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State of Iowa - Executive Branch · 1 day ago

Training Specialist, MVD Learning & Development

Ankeny, IA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

The Iowa Department of Transportation is customer-focused and follows the mission: Making Lives Better Through Transportation. They are seeking an experienced Training Specialist to serve in the Motor Vehicle Division Learning & Development Unit, responsible for directing and implementing comprehensive educational and training programs for internal and county staff.

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Responsibilities

Assist in the development of course schedules, training calendars, and coordination of course presentations. These may include content delivered by subject matter experts, management, external agencies/partners, or outside vendors

Host both in-person and virtual training sessions, including coordinating logistics, preparing training materials, leading workshops and classes, responding to participant questions and feedback, documenting course completion, and gathering post-training evaluations

Reinforce and communicate course schedules, prerequisites, and enrollment details to participants. Support course registration, completion tracking, and reporting processes

Support the division’s learning management system (Workday Learning) by assisting with course setup, tracking, and reporting functions

Collaborate with team members and leadership to ensure training programs, curriculum, and instructional materials align with the mission, vision, and core values of the Iowa DOT and MVD

Qualification

Training program developmentLearning management systemAdult learning theoryTechnical writingPublic presentationsCustomer servicePerformance managementSelf-starter

Required

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university

A combination of education and experience to total four years, substituting experience equal to one year of full-time work in the following areas for each thirty semester hours of qualifying coursework: Professional training, teaching, course development, facilitation or counseling experience in an educational setting

Professional personnel administration including such areas as job analysis, performance appraisal, selection devices or labor relations

Professional experience in a technical program area utilized by the employing agency

Employees with current, continuous experience in the state executive branch equal to three years of full-time qualifying work

Preferred

Strong technical writing and communication skills

Experience delivering public presentations

Familiarity with adult learning theory and principles

Self-starter

Values customer service

Performance management knowledge

Benefits

Competitive pay and benefits package including health, dental, flexible spending, and life insurance.

Insurance benefits start first of the month following 30 days of employment.

Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Paid time off effective immediately - biweekly vacation, separate sick leave, accruals rollover on a yearly basis, and 9 paid holidays per year.

Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) Retirement Package with employer match

Optional 401A plan with employer contributions.

Employee Discount Programs from a variety of vendors (vision, cellular, fitness, recreation, season passes, travel, counseling; legal, financial).

Company

State of Iowa - Executive Branch

If you’re looking for a work life of accomplishment, reward, and opportunity, you’ll discover Iowa State Government is just the place where there’s a rich and diverse population; where community, culture and differences matter; where exceptional work ethic, values and peace of mind all come together! The more you know about the State of Iowa, the more you’ll know it’s the right fit for you! There are 16 agencies in state government providing services to Iowans requiring specialized talent in agriculture, corrections, economic development, education, human services, natural resources, public health, public safety, revenue, transportation, veterans’ services and more.

Founded in 1965

Des Moines, Iowa, USA

10001+ employees