Learning Program Coordinator (Hourly)

Title: Learning Program Coordinator (Hourly)

State Role Title: Trainer and Instructor II

Hiring Range: $26.06 - $42.34

Pay Band: 4

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location: Dept of Transportation

Agency Website: https://www.virginiadot.org/jobs

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The position you are applying for is an Hourly/Wage position. Hourly (wage) employees may not work more than an average of 29 hours a week and cannot exceed 1500 hours the wage employment year (5/1 - 4/30). This position does not include health insurance, retirement or paid leave benefits. This is a temporary project based position. This position is set to end in October 2025 however it may be extended due to project needs.

What drives you? Whether it's knowing the work you do makes a difference, having a great work/life balance, working on exciting and challenging projects, leading innovation and championing change or simply working with a great group of people who are committed to professionalism. Are you ready to advance you career at the Virginia Department of Transportation?

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is excited to announce an opportunity to serve as a Learning Program Coordinator in our Human Resources Division supporting Work Force Development. The primary functions of this position is to assist with creating visual aids, presentations, instructional guides and participant guides. This position will support a team to collect content, design slides, and ensure presentations are accurate and engaging.

This position is located in Richmond, Virginia. Position specific responsibilities and duties will include, but not limited to:

Learning Program Development
Participate in developing and implementing new learning initiatives to address the needs of a changing workforce. Apply instructional design principles and adult learning practices to ensure programs are developed to enhance employee skill levels. Provide program support by drafting program guides and learning resource documents. Assist in reviewing and modifying existing course content as needed to meet changing business needs.

Learning Program Administration
Assist in administering and delivering training programs, instructional programs, and new learning initiatives by a variety of methods. Market programs to various audiences internal and external to VDOT. Maintain knowledge of course offerings, and provide counseling to employees on the menu of courses available for their designated career path.

Special Projects, Teams or Committees
Perform work on special projects as assigned to support agency initiatives. May serve as a member on a project team. Actively participates by networking, sharing information and completing assignments to meet project team goals.

Learning Program Support
Provide logistical support for facility management by scheduling courses, setting up rooms, handling registrations, entering rosters, monitoring attendance and assisting with audio-visual and technical needs. Respond to customer inquiries regarding course details and ensure participants have access to transcripts and records.

Perform duties as assigned.

VDOT employees serve the citizens of the Commonwealth and traveling public daily through our mission to plan, deliver, operate and maintain a transportation system that is safe, moves people and goods, enhances the economy, and improves quality of life. VDOT is the third largest state maintained highway system in the country, maintaining over 58,000 miles of roads, bridges, and tunnels, and employing over 7700 people through a diverse workforce. Our culture includes teamwork, transparency, nimble learning, creativity and collaboration that values differences.

We have Shared Values and a Code of Ethics: Your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values, therefore please access the following link: http://www.virginiadot.org/about/missionandvalues.asp to review them and, if in agreement, we welcome you to apply.

Minimum Qualifications

• Skill in the use of computers and web-based systems.
  
• Ability to travel to conduct training sessions or attend meetings.
  
• Ability to provide customer service and resolve problems.
  
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences internal and external to VDOT.
  
• Ability to prioritize and organize work and meet deadlines.
  
• Knowledge of instructional design principles and adult learning practices.
  
• Knowledge of organizational development practices.
  
• Skill in delivering training and instructional programs to diverse audiences using a variety
  of methods.

Additional Considerations

• Experience creating visual aids, presentations, instructional guides or participant guides.
  
• Skill in developing curriculum and learning program content.
  
• A combination of training, experience or education in Organizational Development, Public Administration, Business Administration or related field desired.
  
• Skill in technical writing.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

The position you are applying for is an Hourly/Wage position. Hourly (wage) employees may not work more than an average of 29 hours a week and cannot exceed 1500 hours the wage employment year (5/1 - 4/30). This position does not include health insurance, retirement or paid leave benefits.

This position requires a fingerprint based Criminal History Background Check, DMV Record Check and Work History Verification with references.

VDOT is an emergency operation agency. Positions physically working within Central Office locations may be designated upon request and coordination among the respective District Engineer or Administrator and Chief. Assignments are updated annually. Not all designated employees are provided an emergency operations assignment.

Additional positions may be filled from this recruitment within 90 days.

We are a “Virginia Values Veterans” (V3) official certified company and state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application.

Once onboarded, this position may be eligible for telework opportunities; availability, hours, and duration of telework shall be approved as outlined in the Commonwealth telework policy.

VDOT utilizes a market-based pay program, which has been approved by DHRM. Therefore, advertised rates of pay may or may not align with the Commonwealth pay bands.

State applications and/or resumes will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:59 pm on the closing date through the state applicant tracking system. State applications and/or resumes submitted via email, postal mail, fax, or in person will not be considered. Applicants are expected to fully represent qualifications and work history on the State application and/or an uploaded resume to be considered for this position.

The state application tracking system will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application and/or resume is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your state profile account to check the status of your application for this position.

Contact Information

Name: Logan Sanchez

Phone: (804) 807-3482

Email: logan.sanchez@vdot.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.