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Description of Job About the Work Unit The Maintenance & Operations Training Services Unit in the Division of Maintenance and Operations is responsible for the education and training of 1,800 full-timemaintenance employees working both in the Division of Maintenance & Operations and in the five Regions Maintenance Section of CDOT. The Training Services Unit oversees the following: Maintenance & Operations Training Services Office of Emergency Management Transportation Incident Management National Highway Institute - Maintenance Leadership Academy Supervisor Leadership Academy Regional-based maintenance and operations training programs statewide About the Position The Maintenance Curriculum Developer/Trainer position is a curriculum development, training program management, and training delivery role. This position is a staff authority on maintenance training developing and advising on curriculum and training implementation for technical and leadership training through the Division of Maintenance & Operations.

This position actively participates as part of a training team that works collaboratively on a daily basis. This position will design and develop training programs and manage curricular projects across the State of Colorado that includes, but is not limited to: Maintenance Training Academy Mechanics Shop Supervisor Leadership Electricians Bridge/Welding Certification Traffic Services Fiber Optics CDOT 101 New Employee Training - Brilliant at the Basics Traffic Control Curriculum Flagger Intro to Traffic Control (Part of CDOT 101) Traffic Control Technician Traffic Control Supervisor CDOT Apprenticeship Training Program Snowplow Operator Training Program (SPOT) CDL Entry Level Driver Training Program (ELDT) Office of Emergency Management Transportation Incident Management National Highway Institute - Maintenance Leadership Academy And Regional-based maintenance and operations training programs statewide The Maintenance Curriculum Trainer positiona versatile, experienced curriculum developer and trainer who can train on multiple topics and get up to speed quickly on new topics. This position will collaborate with the other technical and leadership trainers to continuously improve course content and research other training formats.

This position must be a team player in all ways who brings new, innovative ideas to the table and who learns from the other team members to improve their own training capabilities. The Maintenance Curriculum Developer/Trainer assess training needs, develops curricula to meet those needs, delivers training, and evaluates the effectiveness of training based on measurable outcomes. Lastly, this position manages the design, development and implementation of all Maintenance and Operation Training Services training programs for highway maintenance, highway foremans and specialty areas: mechanics, electricians, bridge/welding certification, traffic services and fiber optics.

Your duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following: Collaborate with coworkers, supervisor, guest course instructors, and various stakeholders to continuously improve course content and evaluate training formats; Evaluate and identify training and development needs and objectives; Develop curricula to meet new training needs and objectives, including designing, developing and revising course content; Measure training program effectiveness and modify course content, delivery method, etc. to ensure training needs are met; Identify changes and updates in training needs due to changes in strategic goals, policy, statistics, and applicability through continuing communication with employees, management, and business partners; Create, update and manage all learning materials for participants; Manage training projects as assigned, such as leading the efforts to plan, organize and schedule National Highway Institute (NHI) training; Develop program delivery schedules; Develop and manage appropriate filing systems to maintain employee and work unit records; Manage and analyze data in the Learning Management System (LMS) (CDOT uses the training management system module within SAP as the LMS); create standard and ad hoc reports, identify trends and/or issues, present data analysis results via charts, graphs, tables, etc., and evaluate and make recommendations for both eLearning and classroom instruction; Review and validate data in the LMS; monitor and input data pertaining to course registration and administration, course attendance, course evaluations, and tracking and scheduling records; Determine appropriate method for effective delivery of course content; Decide what method(s) to use to evaluate training program effectiveness; Make necessary modifications to course manuals and resource materials; Assemble training manuals and materials; Coordinate and participate in classroom set-up; Partners with both internal and external customers to utilize their expertise in order to provide training needs and employee development opportunities; Familiarize instructors with Maintenance & Operations Training Services policies and procedures; Provide consultation and collaboration with CDOT business units and regions on projects to support employee development and training; Work with the Maintenance & Operations Training Services team and other stakeholders to evaluate and identify needs and topics of organizational development projects; Act as a training resource, answer questions related to individual/departmental/organizational training and learning; Participate in continuing education to improve and enhance work performance; Other job duties as assigned. Work Environment: Primarily 7:00 am - 5:30 pm work hours, Monday-Thursday in an office setting

