The NJ Department of Children and Families (DCF), Office of Training and Professional Development (OTPD) seeks qualified candidates for Training Technician positions. These positions are in-person, reporting to the Office of Training and Professional Development in New Brunswick, NJ and may be eligible to work remotely for up to two days in a calendar week.The Training Technician organizes and conducts more complex agency specific training courses, classes, workshops, seminars and other learning opportunities both in-person and virtually for the purpose of improving individual and/or organizational performance, or in the Civil Service Commission as part of Center for Learning and Improving Performance (CLIP), organizes and conducts the more complex training courses, classes, workshops, seminars and other learning opportunities 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.
Training and facilitation skills and an openness to emerging training technology are needed. Requires 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.
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 https://info.csc.state.nj.us/jobannouncements/DefaultJobAnnouncement/JobList
REQUIREMENTS
Must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to 1 year of relevant experience.
6 years of professional 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 teaching in an elementary school setting through college which shall have included curriculum development and/or the organization of learning programs, or any combination thereof.
OR
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, and 2 years of the above-mentioned professional experience.
OR
Master’s in Education or a related field, and 1 year of the above-mentioned professional experience.
NOTE: "Professional experience" refers to work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the authority to act according to one's own judgement and make accurate and informed decisions.
SALARY: $62,836.72 - $89,042.11
TO APPLY: Submit a cover letter & resume as a single PDF document, saving by your Last Name, First Name. Indicate on cover letter the Posting # and where you found this job opportunity. Send to:
Job.Posting@dcf.nj.gov
EOE
