Training Program Supervisor

Recruitment # 240905-8910AR-001

Location Hartford, CT

Date Opened 9/9/2024 12:00:00 AM

Salary $90,309* - $116,146/year (*New to state service to start at minimum)

Job Type Open to the Public

Close Date 9/17/2024 11:59:00 PM

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• Introduction

  The State of Connecticut (https://portal.ct.gov/) , Department of Administrative Services ( DAS (https://portal.ct.gov/DAS) ), Office of Education and Data Management (OEDM), is now accepting applications for a Training Program Supervisor (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=8910AR&R1=&R3=) position in Hartford, CT.

  WE CAN OFFER YOU:

• Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=Benefits) page!

• The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes' State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 (https://portal.ct.gov/DAS/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2023/Forbes-State-of-CT-Ranked) - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule.

• Professional growth and development opportunities.

• A healthy work/life balance (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6n9M1Qd5fo) to all employees.

  POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Full time, First shift

• Monday through Friday, 40 hrs per week

• Hybrid role with a combination of in-office and telework

• Primary Office Location: 450 Columbus Blvd in Hart ford, CT

  THE ROLE

  The Training Program Supervisor plays a crucial role in managing the training and development of OEDM’s Career Development continuing education programs. Reporting to the Director of OEDM, this position is tasked with the planning, coordination, and oversight of post-credentialing training for Fire and Building Code Officials.

  The Training Program Supervisor collaborates closely with OEDM’s internal training staff, the State Building Inspector, the State Fire Marshal, outside instructors, and professional organizations to implement effective training programs that, where relevant, meet or exceed national standards.

  This position also works to cultivate strategic partnerships with outside trainers and training providers, analyzes training survey feedback, and reports on the effectiveness of training classes. OEDM’s Training Program Supervisor should be comfortable speaking with large groups of people, be able to provide code related training, and be able to promote a positive learning environment to the community we serve.

  Additional duties include:

• Charge of coordinating OEDM’s post-credentialing Career Development programs, notably continuing education classes, special programs, and conferences

• Work with outside instructors and trainers on program review, presentations, use of training resources, and reviewing performance based on program feedback

• Work with OEDM Trainers to monitor any classroom issues, develop best practices for existing programs, and leverage their teaching experience to develop Career Development programming

• Work with the Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) and Office of State Building Inspector (OSBI) to ensure course and program content is up to date and aligns with any statements and code interpretations of those offices

• Be present and on-site for our Career Development continuing education classes, including both live and remote programs

• Assist with the evaluation, approval, and denial of third-party, outside educational credit requests

• Provide secondary review of incoming program applications for acceptance into OEDM fire or building official credentialing programs and exams

• Review training records for persons at risk of having credentials revoked and develop action plans to meet deficiencies to work toward compliance

• Work with OEDM training staff to ensure that OEDM programming meets or exceeds all national and professional standards for outside accreditation

• Assist the Director of OEDM with long term strategy and planning for training programs and assessing the needs of the code compliance community

• Serve as one of our Administrators for our Learning Management System handling online course setup, enrollment, and reporting

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  ABOUT US:

  The Office of Education and Data Management (OEDM) is responsible for training and accrediting Building Code Officials and Fire Code Officials, providing code-related instruction for their continuing education, as well as to individuals in the allied trade and design professions. As such, OEDM performs all credentialing responsibilities - including training, testing, and records maintenance - for the Office of the State Building Inspector (OSBI) and the Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM). OEDM also works with other government agencies, private utilities, multi-factor initiatives, and allied trades communities to support high quality training offerings.

  Selection Plan

  To Apply:

• In order to be considered for this job opening you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.

• The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.

• In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the individual listed on this job posting.

• Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with Public Act 21-69 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/act/pa/pdf/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.pdf) , t he State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.

• Please select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.

• All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.

• For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other .

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  Important Information After You Apply:

• This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the questionnaire's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.

• Read through this helpful link to prepare for your interview.

• Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.

• Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.

• Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.

• The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class in the next twelve (12) months.

• Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State Employees which is available at www.ct.gov/ethics. (https://portal.ct.gov/ethics)

  Connect With Us:

  Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Sharon McIntosh, at Sharon.McIntosh@ct.gov.

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  PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

  In a state agency this class is accountable for supervising professional training staff engaged in implementing an entire training program.

  EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews the work of staff;

• Provides staff training and assistance;

• Conducts performance evaluations;

• Determines priorities and plans training unit work;

• Establishes and maintains unit procedures;

• Develops or makes recommendations on development of policies and standards;

• Acts as liaison with other operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures;

• Assists in preparation of training budget;

• Researches and develops new training programs as needed;

• Prepares reports and correspondence;

• Speaks before professional and lay groups regarding training and staff development;

• Collaborates with agency and outside officials regarding training needs and to promote a continuous learning environment;

• May supervise a certification program including creation and validation of exams;

• Performs related duties as required.

  KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Considerable knowledge of

• agency policies and procedures;

• staff development theory and practices;

• Knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;

• Considerable

• interpersonal skills;

• oral and written communication skills;

• Ability to

• organize and administer a training program;

• utilize computer software;

• Supervisory ability.

  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

  Seven (7) years of experience in staff development, training or adult education.

  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

  One (1) year of the General Experience must have involved primary responsibility for the planning, developing, coordinating or implementing of a training or staff development program.

  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

• College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.

• A Master's degree in a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

  PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Current Building Code Official or Fire Code Official

• Experience working with both the International Code Council (ICC) and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) codes with a working knowledge of the Code adoption process and how those codes are administered in Connecticut

• Experience overseeing technical training and education curricula from development to deployment

• Experience with public speaking and coordinating public events

• Experience evaluating training programs related to Fire and Building Codes with a focus on professional standards and ensuring compliance with any formal accreditation requirements

  SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Incumbents in this class may be required to possess specialized certifications for designated positions prior to appointment.

• Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

• Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.

  Conclusion

  AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

  The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

  ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

  As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

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