Training Officer - Sacramento, CA

Job Description:
Are you looking for a different type of state government job? Something with a little more excitement and a more fast-paced and fluid environment? How about an opportunity to be part of one of the most remarkable transportation projects in California’s history? The California High-Speed Rail Authority is a small and dynamic state agency that is looking for employees who are interested in a challenging but rewarding job opportunity. 

The California High-Speed Rail Authority has an opening at for a full-time, permanent Training Officer I. 

Under the general direction of the Staff Services Manager II for the High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority), the incumbent is responsible for the Training Program and will consult with Managers and Supervisors to identify training needs, provide creative solutions to address individual and department-wide training issues, and provide training services that will continuously enhance the skills and abilities of the Authority’s employees in the most cost-effective and efficient methods. The incumbent will promote and be accountable for customer satisfaction and quality service and will initiate or recommend changes that promote innovative solutions to meet customer needs. 

Who May Apply: 

Persons currently in the classification eligible to transfer, lateral transfers, reinstatements, those eligible for appointment from a certification list, and employees on a State Restriction of Appointments (SROA) list or designated Surplus may apply. All interested candidates must submit by mail a completed standard State of California application (STD. 678)E-Mailed or Faxed applications will not be accepted. 

All applications will be reviewed, however, only the most qualified candidates will be interviewed. 

Applicants should include PARF# 46-5-162 and Training Officer I 311-001-5197-xxx in the 'Job Title' section of the STD. 678.Please indicate on the STD. 678 your basis for eligibility in the “Explanations” field (i.e., SROA, surplus, reemployment, reinstatement, transfer, or list eligible). Surplus candidates must attach a copy of their surplus letter. Recruitment from the employment list may be considered. Consideration may be given to applicants on another Department’s employment list, provided the criteria are met to transfer the eligibility from the employment list to the Authority's employment list. 

Click here for Examination/Employment Application STD. 678. 

Applications received without the above information, or incomplete, may not be considered for review. 

Typical Duties: 

• Develop, implement, coordinate, deliver, evaluate and continuously improve the Authority’s training courses and programs (i.e. leadership, management, supervisory, rank-and-file training programs) in order to meet the Authority’s training program:
• Develop, evaluate, and/or revise lesson plans, visual aids, handouts, and other training materials.
• Coordinate the procurement of training and/or training materials when appropriate.
• Design, develop, coordinate, and/or contract for complex training programs, where appropriate, to resolve Department issues and/or meet program goals.
• Locate training resources to meet training needs cost-effectively.
• Provide information on availability and location of training courses.
• Develop and prepare Requests for Proposal (RFP) or Interagency agreements to secure training resources when needed.

• Consult with Managers and Supervisors to identify and resolve training issues, and provide options and alternatives that may include the development and delivery of training courses or programs to meet identified needs. This includes collaboration with customers to identify training needs, develop course objectives, construct lesson plans, develop course delivery methods, and develop in-house evaluations, develop cost effective training, and identify effective resources/methods such as classroom training, computer/web base training, and use of internal and external consultants.
• Evaluate the Authority’s training courses, programs, academies, and instructors to measure effectiveness, and provide recommendations for continuous improvement of the training courses, programs and academies.

• Provide professional and personal development training opportunities. Incumbent will assist with developing, conducting and evaluating individual and group training sessions by:
• Representing the Training Unit as necessary.
• Assisting with the administration of certification programs.
• Producing and creating summary or ad hoc reports for management as requested.
• Leading or representing the Training Unit on internal and external committees or workgroups.
• Organizes, prepares and presents agendas, training reports and information to Division Chiefs, managers, supervisors and internal/external customers.
• Leading or participating in planning and organizing special events such as education fairs.

• Provide facilitation and performance consulting services to management and staff as needed. These services may be provided to assist with process improvements, organizational efficiencies, and/or other problems, issues, or conflicts affecting the performance of a program, process, or team.
• Provides support with implementing and maintaining the Authority’s succession planning efforts by identifying and developing opportunities for internal employees with the potential to fill key roles within the Authority. Oversees the Authority’s Upward Mobility and Career Advancement Program as the Retention Coordinator to ensure that experienced and capable employees are prepared to assume larger more pertinent roles as they become available in higher technical, professional and administrative positions within the Authority. Prepare, develop and complete the annual Workforce Analysis Report on behalf of the Authority.
• Responsible for establishing, administering, maintaining and overseeing the Employee Recognition Program to formally recognize Authority staff for accomplishments and achieved goals. Ensure that employees who exhibit outstanding work performance are acknowledged for their efforts and accomplishments by providing a system by which employees at all organizational levels are able to demonstrate their appreciation to an individual or team for accomplishments that contribute to the Authority’s success.

Desirable Qualifications: 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including good research skills.
• Strong communication skills – verbal, written, and interpersonal.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to assist and give presentations to and interact with a wide range of audiences.
• Ability to work with all levels of management and staff.
• Proficiency with Microsoft products, Excel, Microsoft Project, and Outlook.
• Experience in coordinating and facilitating meetings or other events.
• Ability to be flexible and multitask.
• Ability to think creatively and be resourceful.
• Ability to be a good team player.
• Ability to quickly learn and apply new material.
• Knowledge of quality improvement practices and tools.

The High-Speed Rail Authority headquarters building is located in downtown Sacramento on the corner of 8th and L Street. We are located one block away from the 8th and Capitol Street light rail stop, as well as the 7th and K street light rail stop. 

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. 

Additional Information:

Working Title	Position Number
None Specified	311 - 001 - 5197 - xxx
Location	County
Sacramento	SACRAMENTO
Timebase	Tenure
Full Time	Permanent   month(s)
Final Filing Date:	Department Link:
06/02/2015	http://www.hsr.ca.gov/About/Careers/current_job_openings.html
Contact Unit/Address	Contact Name/Phone
Human Resources - Training Officer I 46-5-162 770 L Street, Suite 620 MS 4 Sacramento, CA 95814	Human Resources (916) 669-6606  humanresources@hsr.ca.gov