Training Specialist-Roadway Worker Protection
Description
Job Title: Training Specialist – Roadway Worker Protection | Department: Training Department |
MTA Agency: LIRR | Primary Location(s): Additional Support Locations |
Salary Range/Additional Compensation Details: $57.770341 (100% Wage Progression) | Regulated/ Safety Sensitive: Safety sensitive. |
Union Affiliation: TCU5 | Closing Date (if applicable): 09/25/2025 |
Shift (if applicable): Any | Other: |
About your agency: Chartered in 1834, the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) is the largest, busiest, and oldest continuously operating commuter railroad in the United States. In 2024, this 24/7/365 operation served 75.5 million riders on a system that stretches nearly 120 miles – from Penn Station and Grand Central Madison in Manhattan to Montauk on the eastern tip of Long Island. | |
JOB SUMMARY:
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.
DUTIES AND 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.
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REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- 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.
BENEFITS:
- Commuting Assistance – based on operating MTA agency (complimentary transportation pass within the MTA’s jurisdiction and tax-advantaged accounts)