Training Coordinator (Administrative Officer 2)

Are you interested in working in a creative environment that develops and provides state of the art educational opportunities to professionals combating Substance Use Disorder (SUD) in Pennsylvania? The Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) is seeking an administrative professional to join our team. This position gives you the opportunity to perform various duties in order to establish, execute, and continuously improve a statewide needs-based system of training for drug and alcohol professionals and stakeholders. Bring your skills and ambition to our department!

In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the advancement of DDAP training services in Pennsylvania. This position requires critical thinking skills and a solution focused mindset to identify opportunities for improvement across an extensive catalog of courses. You will work independently and be responsible for in depth analysis of information and issues to promote successful oversight and implementation of training initiatives. This position will allow you to travel throughout the state representing the interests of the department and to foster collaborative relationships with stakeholders at the local and state levels. Additional responsibilities include, but may not be limited to:

• Assessing educational needs of the field
• Evaluating course content and the performance of contracted course instructors
• Recruiting and contracting new instructors
• Working with subject matter experts to update, develop, and maintain educational content that is current and follows best practice in adult education
• Conducting Training of Trainers events
• Assisting in the administration of an online training management system
• Providing technical assistance to instructors, students, Single County Authorities, and other DDAP stakeholders

If you have experience in on-line learning programs, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. You will be required to report in-office for training and other events at DDAP headquarters as needed. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.
• Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
• Free parking available.

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as an Administrative Officer 1; or
• Three years of experience in progressively responsible and varied office management or staff work, including experience in personnel management, budgeting, or procurement; and a bachelor's degree; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.

Employment Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time