Learning Development Specialist

Overview
The Learning and Development Specialist will conduct training to Pipeline Construction Division staff and draft Systems Construction Inspector, Technical Contracts Supervisors, Administrative Contract Manager, Project Manager, and Construction Management Section Manager manuals.

Duties

• Performs developmental needs assessments (business unit, team) and translates outcomes to solution-based program development;
• Supports the Pipeline Construction Division with all Division knowledge transfer functions;
• Evaluates operational issues and, where applicable, recommends developmental solutions and upon approval acts on implementing the solutions;
• Designs and implements learning and development programs and sessions including testing and evaluation procedures;
• Conducts knowledge and skill-based development sessions;
• Coordinates the skill development/knowledge component of knowledge-based and skill-based pay programs;
• Assists with legacy knowledge transfer initiatives;
• Assists with learning and development of the Pipeline Construction Division business units’ competencies;
• Accesses the portfolio of development solutions to ensure the appropriate applications are deployed, including, but not limited to classroom, e-learning, and guided learning; support Utility Services processes that integrate with and relate to the other team’s business processes;
• Partners with Pipeline Construction Division business sections staff in ensuring effective and efficient delivery of programs and sessions;
• Facilitates/leads Utility Services Team’s new employee orientation sessions;
• Lead or participate on Annual Action/Department Action Item teams/sub teams and other special projects;
• Drives a vehicle to conduct WSSC Water business.

Requirements
Skills Required

• Demonstrated knowledge of: current best practices in learning, organization development, and performance improvement; instructional design and adult learning concepts; employee development related to knowledge transfer.
• Demonstrated ability in: • internal consulting; • large group presentation; • performing needs assessments and translating to developmental programs; instructional design including curriculum design; • managing vendors and evaluating their performance against contracted requirements; coaching and counseling employees on functional developmental needs and optimal solutions to those needs; communication at all organizational levels;
• working cooperatively with peers and supervisors in a team-based environment; effective problem-solving and decision-making; use of standard office automation software and learning management systems.

Experience Required

3 years of professional experience as a learning, training and development, technical training or organizational development professional.

Experience Preferred

• Certification as a Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP);
• Master’s degree in education, Instructional Design, Organizational Development;
• Certified in recognized learning model/program(s).

Education Required

Bachelor’s degree in education, Instructional Design, Organizational Design, Business Administration, or a related area.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: From $38.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Training & development: 5 years (Required)
• Technical training or Organizational development: 5 years (Required)
• Working cooperatively with peers and supervisors: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $38