Training Specialist – Roadway Worker Protection
Description
Title: Training Specialist – Roadway Worker Protection
Department: Employee Training & Corporate Development
Repost Date: 03/21/2025
Close Date: 04/02/2025
Hay Point Evaluation: N/A
100% Hourly Rate of Pay: $57.77 (See Wage Progression Chart)
Position Classification: Safety Sensitive
Location: Various
Reports To: Manager – Safety and Roadway Worker Protection Training
Union Affiliation: TCU- Exception 5
ONLY INTERNAL CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED.
Responsible for researching, developing, and conducting performance-based training and development programs consistent with the needs of the Employee Training and Corporate Development Department and in support of Long Island Rail Road business requirements.
Responsibilities
- Assist in developing and updating lesson plans, exams, and creating audiovisual and technology-based training utilizing standard instructional methodologies.
- Conduct training programs including Train the Trainer.
- Work with management to develop and coordinate training schedules for class and field instruction. May be requested to perform field audits to evaluate the effectiveness of training.
- Monitor, evaluate and document participants performance during the training program, providing effective training and coaching.
- Work with management and end user departments to ensure them currency of training program content and material. Provide feedback to end user department as required. Provide technical guidance, upon request, for students and end user departments.
- All related administrative activities and required record keeping.
- All other related assignments at the request of management in department.
Qualifications
- A four year high school diploma or its educational equivalent (GED or TASC) approved by a State's Department of education or recognized accredited organization.
- Minimum of three years field experience working in the highest capacity.
- Ability to achieve and maintain expected level of performance/proficiency as determined by the Management of the Training Department.
- Ability to demonstrate effective oral, written communication, and interpersonal skills as well as effective platform presentation skills.
- Ability to demonstrate good safety practices, character and attendance.
- Proficient computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe.
- General knowledge of operating rules and physical characteristics of the LIRR.
- General knowledge of FRA regulations concerning Roadway Workers.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license from the state of your legal residence.
Preferred/Desirable Skills/Qualifications:
- Minimum of three years training experience and knowledge of instructional theories and training methods; computer.
- Knowledge of mandated training requirements under OSHA/PESH, FRA, NTSB, NFPA and EPA.
- Prior supervisory experience.
Employees Hired Prior to 9/25/2014:
1st 365 Calendar Days 80%
2nd 365 Calendar Days 85%
3rd 365 Calendar Days 90%
4th 365 Calendar Days 95%
After 1,460 Calendar Days 100%
Employees Hired On or After 9/25/2014:
1st 365 Calendar Days 80%
2nd 365 Calendar Days 80%
3rd 365 Calendar Days 85%
4th 365 Calendar Days 90%
5th 365 Calendar Days 90%
6th 365 Calendar Days 95%
After 2,190 Calendar Days 100%
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