and heavily influence the future course of the organization. Errors in judgment or failure to achieve results would result in the expenditure of large amounts of company resources.
• Level 5: Decisions affect the financial, employee, or public relations posture of the organization. Erroneous decisions or recommendations would normally result in failure to achieve goals critical to the major objectives of the organization.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Normally assigned to perform work in an office environment. Only electrical hazards and other minor potential hazards normally found in an office environment are anticipated. Job performance requires adequate visual acuity and manual dexterity for meeting the requirements of the discipline.

Equal Opportunity

N3B is an equal opportunity employer. N3B will ensure no applicant for employment or employee is denied equal opportunity because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, training, and career development programs.