Training Development Specialist II

Frankfort, United States

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10/5/2025 (8:00 PM EDT)

25-05954

Pay Grade

Salary

$3,840.90 - $5,761.44 Monthly

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency

Transportation Cabinet | Office of Human Resource Management

Location

200 Mero Street
Frankfort, KY 40622 USA

The agency may authorize the selected applicant to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time.

Description

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is committed to meeting or exceeding the needs and expectations of our customers. Our focus is on people: our customers, our employees, and our partners. We will continually improve both the delivery of our products and services and the processes that support that delivery. To provide a safe, efficient, environmentally sound, and fiscally responsible transportation system that delivers economic opportunity and enhances the quality of life in Kentucky.

By joining our Professional Development Branch as a Training Development Specialist II in Franklin County, you will have the opportunity to guide the professional development of over 4,000 cabinet employees, fostering a culture of continuous growth and learning. This position plays a key role in the design, implementation, and facilitation of training programs that empower individuals to excel by providing them with the tools, training, and mentorship needed for success. From day one through retirement day, you’ll guide employees at every stage of their career.

Holders of the Training Development Specialist II position will complete tasks such as:

Research for and develop training curricula, lesson plans, and other course materials for specialized training courses, using a variety of presentation techniques such as lecture, group discussion, demonstration, teambuilding activities, and role playing.
Design creative and professional multimedia presentations to assist in course facilitation.
Conduct/deliver training courses on a regular basis and administers assigned training programs.
Design evaluation and assessment instruments of training courses.

Ideal candidate will have experience in:

Competency in course design, especially in the areas of curriculum and lesson plan development
Experience in public speaking and facilitating professional development training for adult learning audiences
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Online training software, including but not limited to Adobe Connect, Adobe Captivate, and Articulate360 for virtual classroom delivery and creating interactive e-learning content.

Benefits and Perks:

Comprehensive health with optional dental and vision insurance.
Retirement savings.
Professional development opportunities and ongoing trainings.
A collaborative and innovative work environment. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in U.S. KYTC will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that KYTC has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or https://www.e-verify.gov/.

If you are looking for a rewarding career with a culture of employee involvement, where teamwork is the norm and measurement of performance is essential, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is for you! We look forward to reviewing your application.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Two years of professional experience in planning, coordinating, or conducting staff development and training courses, personnel administration or teaching, or professional experience in providing or administering human services or governmental programs.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: Graduate study in psychometrics, industrial relations, psychology, statistics, education, or a related field will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Additional experience in the above areas will substitute for the required education on the basis of one year of experience for two years of education. Current or prior military experience will substitute for the required college on a year-for-year basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE

Working Conditions

Incumbents working in this job title perform duties in an office setting. Occasional travel may be required.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Valerie Edgeworth at Valerie.Edgeworth@ky.gov or 502-782-4798.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

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