JOB DESCRIPTION:

This is professional services work in evaluating and conducting audits of course requirements for prelicensure and license renewals and to develop and modify training curricula for professional practice review educational programs for allied health related professionals, and to conduct education audits.  Responsibilities include serving as a technical training advisor to the program administrator, instructors, and sponsors, and to interpret laws and rules on course requirements.  Evaluate computer software changes to determine implications and impact on workflow, test and troubleshoot software problems and make recommendations for corrective actions.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

In order to qualify, you must have a Bachelors Degree in Human Resource Development, a Social Science, Business/ Public Administration, or related field and two (2) years staff development experience to include assessing training needs, developing training curricula, and implementing training programs for adults. Equivalent experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

Preference will be given to those candidates who possess experience in adult or professional level development and conducting education audits.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

• The Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, Office of Licensing and Registration has a current vacancy in Gardiner, Maine.
• You must complete the required Supplemental Qualifications Form (part of online application “apply now” process).
• Qualified applicants will be placed on an Employment Register, which will be used to this vacancy.
• Your application evaluation results will be e-mailed to the address you use to login to your online account.

TYPICAL DUTIES in this job classification include:

• Discusses educational programs with administrator.
• Plans, designs, and coordinates education practice review program curricula for identified training populations.  Prepares and distributes notices as appropriate.
• Reviews and evaluates training proposals, negotiates cooperative training agreement(s), monitors performance, and summarizes effectiveness and need for future use.
• Administers and monitors the expenditure of education grant monies.
• Consults with sponsors and school directors on course insufficiencies and work with appropriate individuals to improve the course sufficiently to meet the requirements of law, rule and guidelines. 
• Evaluates requests and takes action on educational program submission to insure compliance with laws, rules and guidelines. 
• Conducts audits of continuing education and prelicensing programs/courses for compliance with law and rule and to evaluate the flow of courses, instructor performance and compliance with outlines submitted in course approval applications. 
• Evaluate proposed software changes to determine implications and impact on workflow and test software upgrades to verify improved functionality.  Troubleshoot software problems to provide details to enable program developers to take corrective actions.  Participate in developing user’s manual and training coworkers on appropriate use of licensing system software.
• Identifies and initiates website updates and edits applicable to course requirements, which may include posting updates to the web.
• Conduct on site course and school operation evaluation and provide feedback to the school director and instructors regarding their performance and recommend changes as appropriate.
• Testify as a witness at adjudicatory hearings on licensing denials involving educational requirements.

TESTING PROCEDURE:

A numerical score will be assigned based on the information you provide in your application as compared to criteria developed by experts who are familiar with this job and its requirements.

The Bureau of Human Resources reserves the right to use any other selection devices necessary in order to identify those candidates who are most qualified.

Maine State Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

SUPPLEMENTAL QUALIFICATIONS FORM

STAFF DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST IV (407205)

Licensing and Registration

APPLICANT’S NAME: _________________________________________________________________

SECTION I:

Directions for Section I ONLY:  Indicate if you have the education/experience listed below.

Directions for Sections II and III:  Using the definitions below as your guide, indicate your skill level by marking the appropriate boxes for each item listed.  It is important that you be as honest as possible in your evaluation of your skills.  If you are selected to be interviewed for one of these positions, you should anticipate the interviewer will have a copy of your self-evaluation and ask you to provide examples of your work experience or training that support your self-evaluation ratings.  You may also be required to complete a performance test to demonstrate your proficiencies in selected skills.

Definitions:

SECTION II:

Section III: