• Sr Training Specialist/(IDD)

    NJ Transit (Newark, NJ)


    Sr Training Specialist/(IDD)

     

    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 our customers to their destinations on time and we’re looking to hire talented folks with a love of learning to make it all possible.

     

    Summary: Creates and develops learning experiences, courses, and educational materials in the Rail Operations Training Program. Designs effective, engaging, and efficient technical training instructional materials that facilitate learning.

    Roles and Responsibilities:

    + Train new Instructors and serve as a mentor in delivering rail technical training classes, including scheduling, session preparation, and communication with stakeholders.

    + Collaborate with teams to analyze, continuously update, and improve technical training syllabi and materials.

    + Evaluate training programs and analyze performance data to determine the level of performance improvement needed/required by instructors and students to achieve successful results.

    + Partner with CFR-243 Compliance Specialist to maintain compliance with FRA requirements.

    + Conduct assessments and evaluations to measure the effectiveness of rail technical training programs.

    + Provide technical support and assistance for using learning management systems (Cornerstone), eLearning software, and Smartboards.

    + Design and develop instructional materials, including e-learning modules, training manuals, videos, and interactive presentations.

    + Design and develop self-paced e-learning qualification modules.

    + Apply instructional design theories, models, and strategies to create effective learning experiences.

    + Performs other duties as assigned/directed.

    Education, Experience, and Qualifications:

    Minimum:

    + Associates Degree in Instructional Design and Development, Liberal Arts, Business Administration, Vocational Education, or related area.

    + Plus, three (3) years of experience in operations training, and/or technical program facilitation.

    + Plus, two (2) years of experience actively engaged in the creation, development, and enhancement of technical training materials and curricula.

    + Experience with Learning Management Systems.

    Preferred:

    + Experience with Smartboard Technology

    + Bachelor’s Degree in Instructional Design & Development.

    Knowledge and Skills:

    Essential :

    + Proven ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with subject matter experts to analyze learning needs and objectives.

    + Demonstrated ability to design and develop instructional materials, including curriculum, lesson plans, and multimedia elements.

    + Demonstrated skill in instructional design methodologies to create innovative learning solutions.

    + Ability to create assessments and evaluation strategies to measure the effectiveness of learning materials.

    + Experience using Microsoft Office Tools (i.e. Microsoft Word, Access, Excel and PowerPoint), Articulate 360, DaVinci, Gimp, Visio.

    + Experience using Microsoft Office Tools (i.e. Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, and PowerPoint).

    + Experience using e-Learning authoring tools (i.e. Articulate 360) and design tools (video editing software, Adobe Creative Suite).

    + Exceptional presentation, written, and verbal skills required.

    + Ability to consistently recognize opportunities for improvement and development and execute new ideas to improve training programs.

    Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

    + Certificate in Instructional Design & Development

    Working Environment:

    + In person/Office/Remote/Field

    Physical Demands:

    + Ability to stand during in-person training sessions.

    + Ability to walk track distance (approx. 1 mile) and climb onto railroad equipment as needed during fieldwork exercises to evaluate trainers and students.

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

    Other Conditions:

    + Flexibility to work as needed, including evenings and weekends.

    At NJ TRANSIT you will enjoy a competitive salary and excellent benefit 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

     

    NJ TRANSIT is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

     

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