Career Opportunities

Online Content Developer - Sacramento, CA

 Requisition Number:

03015973  

Recruitment Open To:

UCD/UCDHS Employees and General Public  

Final Filing Date

03-10-2016  

Closing Date:

 

Position:

ONLINE CONTENT DEVELOPER  

Payroll Title

ANALYST II  

Number of Positions:

1  

Salary:

$21.14 - $33.82/hours; salary commensurate with experience  

Appointment Type:

Contract  

Appointment Description:

100%. Monday - Friday; 8:00am - 5:00pm. THIS CONTRACT ENDS ONE YEAR FROM DATE OF HIRE WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF EXTENSION OR BECOMING CAREER.  

Overtime Eligible:
(FLSA)

Non-Exempt  

Union/HEERA Representation:

This position is not represented by a collective bargaining unit  

Department:

UNIVERSITY EXTENSION - 027025  

Department Description:

UC Davis Extension is the continuing and professional education division of UC Davis. In this capacity, UC Davis Extension partners with campus schools, colleges and faculty to create global access to the distinctive knowledge and resources of UC Davis. UC Davis Extension instructors include outstanding faculty from every school and college as well as distinctive working professionals in a wide variety of disciplines. Last year, UC Davis Extension recorded more than 62,000 enrollments in 1,400 unique classes, serving students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries. Courses are offered onsite and online in a variety of formats, including short courses, conferences, certificate programs and self-supporting master's degrees. Courses are open to the public and offered on a contract basis through partnerships with private companies, government agencies and international peer universities. UC Davis Extension is completely self-supporting, generating more than $40 million in annual revenue from course fees, public and private contracts and grants. Each year UC Davis Extension contributes nearly $10 million to UC Davis in the form of revenue shared with partner schools and colleges, fees and assessments, and course discounts extended to staff and faculty. As an academic unit of the University, UCDE employs over 200 career employees (PSS, MSP, CX, TX, SX, Academics), utilizes limited, contract and more than 50 student employees during peak periods, and draws on the expertise of over 400 by agreement instructors.  

Location:

Sacramento (does not include UCDHS)  

Allow Applicants to Attach:

Resume
Cover Letter
Other Document
References  

Position Details

 

Job Summary:

Under the direction of instructional designers and project managers, works with faculty and instructors to create new courses for online delivery and to define and implement appropriate instructional strategies to redesign existing coursework for distributed delivery via the web, with no loss of integrity or effectiveness. Specifically, works with Instructional Designer to determine educational objectives, learning outcomes, audience assessment, ensure copyright procedures are followed, assist in determining course format, content capture methodology, media elements to be included in course, interactivity elements, assessment techniques, and overall course design for higher education, professional and continuing education audiences.  

Physical Demands:

 

Work Environment:

Position is based in Sacramento at the Sutter Square Galleria facility. Valid CA driver's license required.
Use own vehicle as transportation to meeting locations within the greater Sacramento area.
Work occasional overtime. Ability to work flexible hours.

UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.  

Background Check Required:

This position is a critical position and subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history and identity checks.

No  

Qualifications

 

Minimum Qualifications:

-Experience converting instructional content into various presentational formats for higher education, professional and continuing education audiences.
-Experience in information design using industry best practices.
- Experience using PowerPoint to create visual presentations.
-Oral and written communication skills to develop courseware, scripts, training materials, etc., and convey them to a diverse audience.
-Organizational skills to achieve timely progress on multiple simultaneous complex projects, distribute effort among the projects, meet tight deadlines and maintain a high level of productivity.
-Skill to take direction from multiple design leads on multiple, simultaneous projects.  

Preferred Qualifications:

-Experience in the application of technology in instruction within a higher educational, professional, or continuing education setting.
-Knowledge of the principles of curriculum design and development.
-Experience with a variety of instructional delivery media.
-Skill to communicate technical and non-technical information with staff members, at all levels, and students within the University.
-Interpersonal, oral and written communication skills for interfacing with a wide variety of professional and academic individuals to include private sector vendors, contractors and customers with varied computer skills.
-Organizational and creative problem solving skills.
-Experience with a designing graphics and layouts.
-Experience designing and developing training content.
-Knowledge of web based training delivery.
-Knowledge of teaching principles and practices.  

Quick Link To This Position:

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The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

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Online Instructional Designer/Technologist - Sacramento, CA

 Requisition Number:

03015970  

Recruitment Open To:

UCD/UCDHS Employees and General Public  

Final Filing Date

03-10-2016  

Closing Date:

 

Position:

ONLINE INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER/TECHNOLOGIST  

Payroll Title

ANALYST V  

Number of Positions:

1  

Salary:

$54,714 - $98,486/anually; salary commensurate with experience  

Appointment Type:

Career  

Appointment Description:

100%. Monday-Friday; 8:00am-5:00pm  

Overtime Eligible:
(FLSA)

Exempt  

Union/HEERA Representation:

This position is not represented by a collective bargaining unit  

Department:

UNIVERSITY EXTENSION - 027025  

Department Description:

