Transportation Training Specialist

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Do you want to play a direct role in helping the staff of Iowas local transportation agencies work more effectively and efficiently as they build operate and maintain their roadway infrastructure Are you motivated by serving the training and technical assistance needs of those who directly and indirectly support communities across Iowa

If so the Iowa Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) at the Institute for Transportation (InTrans) is seeking applicants for a Transportation Training Specialist! LTAP has a long history of working with a variety of partners to support local transportation agency staff and those who assist them. LTAP delivers training and education in a wide range of areas including work zone safety flagging operations winter maintenance motor grader operation and more.

This position will be classified as a Learning and Development Specialist II.

What Youll Do:

• Identify and recommend training for local county and state transportation staff.

• Develop and deliver training materials for inperson and virtual outreach events and workshops.

• Create and share training and outreach resources with local transportation agencies.

• Coordinate agendas budgets and logistics for training events.

• Serve as the primary contact for outreach events and training sessions.

• Contribute to InTrans outreach/service/research projects as needed.

• Prepare reports and updates for principal investigators.

• Write technical content for newsletters and related publications.

• Communicate with transportation officials on issues related to traffic planning safety design and operations.

• Respond to assistance requests from transportation officials.

• Research and provide guidance on technical questions.

• Represent LTAP at professional meetings and conferences.

• Engage in ongoing professional development.

In-state travel will be involved in this role.

This is a one-year fixed term position with the opportunity for renewal.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

About LTAP at Iowa State University:

Iowa LTAP is located within the Institute for Transportation (InTrans) at Iowa State University. InTrans is an $18 million research organization that includes seven centers and seven programs. InTrans conducts transportation-related research and outreach and addresses the education and workforce development needs of future transportation professionals. LTAP has existed in one form or another for more than 40 years. Its mission is to foster a safe efficient and environmentally sound transportation system by improving the skills and knowledge of local transportation providers through training technical assistance and technology transfer. By working together we strive to enhance the quality of life for all Iowans.

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Intermediate-level position with solid professional and/or technical skills working under general supervision to achieve goals
Applies broad working knowledge of the principles of the field to moderately complex difficult and varied problems and issues
Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action and resolve problems
Responds to a broad range of inquiries and requests
May provide training and/or direction to lower-level staff
May lead projects of moderate scope and complexity
Provides guidance to students

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1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae(Required)
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Why Choose ISU

Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits including medical and dental; as well as:
Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Generous vacation holiday and sick time and leave plans
Onsite childcare (Ames Iowa)
Life insurance and long-term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing program
Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when where and how you do your work. For more information please speak with the Hiring Manager.

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