Senior Training Specialist

OVERVIEW

Longenecker & Associates (L&A) seeks a motivated Senior Training Specialist to contribute to our mission supporting our work at Savannah River Nuclear Solutions in Aiken South Carolina.

L&A is a woman-owned small business and trusted partner enabling critical missions across the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) complex for more than 30 years. We contribute to DOEs nuclear security and environmental remediation enterprise by providing the highest-caliber staff and experts.

L&A is unconditionally committed to mission success and the well-being of employees the nation and the environment. Our team members are passionate about building a healthier environment for generations to come. We are a community that interfaces and effectively communicates with all levels of management and government. If you have a passion for excellence seek opportunities to engage in mission critical work and consistently exceed expectations apply now to join our professional family.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The main duties include but are not limited to:

Under limited supervision performs a variety of instructional support functions including analysis design development implementation evaluation and maintenance of training.

Using effective training methods provides trainees with the knowledge and skills required to perform their jobs safely and competently.

Provides assistance to training staff members in performing training activities and by reviewing/evaluating training materials prior to approval.

May act in a lead capacity for a limited subject area or administration of a training program and be held accountable for training results in that area.

Significant involvement with identification of training needs

May act as a Subcontract Technical Representative coordinating all efforts of subcontracted personnel including budgeting man hour accounting and overseeing work accomplishment.

May have input in the budgeting process for a particular training program

Complete requirements for a qualified Instructional Technologist in accordance with Manual 4B Training and Qualification

Present training in a variety of setting; monitor and promote trainee achievement of objectives

Conduct trainee evaluation and remediation

Maintain accurate records and files in support of training (i.e. rosters examinations transmittals)

Perform evaluation of training effectiveness by conducting end-of-course evaluations and compiling exam results data

Provide training status updates to management

Conduct needs job and task analyses on assigned training projects

Develop and maintain task-to-training matrices

Design training to include objectives based on skills knowledge and abilities; sequence of instruction;training methods and settings

Develop test items that measure trainee performance are consistent with cognitive level of objectives and ensure predictive validity; and other evaluation instruments

Develop/revise training materials based on feedback from student/instructor evaluations; and as changes occur to equipment procedures practices policy or other information on which training is based; addressing target audiences using a variety of media and providing varied learning experiences

Evaluate training materials for compliance with DOE O 426.2 Manual 4B and industry standards and good practices

Conduct training program assessments and Management Field Observations (MFOs)

Provide guidance to training staff on instructor skills and the conduct of training processes (i.e.

analysis design development implementation and evaluation.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT

HS Diploma 12 Years Relevant Experience in Education or in the field being instructed or 10 years SRS facility operations experience

AS Degree 8 Years Relevant Experience in Education or in the field being instructed

BS/BA Degree 4 Years Relevant Experience in Education or in the field being instructed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to work in a diverse work environment

Satisfactory results of a pre-employment screening which includes a background check and drug screening in accordance with Federal requirements (details below)

Ability to fulfill and promote L&A core values.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Previous experience on DOE sites and programs

Possess the depth and breadth of knowledge and skills of an Instructor/Developer

Substantial experience with the systematic approach to training processes is required to provide guidance and evaluate instructional staff and instructional materials for compliance adequacy completenessaccuracy and effectiveness.

Familiar in the content of lessons generalizations of concepts and applications to rigging/crane equipment operation(s)

Currently or able to qualify as an instructor in accordance with the SRS 4B Manual

Minimum ten (10) years experience as a qualified/certified Rigger or Mobile Crane Operator

Working knowledge of TM90-7 The Site Hoisting and Rigging Manual.

LOCATION

Aiken South Carolina

Anticipated Work Schedule: Mon-Thur 6:00a-4:30p

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Successful candidates will be able to perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation. This job posting reflects managements assignment of essential functions and the descriptions listed do not restrict managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING

Please note that marijuana remains a Schedule I controlled substance under Federal Law. Federal contractors must follow Federal drug-free workplace rules which prohibit marijuana use even if medical or recreational use is permitted under State Law.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

As an L&A employee you will be eligible for a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare (medical and dental) 401K plan and paid time off. We believe in investing in our employees beyond compensation and as an L&A employee you will have access to in-house training career pathing mentoring award programs tuition reimbursement and much more.

L&A is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.