UC Davis Extension is the continuing and professional education division of UC Davis. In this capacity, UC Davis Extension partners with campus schools, colleges and faculty to create global access to the distinctive knowledge and resources of UC Davis. UC Davis Extension instructors include outstanding faculty from every school and college as well as distinctive working professionals in a wide variety of disciplines. Last year, UC Davis Extension recorded more than 62,000 enrollments in 1,400 unique classes, serving students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries. Courses are offered onsite and online in a variety of formats, including short courses, conferences, certificate programs and self-supporting master's degrees. Courses are open to the public and offered on a contract basis through partnerships with private companies, government agencies and international peer universities. UC Davis Extension is completely self-supporting, generating more than $40 million in annual revenue from course fees, public and private contracts and grants. Each year UC Davis Extension contributes nearly $10 million to UC Davis in the form of revenue shared with partner schools and colleges, fees and assessments, and course discounts extended to staff and faculty. As an academic unit of the University, UCDE employs over 200 career employees (PSS, MSP, CX, TX, SX, Academics), utilizes limited, contract and more than 50 student employees during peak periods, and draws on the expertise of over 400 by agreement instructors.  

Location:

Sacramento (does not include UCDHS)  

Allow Applicants to Attach:

Resume
Cover Letter
Other Document
References  

Position Details

 

Job Summary:

Under general direction of the Lead Instructional Designer, work directly with department staff, faculty and/or Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to design online and blended courses and course materials for higher education, professional and continuing education audiences. Work closely with the faculty/SME regarding assessment and evaluation of web-based learning resources. Act as instructional technologist to implement educational technology trends & applications with a focus on pedagogical contexts, and ADA/WCAG 2.0/universal design requirements pertaining to eLearning/educational technology. Work with other teaching and learning groups on campus to expand the acceptance, utilization, and capabilities of the Online Learning Campus (OLC) and other Learning Management Systems.  

Physical Demands:

 

Work Environment:

-Due to the mission-critical services provided by this department, this position may work hours other than Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm. Occasional evening and/or weekend work may be required during critical periods such as a course launch.
-Work flexible hours.
-Possess a valid California driver's license.
-Use own vehicle as transportation to meeting locations within the greater Sacramento area.
-Position is based in Sacramento at the Sutter Square Galleria facility.
-UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.  

Background Check Required:

This position is a critical position and subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history and identity checks.

Yes  

Qualifications

 

Minimum Qualifications:

-Educational background and experience in instructional design, adult learning theory or Instructional Technology.
-Experience in the use of instructional design principles and models, and instructional design process for higher education, professional and continuing education audiences.
-Experience in leading and facilitating learning strategy meetings with faculty.
-Experience integrating multimedia into web-based courses and familiarity with tools used to produce web-based materials, such as Presenter, Articulate, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Captivate, digital video, digital camera, digital audio, and editing software.
-Experience incorporating ADA design and development standards for web based delivery into online course content development. Familiarity with the concept of universal design.
-Experience as an Instructional Designer of quality and complex online courses including redesigning traditional classroom courses for online delivery.
-Proficient in storyboarding and script writing.
-Experience integrating advances in media into the design, development, and implementation of learning applications.
-Experience editing faculty-generated content.
-Experience developing, conducting, and analyzing surveys, interviews, and information while synthesizing ideas and integrating information that results in a holistic versus fragmented perspective and action.
-Experience in strategic planning, analytical and program evaluation to provide recommendations.
-Proficient with learning management systems such as Moodle and Canvas.
-Experience in leading development project teams and coordinating project resources.
-Experience in managing multiple projects, deadlines, and resolving issues.
-Superior communication (oral, written, presentation, documentation) and interpersonal skills and professional poise to facilitate meetings and interact with diverse stakeholder groups.  

Preferred Qualifications:

-Master's degree in instructional design, adult learning theory or Instructional Technology and/or equivalent experience/training.
-Experience identifying and documenting potential problems and opportunities and recommending solutions.
-Experience with interface design principles to facilitate instructional effectiveness and user friendliness as well as preparing design documents, communications, and proposals in this area of expertise.
-Experience applying instructional technology in innovative ways to design effective learning and teaching solutions.
-Educational background and experience in the use of learning theory, preferably cognitive learning theory, or similar contemporary theories around teaching and learning.
-Understanding of production processes for video and graphics.
-Experience with leading edge performance technology design concepts and practices.
-Experience resolving complex problems without assistance and anticipating and managing risks in area of expertise.
-Experience with prototype testing.
-Experience performing program and facilities analyses and evaluation of technical operations.
-Innovative problem solving that supports business issues.
-Experience in performing analysis to establish project tasks, and deadline requirements.
-Proficient in a variety of project management tools and systems.
-Experience with MOOCs on platforms such as Coursera.  

Quick Link To This Position:

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The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

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Digital Field Trainer - Sacramento, CA

Employee Type: Full-Time

Location: Sacramento, CA

Job Type: Training

Experience: 3 to 5 years

Date Posted: 2/24/2016

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Job Description

Do you enjoy helping others grow through teaching and training? Do you enjoy traveling and working in a fast-paced, team-driven environment? McClatchy is seeking a motivated, innovation-driven Digital Field Trainer to join our team and train staff on cutting-edge digital products and sales. You will be based in one of our markets, and have the opportunity to work remotely. Because you will be traveling to our different markets across the US, you must be willing and able to travel by car and airplane, approximately 50% of the time.

Who we are:

McClatchy is a leading news and information publisher offering news, information and marketing solutions in many of the nation's best markets. Every day, our talented employees create and deliver award-winning journalism and advertising solutions to growing audiences and businesses. Our digital and print publications lineup includes iconic brands such as the Miami Herald, The Kansas City Star, The Sacramento Bee, The Charlotte Observer, The (Raleigh) News and Observer, and the (Fort Worth) Star-Telegram. McClatchy is headquartered in Sacramento, Calif., and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol MNI.

In this role you will:

• Develop and maintain ongoing curriculum for digital products and digital sales strategies that include benchmarks to measure success;
• Develop reference collateral and learning tools to reinforce training curriculum;
• Work closely with corporate digital sales development managers and market sales managers to set each market’s specific training strategy including structure of curriculum and established benchmarks;
• Deliver in-market class-room style training, side-by-side field training and coaching as well as webinar sessions;
• Ensure sales teams and sales managers achieve mastery level understanding while successfully executing specific revenue objectives;
• Support the launch of new products with training that demonstrates use of the new product within the existing portfolio;
• Build strong relationships and credibility with the corporate digital team and market managers;
• Weekly/monthly reporting and tracking;
• Attend corporate digital sales meetings.

Job Requirements

Your Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field or equivalent work experience; 
• 3-5 years related digital experience;
• Digital product knowledge: SEM, target display, reputation and social;
• Digital sales and marketing knowledge;
• Experience developing digital product and sales training curriculum;
• Experience leading front-line training across all organizational levels;
• Experience establishing training mastery through set benchmarks;
• Proficient in the use of iPad/tablet presentations, video conferencing and webinar software;
• Advanced PC skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
• Must be able to adapt quickly and efficiently to change, and work well under pressure with tight deadlines;
• Excellent written and oral presentation skills to effectively present information to people at mulitple levels of the organization;
• Strong leadership skills;
• Ability to assess organizational needs and pro-actively develop customized plans to address unique market challenges;
• Valid driver's license required; 
• Frequent travel required (up to 50%). Must be willing to travel.

 What can McClatchy offer you?

• YOU can make a difference everyday;
• Work for a company that truly values the individual;
• Challenging, motivating, and a fun work environment. We believe that success comes from a dynamic working environment that offers professionals an opportunity to grow and succeed alongside extraordinary people.
• Company culture that is guided by our core values, thriving on passion, challenging employees to make a difference every day, with excellence for the people we support every day.

Join us and apply today!

We’d love for you to get to know who we are-our history-our culture-what matters most to us.

We are McClatchy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xp2bEWWzvsA
McClatchy offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a post-offer drug screen.

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Bill Review Trainer/Hearing Specialist - Rancho Cordova, CA

 

Providing both satisfying and challenging work along with a highly professional and friendly work atmosphere, Sedgwick has a strong commitment to its colleagues and its clients. If you are seeking a place where you can do great things for those whose lives you touch while maximizing your own career possibilities, Sedgwick is the place for you. As the largest and most innovative Third Party Administrator in the claims industry and the first and only TPA to receive both recognition as the Best TPA in America and the coveted Employer of Choice designation, we invite you to come be a part of our team and, “Claim Your Future.”

PRIMARY PURPOSE: To develop and conduct technical training for all new and existing departmental colleagues; to represent client employers at hearings before the appropriate judicial body.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops and maintains departmental technical training materials.
• Trains and monitors progress of new departmental colleagues; trains existing departmental colleagues on procedural and system changes.
• Provides training for colleagues in other departments as required.
• Assists in development and maintenance of departmental policies and procedures.
• Reviews upcoming hearings and prepares necessary documentation to represent clients' interests; supports legal counsel in regard to hearings; appears before the judicial body on behalf of clients.
• Reviews state files to update company files accordingly.
• Performs lien negotiations.
• Completes special projects as required.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Supports the organization's quality program(s).
• Travels as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Licensing
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred. Valid driver's license required.

Experience
Five (5) years experience in workers' compensation field in a high client-contact position or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

Skills & Knowledge

• Excellent oral and written communication, including presentation skills
• Excellent knowledge of billing codes
• PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
• Leadership/management/motivational skills
• Strong analytical and interpretive skills
• Strong problem solving skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to be flexible and handle multiple/changing priorities
• Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies

WORK ENVIRONMENT
When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.

Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines

Physical: Computer keyboarding, travel as required

Auditory/Visual: Hearing, vision and talking

NOTE: Credit security clearance, confirmed via a background credit check, is required for this position.

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Senior Records Analyst - Sacramento, CA 

Job Posting Date: 02/22/2016

Requisition #: 52928382-E01

Job Category: Compliance / Risk / Quality Assurance

Job Level: 2. Individual Contributor

Company

 

 

 

 

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (Utility) is a public utility operating in northern and central

California. The Utility engages in the businesses of electricity and natural gas distribution;

electricity generation, procurement, and transmission; and natural gas procurement, transportation,

and storage. The Utility serves approximately 5.1 million electricity distribution customers with

141,215 circuit miles of distribution lines, 18,616 circuit miles of interconnected transmission lines

and approximately 4.3 million natural gas distribution customers with 42,141 miles distribution

pipelines, 6,438 miles of transmission pipelines.

