Human Resource Specialist – Human Resource Development (Employee Development Specialist)

Full Job Description

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

To be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements: Education: GL-05: Successful completion of a 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree.

GL-07: One full year of graduate level education OR superior academic achievement. Graduate education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.

OR Experience: GL-05: Three years of general experience, one year of which was equivalent to at least the next lower grade level.

General experience is progressively responsible experience gained in administrative, professional, technical, investigative, or other responsible work.

Experience in substantive and relevant secretarial, clerical, or other responsible work may be qualifying as long as it provided evidence of the particular qualifications necessary to perform the duties of the position to be filled.

Experience of general clerical nature (typing, filing, routine procedural processing, maintaining records, or other non-specialized tasks) is not creditable.

Some examples of this qualifying experience are: Experience assisting with planning and conducting, and administering training programs.

Experience monitoring and evaluating training programs to ensure they are current and effective. Experience monitoring and tracking training completions.

GL-07: One year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level.

Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular qualifications to perform successfully the duties of the position, and this is typically in or related to the work of the position.

Some examples of this qualifying experience are: GL-07: Experience evaluating training materials prepared by instructor, such as outlines, text, or handouts.

Experience scheduling classes based on availability of classrooms, equipment, or instructors.

Experience obtaining, organizing, or developing training procedure manuals guides or course materials, such as handouts or visual materials.

OR Combination of Education and Experience: GL-05 and GL-07: Have a combination of education and experience.

This experience must have equipped you with the qualifications to perform the major duties of this position as described above. If applicable, credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience.

To receive proper credit, you must show the actual time (such as number of hours worked per week) spent in the activities.

**Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.** Major Duties:

Responsible for scheduling and implementing local training and ensuring that all employees receive their required training, as well as career enhancement training.

Works with institution department heads to assure adequate training plans exist to train probationary staff, as well as seasoned employees, and assists as necessary in the instruction of trainees enrolled in institution training courses.

Work closely with the Training Coaches and Certified Instructors in preparation for local trainings by assisting in developing teaching concepts and techniques, as well as the use and maintenance of all classroom equipment.

Assists in managing the institution's career development program and Staff Mentoring Program.

Responsible for tracking of mandatory training to ensure all staff are compliant and in line with the Mandatory Training Standards, as well as the American Correctional Association (ACA) Standards to ensure Accreditation is maintained.

Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution.

The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.