Position Title: CDL Training Specialist

Employee Classification: Training Specialist

College/Division: DACC Dona Ana CC

Department: 940955-DACC CUSTOMIZED TRAINING PGM

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Location: Doña Ana Community College

Offsite Location (if applicable): Workforce Center

Target Hourly/Salary Rate:  43,908.80 - 65,862.68 to commensurate with experience

Appointment Full-time Equivalency:  1.0

Exempt or Non-Exempt:  Exempt

Summary:  DACC, a responsive, accessible, comprehensive, learning-centered community college that provides education opportunities to a diverse community of learners is inviting candidates to apply for the following vacant position:

Classification Summary:
Conducts focused educational/training needs assessments within specified targeted adult populations; designs, develops, delivers, and evaluates a range of responsive educational curricula and training programs within defined fields of expertise.

Classification Standard Duties:
Delivers group and individual instruction and training covering a range of technical, operational, and/or management areas in a specified field. Develops training curricula and/or recommends or utilizes vendor programs that meet instructional goals and objectives. Formulates training outlines and determines instructional methods, utilizing knowledge of specified training needs and effectiveness of such methods as individual training, group instruction, lectures, demonstrations, conferences, meetings, and workshops. Selects or develops training aids, including training handbooks, demonstration models, multimedia visual aids, computer tutorials, and reference works. Coordinates or performs administrative functions necessary to deliver and document training programs. Evaluates effectiveness of training and development programs and utilizes relevant evaluation data to revise or recommend changes in instructional objectives and methods. Assists in analyzing and assessing training and development needs for individuals, communities, and/or university departments. May review instructor performance and recommend improvements to program content and/or instructor presentation methods; may recruit, select, and train instructors. May lead, guide, and train staff/student employees, interns, and/or volunteers performing related work; may participate in the recruitment of volunteers, as appropriate to the area of operation. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Required Education, Experience, Certification/License, Equivalency
Required Education:Bachelor's degree in a related field.; Required Experience:Three (3) years of professional experience directly related to the standard duties as outlined.; Equivalency:Any equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience as approved by Human Resource Services.; Required Certification/License:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE:Knowledge and understanding of principles, procedures, regulations, and standards applicable to the job. Understanding of the University's mission, vision and goals.; SKILLS:Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. Teaching and facilitation skills. Organizing and coordinating skills. Skill in preparing instructional aids and plans.; ABILITIES:Ability to determine training objectives. Ability to design, develop, implement, and evaluate training plans, curricula, and methodology.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
• Work daily with students in all aspects of the Commercial Driver Licensing programs.
• Perform orientation for new students.
• Verify student enrollments and attendance.
• Verify current student credentials for classroom and on road training.
• Perform student evaluations.
• Instruct students on performing a State Skills Exam.
• Perform Commercial Driver License skills exams.
• Recruit and promote the Commercial Driver License programs.
• Other duties as assigned and pertain to the Commercial Drivers License programs.
• Excellent backing skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish)
• Minimum of two (2) years as a Commercial Driver License holder, with no restrictions
• Clean driving record

Special Requirements of the Position
• Holds a current Class A Commercial Driver License.
• Holds a current DOT medical card.
• Minimum two (2) years on road experience.

Department Contact:  McKenna Garcia, 575-527-7550, mcgarcia@dacc.nmsu.edu

Contingent Upon Funding: Contingent upon external funding

Bargaining Unit Eligibility: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Standard Work Schedule: Shift: Other Shift

If Not a Standard Work Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday 7:30-4. Hours may change depending on class schedule/student needs.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.

Physical Effort: Light physical effort. Effort applies to no more than two (2) hours per day.

Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.

Risk: Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.