There are approximately 22,000 employees who carry out the Utility’s primary business—the

 

transmission and delivery of energy. The company provides electricity and gas to approximately 15

million people throughout a 70,000-square mile service area in northern and central California. The

Service area stretches from Eureka in the north to Bakersfield in the south, and from the Pacific

Ocean in the west to the Sierra Nevada in the east. PG&E’s gas business consists of 2,900

 

employees throughout the territory that sit within three functional areas.

PG&E has a culture of commitment to its core value of public and employee safety, and to its other

core values of open communication, operational excellence, accountability, teamwork, diversity,

and inclusion. PG&E expects that all of its leaders conduct themselves with the highest ethics and

integrity, and get the job done each day consistent with its values.

Pacific Gas and Electric Company is an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity

employer that actively pursues and hires a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive

consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age,

religion, physical or mental disability status, medical condition, protected veteran status, marital

status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic

information or any other factor that is not related to the job.

Department Overview

 

 

 

 

The Enterprise Records and Information Management (ERIM) organization is a newly created

organization that will transform PG&E’s records and information assets management practices to

 

ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and promote safe and effective business operations.

PG&E will lead the Utility Industry by achieving best in class.

The ERIM organization is responsible for policy, strategy and guidance for records and information

assets, monitoring compliance and supporting the development of consistent and integrated

processes that promote the responsible management of the information lifecycle to further PG&E’s

 

immediate and future regulatory, legal and operational requirements.

Enterprise Records and Information Management ERIM) is an enterprise-wide program driving the

Lines of Business(LOB) to become compliant, efficient, and have systemic control of the creation,

receipt, maintenance, use, and disposition of records; including the processes for capturing and

maintaining evidence of information about business activities and transactions. The incumbents

ensure traceable, verifiable, complete, accurate and reliable asset information is available to

support business decisions for an assigned line of business (LOB). Incumbents develop

implementation plans to ensure compliance with corporate RIM strategy and records governance.

The ERIM team coordinates and works with the Legal Department, Internal Audit, Regulatory

Relations, Information Technology and other LOB’s to manage risk and drive continuous

 

improvement in our operations.

Position Summary

 

 

 

 

The Senior Records Analyst supports the ERIM (Enterprise Records Information Management)

Program within a line of business to promote the compliant and efficient control of records and

information management including creation, use, retention and disposition. This includes (1) the

implementation of ERIM policies, (2) the identification, development and implementation of line of

business procedures and controls to manage active and inactive physical and electronic records;

(3) tracking line of business compliance with all requirements for information access, protection

and retention; (4) providing guidance and training for the line of business on ERIM program

requirements; and (5) acts as a liaison between ERIM and the line of business information to

support program activities and promoting effective management of records and information.

The successful candidate must be an advocate for safety and will help PG&E attain its vision of

being the leading utility by leveraging the skills and experience of a diverse team to focus on the

successful delivery and maintenance of a Records and Information Management program.

Qualifications

 

 

 

 

Minimum

• 5 years related experience in records management or applicable experience

 

Desired

• Working knowledge of retention guidelines and relevant records and information management

 

technology applications for records retention

• Understanding of ARMA International's Generally Accepted Recordkeeping Principles (GARP),

 

US DOD 5015.02, ISO 15489, and other relevant RIM industry guidelines

• Knowledge of systems and tools for paper and electronic records, such as Documentum,

 

SharePoint, etc.

•

Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal

and influence skills

• Strong collaboration skills

• Presentation skills; ability to deliver technical training

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Learning Management System Coordinator - Sacramento, CA

 

LOCATION: Dignity Health

DEPARTMENT: Strategic Learning Development

SHIFT: 8HOUR, Day

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full Time

HRS PER PAY PERIOD: 80

JOB ID: 1600004304

LMS Coordinator

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for the coordination of the organization's Learning Management System (LMS), and assists the Director, Clinical Education with the development and delivery of training and educational initiatives. This may include but is not limited to maintenance, trouble shooting, training and serving as a liaison to user groups; annual education and regulatory compliance training and development; assisting with course design, delivery and tracking; service excellence and quality initiatives; and facilitating other education, as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Manages the Learning Management System of the organization to include course design using SCORM, data base maintenance, trouble shooting, customer service support to end users, training facilitator, and serves as the organization's liaison to the HealthStream User Groups (HUG’s) activities.

2. Collaborates with Information Technology, HUG groups, and HealthStream to ensure LMS integrity, accuracy of reports and generation of customized reports. Provides cost analysis reports, as requested and works within a budget.
3. Serves as the hospital specialist on the LMS capabilities and trains employees on the features and functions of the system.
4. Responsible for the efficient and accurate processes of registration, tracking and reporting of education courses to include computer based, instructor led, and certifications.
5. Collaborates with Educators and content experts to develop and deploy education courses and materials for the organization.
6. Under the supervision of the Director, Clinical Education assists with the development and delivery or organizational wide training initiatives, which may include regulatory compliance, standards of performance, quality initiatives, etc.
7. Assists with the assessment, measurement of success, and analysis of the effectiveness of training initiatives.
8. Maintains continuity of departmental services by modeling and utilizing positive, constructive communication to staff, customers, hospital leadership, and others.
9. Assesses programs to ensure cost effective measures are initiated, utilizing effective time management and efficient use of equipment and supply resources.
10. Prepares reports for the Director of Staff Development. Advises Director regarding HealthStream opportunities.

Experience:
Previous experience in the development of office systems is required.
Familiarity with all aspects of technical, clerical, and fiscal management and strong knowledge base in health education programs is preferred.

Education:
Associate’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Training:
Training in and/or strong background in eLearning design, web-based design, presentation design, database design and management.

Special Skills:
Good verbal, written and interpersonal communication and collaboration skills
Effective multi-tasking, project planning and prioritization techniques
Proficient technical/computer skills including spreadsheet and word processing
Successful problem resolution methods
Flexible work style with ability to work independently under minimal supervision
Critical-thinking and decision making skills.
Strong analytical and statistical skills preferred.

Travel Requirement:
Must be able to work varying hours and travel to multiple work sites.

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The Department of Personnel Services, Employment Services Division announces the exam for:

Training and Development Manager

Exam #   27802-16-O

Approximate Monthly Salary: $7,890.90 - $9,592.62

Filing Deadline: 5:00 PM on February 16, 2016

There is an additional 3.35% Management Differential which is added to the posted salary for this class.

There is a scheduled 4.00% salary increase for this position effective June 26, 2016.

DESCRIPTION

Under general direction, the Training and Development Manager plans, organizes, develops, directs and participates in the establishment and maintenance of a diverse County training and development program.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Either: 

1. Two years of experience as a Senior Training and Development Specialist, or Senior Personnel Analyst performing training duties in Sacramento County Services. The Senior Personnel Analyst’s primary duties must have been training or employee development related.

Or: 

2. A Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university with major course work in human resource development, communications, career development, organizational development, adult education, or closely related field, AND Five years of professional level experience in planning and conducting employee development training programs including supervisory and management development training, at least one year of which must have included responsibility for training trainers and developing new training programs.

A Master’s degree in human resource development, communications, career development, organizational development, or training in adult or higher education may substitute for one year of the required general training experience.

Filing Deadline: 5:00 PM on February 16, 2016

Please see job announcement for important testing information, including tentative test dates. This communication is a courtesy announcement only and is not meant to replace the full job announcement. Please view the official job announcement for all requirements and testing information. The full job announcement and on-line application is available for viewing on our website, or by visiting our office in person:

www.saccountyjobs.net

County of Sacramento
Department of Personnel Services

Employment Services Division

700 H Street, Room 4667

Sacramento, CA 95814

TRAINING OFFICER I - PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM (CALPERS)

OPEN EXAMINATION – SPOT: SACRAMENTO COUNTY

EXAM CODE: 4PA34

CONTINUOUS EXAMINATION FILING

MONTHLY SALARY RANGE - Minimum $4,600 / Maximum $5,758 

Please click on the link to view the exam bulletin at https://jobs.ca.gov/JOBSGEN/4PA34.PDF and instructions on how to apply. 

A new Training Officer position is available at CalPERS in the Human Resources All Staff Training Unit! Desktop training (MS products), analytical, and soft skills mostly.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

All applicants must meet the education and/or experience requirements for this examination at the time of completing the Training & Experience examination. Experience applicable to one of the following patterns may be combined on a proportional basis with experience applicable to the other pattern to meet the total experience requirements, provided that the combined qualifying experience totals at least 30 months. Education may not be used to reduce this 30-month limit. Either I Experience: One year of experience in the California state service performing the duties of a Staff Services Analyst, Range C. (Persons applying experience toward this pattern must have had an assignment in California state service planning, organizing, conducting and evaluating employee training programs in a variety of subjects.) Or II Experience: Three years of experience in planning, organizing, conducting, and evaluating employee training programs covering a variety of subjects. (Experience in California state service applied toward this pattern must include one year of experience performing duties comparable in level of responsibility to those of a Staff Services Analyst, Range C.) and Education: Equivalent to graduation from college. (Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.) (Promotional candidates who are within six months of satisfying the experience requirement for this class will be admitted to the examination, but they must fully meet the experience requirement before being eligible for appointment.) 

EXAMINATION SCOPE 

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE - WEIGHTED 100.00% 

Knowledge of:

• 1. Principles and methods of adult learning, performance management, training consultation, counseling, and group facilitation.
• 2. Training methodologies, resources, and equipment.
• 3. Analytical and statistical methods.
• 4. Principles of written and oral expression to effectively communicate ideas, thoughts, and presentations.
• 5. Principles of public administration.
• 6. Applicable training laws, rules, regulations, policies, and MOUs.
• 7. Principles and processes to establish, measure, and improve customer satisfaction and quality service standards.
• 8. Policies, procedures, methods, and strategies to promote effective security and safety operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
• 9. Methods to assess behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation and the impact on the learning environment.
• 10. The various methods and technologies used to design and deliver training.
• 11. Evolving training and development trends and best practices to effectively analyze, design, implement, evaluate, and improve training.
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• Skill to:
  
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• 12. Manage multiple tasks and priorities, and meet due dates timely and accurately.
• 13. Exhibit active listening by giving full attention to what others are saying, taking time to understand others’ opinions, asking questions for clarification, and not interrupting others.
• 14. Effectively lead groups, project teams, and planning sessions using facilitation methods and practices.
• 15. Select and use adult learning theory/instructional design methods and procedures appropriate for the situation to effectively deliver content.
• 16. Gain trust and cooperation from others to obtain information and accomplish goals.
• 17. Perceive the impact and implications of changes to customers and stakeholders.
• 18. Consult with internal and external customers on various performance, training, and human resource needs and issues.
• 19. Appropriately assess performance needs and gaps; recommends applicable interventions and solutions.
• 20. Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• 21. Proficiently use office/business tools, computer desktop applications, and department communication systems.
• 22. Plan training activities and classes for employees with varying skill levels.
• 23. Convey information effectively both in writing and verbally.
• 24. Use diplomacy to effectively diffuse charged situations.
• 25. Communicate in a professional and effective manner with others utilizing tact and interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships in all situations.
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• Ability to:
  
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• 26. Plan, organize, conduct, and evaluate training programs.
• 27. Analyze data and situations accurately, and adopt an effective course of action.
• 28. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• 29. Establish and maintain effective working relationships in all situations.
• 30. Implement changes in training programs/courses based on evaluations/analysis of data (i.e., industry standards, field studies, participant and peer feedback, class audits, management direction, and best practices for continuous quality improvement).
• 31. Physically lift a maximum of 40 pounds in order to move and/or transport training tools, equipment, aids, and materials to training sites.
• 32. Develop and recommend creative and cost-effective solutions and remedies.
• 33. Apply training laws, rules, regulations, policies, and MOUs

HOW TO APPLY 

All applicants must complete the Training and Experience Examination (at this link) AND submit a Standard State Application (678) with any required educational documentation (if applicable). Applications must be received within 14 days of completing the online examination. Applications are available through the internet at http://www.jobs.ca.gov and may be filed in person or by mail. Incomplete applications or resumes alone will not be accepted. Applications sent via internet, faxed, or e-mailed will not be accepted for any reason. Applications received without the required documents will result in rejection from this examination. 

Deliver in Person: Between 8 am - 5 pm M-F 

 

CalPERS 

Human Resources Division

Exam Services Attn: Melinda Mercado 

400 P Street, 3rd FL, Room 3260, LPN 

Sacramento, CA 95814 

Mailing Address

CalPERS  

Human Resources Division 

Exam Services Attn: Melinda Mercado 

P.O. Box 942718

Sacramento, CA 94229-2718 

PLEASE INCLUDE EXAM CODE 4PA34 ON YOUR STATE APPLICATION. DO NOT SUBMIT APPLICATIONS TO THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES OR THE STATE PERSONNEL BOARD.

Training Specialist - Sacramento, CA

 

Job Announcement Number:  CNS-16-022-1618377

 

SALARY RANGE:

$42,923.00 to $45,905.00 / Per Year

OPEN PERIOD:

Thursday, February 4, 2016 to Thursday, February 18, 2016

SERIES & GRADE:

NY-0301-02

POSITION INFORMATION:

Full Time - Excepted Service Temporary NTE 1 Year

PROMOTION POTENTIAL:

02

DUTY LOCATIONS:

1 vacancy in the following location:
Sacramento, CA View Map

WHO MAY APPLY:

US Citizens and Status Candidates

SECURITY CLEARANCE:

Public Trust - Background Investigation

SUPERVISORY STATUS:

No

JOB SUMMARY:

The Training Specialist under the guidance of the Assistant Program Director for Training implements a strategic plan to support the coordination of member and team leader training and development, service learning, and evaluation essential in accomplishing the NCCC program located in Sacramento, CA.

ABOUT US:

Established in 1993, the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) is a Federal agency that engages more than 5 million Americans in service through its core programs -- Senior Corps, AmeriCorps, and the Social Innovation Fund -- and leads President Obama’s national call to service initiative, United We Serve.

As the nation’s largest grantmaker for service and volunteering, CNCS plays a critical role in strengthening America’s nonprofit sector and addressing our nation’s challenges through service.

CNCS harnesses America’s most powerful resource – the energy and talents of our citizens – to solve problems. We believe that everyone can make a difference and that all of us should try. From grade school through retirement, CNCS empowers Americans and fosters a lifetime of service.

Employer of National Service

As an Employer of National Service, CNCS is committed to providing job opportunities to national service participants.  Accordingly, qualified AmeriCorps members (current and former), returned Peace Corps volunteers and other national service participants are encouraged to apply to our positions.

