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Senior Training Specialist-Signal

Rail Operations

Job Description:

Move forward with us! At NJ TRANSIT, you'll join us in transforming the third-largest transportation agency in North America. We are committed to delivering safe, reliable service that gets customers to their destinations on time–and we're looking to hire talented folks with a commitment to excellence to make it all possible.

Summary :

Reporting directly to Manager of Rail Signal Infrastructure - designs, develops, and serves as Instructor in specialized technical training programs and projects consistent with appropriate instructional system design methodology resulting in the successful training of the entire Signal Department.

Roles and Responsibilities :

•Present and deliver technical skills/mentoring training programs.

•Identify and analyze training needs regarding specific knowledge and/or skills deficiency for a given population to determine and develop level of performance required to ensure Trainee success.

•Partner with new Instructors and serves as mentor to deliver training classes, including scheduling, session preparation, and communication to all stakeholders.

•Continuously update and improve training syllabi and materials to advance strategic learning priorities.

•Evaluates training programs and analyzes performance data to determine the level of performance improvement needed/required by Trainees to achieve successful results. Includes providing Trainees with additional training/tutoring as needed.

•Evaluates and reviews training programs developed by equipment manufacturers and other outside training consultants to develop new and/or improve existing course materials.

•Partner with CFR Compliance Specialist to maintain compliance with FRA requirements.

•Train and serve as backup First Response Instructor as needed.

•Maintain detailed records of classes conducted, coordinating curriculum updates and changes.

•Design and develop and/or evaluate, and present technical skill training programs.

•Performs other duties as assigned/directed.

This Position Supervises :

•BRS Training Instructors

Education, Experience and Qualifications :

Minimum :

•Associates Degree in Liberal Arts, Business Administration, Vocational Education, or related area from a US Department of Education accredited college or university.

•Plus, three (3) years’ experience in rail training, rail management or rail program facilitation.

•Plus, two (2) years of experience in providing On-Track Roadway Worker Protection.

•Maximum to two (2) years of directly related experience can be substituted for each year of education required.

Preferred :

•Experience in the design, development, presentation, and evaluation of technical skills and/or management development training programs desired.

•Experience working with and complying with fall protection.

Knowledge and Skills :

•Proven ability to effectively supervise, coach, motivate, and mentor employees.

•Demonstrated collaboration, effective communication skills both verbally and in writing, ability to develop effective business partnerships with various stakeholders.

•Extensive knowledge of Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations 214, 218, 236, and 243 required.

•Ability to demonstrate subject matter expertise in technical knowledge required based on assignment.

•Strong presentation, written and verbal skills required.

•Skill/ability to instruct in both a classroom and remote (distance learning) environment.

•Experience using Microsoft Office Tools (i.e. Microsoft Word, Access, Excel and PowerPoint) with strong presentation, written and verbal skills are required.

Preferred :

•Ability to consistently recognize opportunities for improvement and development, ability to execute on new ideas to improve training programs desired.

•Knowledge of rail equipment and emergency response procedures.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations :

•Appropriate certification (e.g. NORAC) required based on assignment.

•Valid Driver’s License.

Working Environment :

• Office/Remote/Field

Physical Demands :

• Ability to work on computer both remotely and office environment.

• Ability to stand during in-person training sessions as needed to evaluate Trainees.

• Ability to climb signal structures to evaluate Trainees.

• Ability to walk track distance (approx. 1 mile) as needed during field training with Trainees.

Other Conditions :

• Flexibility to work as needed including evenings and weekends.

At NJ Transit, you will enjoy a competitive salary and excellent benefits package:

+ Comprehensive Family Health Insurance – Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision

+ Flexible Spending Account

+ Life Insurance

+ Paid Leave

+ Tuition Assistance

+ Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits Plan

+ Retirement Plans

+ + 401(a) - Retirement plan with a 6% employer contribution

+ 401(k) - Retirement saving plan with up to an 3% company match

+ 457(b) - Deferred Savings Plan

At NJ TRANSIT, diversity and inclusivity are vital to our success as are committed to hiring individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and veteran status. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply and join our team.

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