Hybrid work office/remote offered Travel required during work hours throughout Metro Denver/Front Range Occasional overnight travel (up to 15-25%) throughout Required to operate CDOT vehicles Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights Minimum Qualifications Experience Only Four (4) years of professional experience in Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Organizational Development, Leadership, Human Resources, Management, Maintenance or a field closely related to the duties of this position will be considered. AND Three (3) years of experience in curriculum development and instructor led training or on-the job training experience with an emphasis on technical training OR Education and Experience: A combination of relevant education and experience equal to at least 7 years. Education from an accredited college or university with coursework in Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Organizational Development, Leadership, Human Resources, Management or a closely related field of study Experience in curriculum development and instructor led training OR on the job training expeerience with an emphasis on technical trainin Please note: The required experience must be substantiated within the work experience section of your application.

"See Resume" statements on the application or resumes in lieu of a complete application may not be accepted. Additional information submitted after the closing date of this announcement will not be considered in the review of your application. In addition, part-time work will be pro-rated.

College Transcripts: If you are using education to qualify, a legible copy of your official or unofficial college transcript(s) or a foreign credential evaluation report must be submitted with your application. Transcripts must show the name of the school and that a degree was conferred. Transcripts from colleges or universities outside of the United States must be assessed for U.S

equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. Failure to provide a transcript or foreign credential evaluation report may result in your application being rejected and you will not be able to continue in the selection process for this position. Conditions of Employment Must pass a pre-employment screening which may include social security number trace, criminal records check, public court records check, educational records, and driving records checks.

More information in the supplemental information section Preferred Qualifications The exceptional applicant will be atraining and organization development professional andpossess the proven ability or accomplishment in the following: Demonstrated success with the duties listed in the Description of the Job section; Years of State service experience related to the duties of this position; Highest work/personal ethics and integrity; Possess a CDL license; Extensive experience in delivering a wide range of technical training courses to adult audiences; Conducted training and organizational development need assessments; Working knowledge of talent management, change leadership, and OD theories, principles, and practices and the ability to translate complex ideas into simple, business-focused application; Demonstrated competency in both small and large group facilitation and planning, individual and team coaching, design and delivery/facilitation of leadership and team development sessions; coaching certification preferred; Must have a good sense of humor paired with strong personal accountability, and the ability to build excellent working relationships with the team, peers, and stakeholders; Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and work with highly sensitive data and information; Comprehensive understanding and application of theories, principles, and best practices of organizational development, adult learning, and curriculum development; Demonstrated ability to determine training and development needs for specific program areas and/or organizational initiatives; Change management skills; sound working knowledge of theoretical change management models and practical experience in managing change initiatives; Developing high quality training material within a collaborative team environment; Extensive professional experience in organizational development; Experience in partnering with diverse customers, professionals, consultants, stakeholders and staff in order to assess training needs and organizational development activities; Strong verbal and written communication skills. Effective interpersonal and relationship-building skills. Strong commitment to safety.

Excellent reasoning, analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving ability. Strong attention to technical detail and accuracy. Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access), Gmail, SAP, and the ability to quickly learn other software systems.

Supplemental Information Complete Applications must include the following documents: A complete CDOT Application for Announced Vacancy (please submit online using the green 'APPLY' button at the top of this announcement) A complete Supplemental Questionnaire (The questionnaire is part of the online application. You will be prompted to answer them as you are completing your online application.) A cover letterthat describes your interest in this position, how your experience aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position.Cover letters must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application. Cover letters will not be accepted after the closing date and time of the announcement

A detailed chronological resume.Resumes must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application. If you are using education to qualify,a copy of your official or unofficial transcript showing completed coursework and credit hours, that your degree has been conferred (if applicable), and the name of your school, or your officical NACES accreditation.Please submit this as an attachment to your online application. If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214

Please submit this as an attachment to your online application. Please note that you may redact information on your attachments that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. Only complete applications submitted by the closing date for this announcement will be given consideration.

Every effort must be made to submit all application materials by the announcement close date. Where unusual circumstances prevent timely acquisition of transcripts, they must be submitted within five business days of the announcement close date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Failure to submit properly completed documents by the closing date of this announcement may result in your application being rejected. The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.

Notifications: All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be via email. Include your current working email address on your application and check your email frequently as you could receive time sensitive correspondence r...