TRAVEL REQUIRED

• Not Required

RELOCATION AUTHORIZED

• No

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• You must be a United States Citizen
• A 2-year probationary period is required for new Federal employees
• Merit Promotion applicants must submit a SF-50 to verify Status and grade

DUTIES:

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The Training Specialist is a key partner in the delivery of training programs for AmeriCorps National Civilian Community (NCCC) Corps Members.Each campus enrolls approximately 100 new Corps Members every six months.Primary responsibilities will include:

• Working with a complex automated training schedule for Corps Member training.
• Controlling the logistics for all Campus training.Logistical activities include physically arranging tables and chairs in the training space, positioning audio-visual equipment, and placement of individual training materials.Campus training programs include but are not limited to: team leader training, the Corps Training Institute, Life after AmeriCorps activities, project specific training, and transition and mid-year training.
• Explaining the NCCC mission and training approach to outside training providers to facilitate the accomplishment of meaningful training.
• Presenting/conducting training programs and orientation sessions.
• Gathering and analyzing training evaluation data and individual Corps Member development data and produces periodic progress reports.
• Producing and assembling training and meeting materials.
• Accomplishing a variety of administrative support tasks to include scheduling meetings and recording minutes, producing correspondence, establishing and maintaining files, ordering supplies.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

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Applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience (paid, unpaid, or volunteer work) comparable in scope and responsibility to at least the upper range of the NY-01 level or equivalent to the GS-06 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is that which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience must include all of the following: 1) work experience requiring tracking and reporting on large amounts of automated data; 2) experience independently presenting training or orientation sessions; 3) work experience coordinating the logistical requirements for training programs, conferences, large scale meetings or other large scale events; and 4) experience working with audio- visual equipment to include downloading videos, producing sound effects, etc.

Such experience should be clearly documented in the applicant's resume. If you qualify based on education alone, please see the requirements below

EDUCATION:

If you are qualifying based on  education alone, you must have one full year of graduate level education or superior academic achievement as defined by being in the upper third of your graduating class; or possessing a 3.0 GPA or higher over four years of education; or possessing a 3.5 GPA or higher during final 2 years of education.  Such education must be from an accredited institution and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work.  You must submit an unofficial copy of your college transcript. You must submit evidence that any education completed in a foreign institution is equivalent to U.S. educational standards.

You may also qualify based on a combination of education and experience, if applicable. 

REQUIREMENTS

If you are selected for this position, you will be required to satisfactorily complete a background investigation.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

Your application will be evaluated first for the basic qualifications described above.  The applications that meet the basic qualifications will be evaluated further against the following criteria:

1. Technical Competence

2. Data Management

Important Note:  Your resume must support your answers to the job specific questions.  High self-assessment on the Occupational Questionnaire that is not supported by the information in your resume or supporting documents can/will result in elimination from further consideration.  If you do not answer all of the job specific questions you will not be considered.  Incomplete applications (resume and required supporting documents) will be considered ineligible.  Qualified applicants will be placed in one of the following three categories:

1 - Qualified Category - Meets the minimum qualification requirements as described in the Qualifications section of this announcement.

2 - Well Qualified Category - Meets the minimum qualification requirements and demonstrates proficiency based on the answers to the job specific questions.

3 - Best Qualified Category - Meets the minimum qualification requirements and demonstrates high level proficiency based on the answers to the job specific questions.

NOTE:  Status candidates will be considered under the provisions of the Corporation's Human Resources system which allows for:

1) Non-competitive referral of lateral candidates; and

2) The separation of status and non-status applicants for referral purposes.
Status candidates will be referred on one selection list only, i.e., either merit promotion or non-competitive.

Nonstatus candidates who are eligible for Noncompetitive referral, e.g. Peace Corps, VRA, etc., will be referred under Noncompetitive procedures only.  For Noncompetitive categories, See "Special Employment Consideration" below under "Other Information."

 

THE FOLLOWING IS OPTIONAL BASED ON MANAGEMENT DECISION.  DELETE IF NOT USED.

IMPORTANT NOTE: If you are identified as a leading candidate for this position, you may be contacted via email and asked to respond to the following narratives within 5 days of contact:

1. Technical Competence

2. Data Management

Please do not submit this information at this stage in the application process.

BENEFITS:

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The Corporation for National and Community Service offers a comprehensive benefits package.  Explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employees at http://www.opm.gov/retire/retire_jobseekers.asp. 

OTHER INFORMATION:

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/59 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency.

Veteran's Preference: If you are claiming 5-point or 10-point veteran's preference, you must submit documentation described below in "Required Documents."

Special Employment Consideration: Persons with disabilities, disabled veterans who have a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more, certain other veterans, spouses of certain members of the Armed Forces, VISTA volunteers, some Peace Corps employees and returning Peace Corps volunteers are examples of individuals who are potentially eligible for noncompetitive appointment.  If you are eligible and would like to be considered for one of these noncompetitive appointments, applicable documentation that supports your eligibility must be submitted with your application package. 

 

 

HOW TO APPLY:

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To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on Thursday, February 18, 2016 to receive consideration.

* To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.

* Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.

* It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. 

* To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the Agency has sent related to this application.  Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

* To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement.  You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

• Resume showing relevant experience (cover letter optional);
  Veterans' Preference Documentation (DD-214, VA Letter, and SF-15 if claiming 10-point preference; DD-214 if claiming 5-point preference), if applicable;
  For Merit Promotion Eligibility: SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action (must indicate tenure and position occupied), if applicable;
  Documentation supporting eligibility for Non-Competitive appointment, e.g., Schedule A (severely disabled), eligible veterans (VRA or 30-percent or more disabled), VISTA, Peace Corps, etc., if applicable

 

Faxing Applications or Supporting Documents:

You are encouraged to apply online.  Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.

