Training Officer I - Sacramento, CA 

Job Description and Duties

This position is located in the city of Sacramento.

Under the general supervision of the Business Enterprises Program (BEP) Central Operations Manager, the Training Officer provides foodservice management training to BEP Trainees and BEP Vendors.   The training is to prepare BEP Trainees to be licensed BEP Vendors so that they may operate a BEP facility or for upward mobility of existing BEP Vendors.  Training may include such areas as cafeteria, vending machine and convenience store operations.  The Training Officer may also coordinate with outside trainers and subject matter experts to provide instruction.  This position requires traveling up to 25% of the time including some overnight travel.

The Training Officer I will provide instructional trainings on various aspects of food services. The TO I will develop a curriculum and produce training materials in addition o evaluating the progress of the trainees.

Special Requirements 

• Include JC#67797 / POS#813-009-5197-002 on your State Application (STD678) in the "Examination(s) or Job Title(s) for which you are applying" section found under the "Questions" tab of your CalCareer application template. Applicants who do not submit the required information may not be considered for this job.
• Will consider an AGPA however, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications of both positions to be considered.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered.

Final Filing Date: 6/28/2017

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, eligible for a Training and Development assignment, have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility, or have list eligibility (or are in the process of obtaining list eligibility). SROA and Surplus candidates may attach “surplus letters” to their applications.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected for an interview.

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (Applications and any applicable or required documents) must be submitted electronically through your CalCareer account at www.jobs.ca.gov.

Required Application Documents

Please submit the following items with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.jobs.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Statement of Qualifications - A SOQ is REQUIRED and will be considered in the application screening process. A Resume or Cover Letter will not be considered as the SOQ. Applications received without the SOQ will not be considered. In the SOQ, discuss how your education, training, experience, and skills meet the Desirable Qualifications and qualify you for the position. The SOQ should not exceed two typewritten pages at 12pt font.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Food service experience highly desired.
• Experience in course development and modification of existing training.
• Be able to research, incorporate, and integrate materials into a deliverable training curriculum.
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Trainer in food service related or hospitality arena highly desired.
• Ability to multi-task; flexibility.
• Demonstrated ability to work and cooperate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent attendance; organizational skills; ability to set goals and work within timeframes.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Demonstrated skills in writing, communicating, and making effective presentations.
• Excellent computer skills with emphasis on Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, Internet and Intranet.
• Follow lesson plans as developed while presenting courses and adjust to meet needs of course participants as appropriate based on participants' knowledge and experience.
• Possess a strong work ethic.
• Special Personal Characteristics: Appreciation of the ability of individuals with disabilities to become contributing members of our society.  Personal commitment to the mission and goals of the Department of Rehabilitation.

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

• Department Website: http://www.dor.ca.gov
• Hiring Unit Contact:
  Nancy Abila
  (916) 558-5379
  Nancy.Abila@dor.ca.gov

• Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

  EEO Contact:
  Office of Civil Rights
  (916) 558-5850
  Civil.Rights@dor.ca.gov
• California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

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