Training Technician 2

NEW JERSEY

DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES (DCF)

Training Technician 2

The Department of Children and Families (DCF), Office of Training and Professional Development is seeking multiple qualified candidates for our Training Technician 2 position. These positions will be in-person, reporting to the Office of Training and Professional Development in New Brunswick, NJ. This position may be eligible to work remotely for up to two days in a calendar week.

SPECIAL NOTE: This title is subject to NJ Civil Service Commission (CSC) Open Competitive examination procedures. Applicants are encouraged to review the CSC’s website and also apply for the examination when announced at http://info.csc.state.nj.us/Vats/JobView.aspx.

DEFINITION: Under close supervision and monitoring in a state or local government agency, organizes and conducts the more complex training courses, classes and seminars for the purpose of improving individual and/or organizational performance; assists in the planning, development, administration and implementation of a small segment of a department/agency employee training program; does other related duties as required.

The NJ Department of Children and Families (DCF), Office of Training and Professional Development (OTPD) leads training and professional development initiatives for all DCF divisions and offices with a large focus on the child welfare workforce. OTPD is finalizing 2-3-year strategic priorities that will be responsive to DCF’s changing landscape and needs. This position will require the ability to train on both virtual platforms (e.g. Zoom and MS Teams) and in person, collaborate with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, and utilize the Microsoft Office suite (specifically Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Teams). This position will require both training and facilitation skills and an openness to emerging training technology. This position will require knowledge and investment in current DCF child welfare practice and initiatives, an understanding of DCF’s strategic plan, and a commitment to learning, growth, leadership, and self-reflection.

REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree.

EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years of experience in work involved in planning and carrying out training programs of varied types, such as employee training, adult education, and/or group education; or two (2) years of teaching experience in elementary school through college which shall have included curriculum development and/or the organization of learning programs.

NOTE: Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute additional experience as indicated above on a year-for-year basis with thirty (30) semester hour credits being equal to one (1) year of experience.

NOTE: A Master’s degree in Education or a related field may be substituted for one (1) year of experience.

RESUME NOTE: Eligibility determinations will be based upon information presented on the resume only. Applicants who possess a degree from a college or university outside the United States must provide an evaluation of one’s transcripts from a recognized evaluation service at the time of submission by the above closing date. Failure to do so may result in your ineligibility.

VETERANS PREFERENCE: Are you a veteran? If so, proof of your NJ Veterans Preference is required at application. Please provide a copy of your New Jersey Civil Service Commission NOTIFICATION OF VETERANS STATUS along with your cover letter and resume. For information on how to apply for Veterans Preference in the State of NJ, please visit the Civil Service Commission's website at http://www.state.nj.us/csc/seekers/veterans.

LICENSE: Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

RESIDENCY LAW: Please refer to the New Jersey Department of Children and Families’ website at www.state.nj.us/dcf.

COVID-19 VACCINATION/TESTING REQUIREMENT - Per Executive Order 253, all State employees are required to be vaccinated by October 18, 2021 or undergo frequent testing. Please do not submit your vaccination card at this time.

SALARY: $60,711.81 - $86,030.97

TO APPLY: You must submit a cover letter and resume as a single PDF document, saving all PDFs by your Last Name, First Name to: Job.Posting@dcf.nj.gov

The Department of Children and Families is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive work environment which reflects the diversity of the state we serve.