Training Specialist

Job Description :

Learning & Development Specialist 1 – Training Specialist

Oregon Department of Transportation

Driver & Motor Vehicle (DMV) Services Division – Customer Services Group

Training & Support Services Section / Training Unit

This position is open for recruitment and fully funded following the 2025 Special Legislative Session.

The role :

Join our team as a training specialist ! In this role, you will coordinate and deliver technical and non-technical training at our DMV Headquarters and in correctional facilities to ensure employees have the tools and knowledge they need to perform their jobs efficiently and effectively. You will also develop, maintain and evaluate training materials to ensure course content is up to date and serve as a technical resource for the development of new training materials. Apply for this exciting opportunity today!

We provide a safe and reliable multimodal transportation system that connects people and helps Oregon's communities and economy thrive. We encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply for our positions.

Before applying, visit our to learn more about our process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your .

A day in the life :

Deliver new and refresher training to employees.

Prepare for training classes by sending class date notifications, coordinating facilities, preparing training materials and scheduling speakers.

Evaluate employee attendance and provide feedback on performance.

Record class completion information into database and prepare reports.

Design complex instructional materials, lesson plans and audiovisual presentation materials.

Assist with updating training curriculum and reference materials.

Evaluate effectiveness of training by reviewing reports, monitoring job performance in gathering input from managers.

Maintain current and thorough knowledge of the work performed in field offices, driver licensing, vehicle titling and registration policies and procedures.

Work is performed in an office environment and requires delivering trainings to employees at DMV Headquarters and to adults in custody inside correctional facilities with occasional travel required.

What’s in it for you :

Work / life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, paid leave and so much more. about working at the Oregon Department of Transportation and the we offer.

Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range. Through an equal pay assessment, we will determine the salary offer using the information you provide in your submitted application materials. Please ensure your application materials are detailed, accurate and reflect your skills, experience (paid and unpaid) and education as they relate to the position when applying.

The salary range listed is the non- monthly salary range. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, by 6.95%.

opportunity!

Minimum qualifications :

Three years of work experience planning, organizing, or delivering employee training programs, adult learning programs, youth instructional programs, or group presentations. Experience must demonstrate the application of the principles and practices of learning;

OR

A bachelor's degree in education, organizational psychology, business or public administration, training and development, organizational behavior, human resources, or related field;

OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special qualifications :

Driving is an essential function of this position. You must have a valid US driver license and an acceptable driving record. We will conduct pre-employment driving records checks on our final candidate(s). Your license does not have to be issued in Oregon to be considered.

What we’d like to see :

If you have these attributes, let us know in your application materials! It's how we will choose whom to move forward! You do not need to have all these qualities to be eligible for this position. We may also use transferable skills, experience and education to help us decide who will move forward.

Experience preparing for and delivering technical training classes as well as maintaining training materials for accuracy of information.

Experience training, coaching and mentoring adults working in high volume professional environments handling confidential information.

Demonstrated dependability, adaptability, critical thinking, problem solving, analysis, communication and organization skills.

Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks, produce results and work collaboratively with others.

Experience and confidence in general computer navigation and using Microsoft Suite programs.