NOTE:  If you applied online and your application is complete, do not fax the paper application (1203FX) as this will overwrite your prior online responses and may result in you being found ineligible.

If you completed the occupational questionnaire online and are unable to upload supporting document(s):

1. To fax your documents, you must use the following cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf and provide the required information.  The Vacancy ID is 1618377.

2. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.

If you cannot complete the Application Package online, you may fax all of your materials.  The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on Thursday, February 18, 2016  to receive consideration.  Keep a copy of your fax confirmation in the event verification is needed.

To complete the occupational questionnaire and submit via fax:

1. Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire.

2. Print the 1203FX form, follow the instructions and provide your responses to the occupational questionnaire items http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdfimage/opm1203fx.pdf. 

3. Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144.  Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

Charlene Alexander
Phone: (555)555-5555
Fax: (202)606-3466
Email: CALEXANDER.GUEST@CNS.GOV

Agency Information:
Corporation for National and Community Service
1201 New York Ave NW
Washington, DC
20525 Fax: (202)606-3466

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:

Once the occupational questionnaire is received, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful, however, you must also include a resume and any other documents that are applicable to you under the "Required Documents" section of this vacancy announcement. After a review of your complete application is made, you will be notified of your status via email. Please be aware that emails could reside in your "junk," "bulk," or "spam" mail folder, depending on your filters.  You will be notified of the final outcome.

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Faculty Technology Training Coordinator - Davis, CA

 

 Job Requisition

Requisition Number:

03015860  

Recruitment Open To:

UCD/UCDHS Employees and General Public  

Final Filing Date

03-04-2016  

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled  

Position:

FACULTY TECHNOLOGY TRAINING COORDINATOR  

Payroll Title

TRAINER 3  

Number of Positions:

1  

Salary:

$4,091.67 - $8,050.00/Mo.  

Appointment Type:

Career  

Appointment Description:

100%; M-F, 8am-5pm  

Overtime Eligible:
(FLSA)

Exempt  

Union/HEERA Representation:

This position is not represented by a collective bargaining unit  

Department:

IET ACADEMIC TECHNOLOGY SVCS - 061417  

Department Description:

The mission of Information and Educational Technology (IET) is to create and support an information technology environment that enhances the ability of the UC Davis community to teach, do research and provide public service. In support of the University's mission, IET will deliver an infrastructure of technological services appropriate to the requirements of the campus community. Academic Technology Services, a department of IET, provides the campus with a full spectrum of educational technology services and applications. The three main areas of educational technology are (1) Media Services (photographic, audio/video, graphics / illustration, animation, videoconferencing, and special events support); (2) Academic Applications programming and support (Learning Management system, digital repository, podcasting, webcasting, online collaboration tools, including faculty support and training); and (3) Learning Spaces (implementation and support for technologies in all general assignment classrooms, computer classrooms and labs, and a-v and computing equipment loan services). All of the services provided meet the educational, research and public service needs of the University in support of the campus strategic plan. To visit the ATS homepage, please go to: http://ats.ucdavis.edu/

To see IET job postings and complete job descriptions, please click on http://iet.ucdavis.edu/ietjobs/jobs.html  

Location:

Davis  

Allow Applicants to Attach:

Resume
Cover Letter
References  

Position Details

 

Job Summary:

Under the direct supervision of the Academic Associate Director of Academic Technology Services, work directly with faculty to understand and best use instructional technologies and the campus learning management system to help accomplish teaching and learning goals.

THIS IS NOT AN H-1B OPPORTUNITY
"*CB"

The role of this position is to develop, administer, implement and teach classes, programs and workshops for campus faculty related to technology in support of effective instruction (e.g., with a focus on active learning, collaborative learning, and adaptive learning), to work with unit professionals in accomplishing tasks related to the delivery and management of such programs and services, and to consult with UC Davis faculty on the best practices in teaching with technology.  

Physical Demands:

 

Work Environment:

Work in a busy office environment with frequent interruptions.

Occasional travel required.

UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.  

Background Check Required:

This position is a critical position and subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history and identity checks.

Yes  

Qualifications

 

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience teaching and training faculty and/or staff in the use of technology.

Experience working with a wide range of technologies, including learning management systems, digital repositories, online communications and meeting tools, media creation, databases.

Experience working with the Microsoft Office Suite, with the Windows and Mac OS operating systems.

Skill to deliver coherent/effective presentations on academic technologies to a wide range of audiences of hierarchical levels and technological abilities.

Experience working with a diverse team of colleagues in a teaching or training environment.

Experience to understand the technology needs of faculty and students.

Experience to understand and know the best practices in teaching, learning, and pedagogy.

Experience interacting tactfully and effectively with faculty, management, programmers, staff and all others in the conduct of work.  

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working with the Sakai and Canvas learning management systems.

Teaching experience in a high school or higher education setting.

Working knowledge of UC Davis, including departments and units.

Master's degree or equivalent experience.

Experience supervising student employees.  

Quick Link To This Position:

www.employment.ucdavis.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=72699  

 

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