Transportation Safety Training Specialist

Date Posted: Apr 24, 2024

Requisition ID: 442725

Location:

Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion—we make it our goal to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace with a workforce that is representative of Indiana's population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role.

About the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE):

The Indiana Department of Education provides innovative support to Indiana schools, teachers, students, and parents. We proactively work with educators, policymakers, business leaders, and community-based organizations to build student success. Our strategic priorities include:

• Delivering quality, purposeful educational opportunities for each student

• Elevating and supporting Indiana’s educators

• Increasing partnerships and delivering aligned, effective, and efficient support

  Salary:

  This position traditionally starts at an annual salary of $59,800. Salary for this position may be commensurate with education and job experience.

  Role Overview:

  The Transportation Safety Training Specialist develops and implements a variety of training courses for school bus drivers and school transportation employees. You will assess current training programs and make amendments to ensure that the Office of School Transportation guidelines are properly interpreted and incorporated while also responding to the needs of school bus drivers.

  This position requires you to:

• Be 21 years or older.

• Hold a Class B CDL with School Bus (S) and Passenger (P) endorsements.

• Be available to travel up to 60% of your work days each month. Mileage is reimbursed.

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Consult with statewide staff on a variety of training matters.

• Interpret and review training needs.

• Develop training upon request.

• Develop and present training for a variety of school-transportation-related topics.

• Lead instruction for pre-service school bus driver training.

• Assists with efforts to develop statewide web-based training solutions for school transportation training.

• Serves as backup for the Support and Training Specialist.

  The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

What You'll Need for Success:

You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Human Resources, Training, or Transportation-related field OR five years of training experience.

• Currently holds, or has held, at least a Class B CDL with P and S endorsements for a minimum of two years.

• Minimum of two years of experience in training, preferably in school transportation or commercial vehicle operations.

• Extensive knowledge of all related training source materials and references including federal and state laws governing school transportation.

• Must be able to travel within the state up to 60% of each month.

• Extensive knowledge of policies and methods for administering training programs.

• Considerable knowledge of the Office of School Transportation policies and procedures.

• Extensive knowledge of Office of School Transportation functions and the ability to incorporate and administer training programs adhering to the missions and goals of the agency.

• Ability to establish and implement training program goals, priorities, and instructional design methodologies.

• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with officials, legislators, or the public with a significant impact on the anticipated work product.

• Ability to take appropriate actions and respond on time.

• Ability to establish a rapport with all levels of state employees.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role may serve as a team lead for an assigned work group.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees which includes:

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans

• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards

• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution

• Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities

• Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match

• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options

• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:

• 150 hours of paid new parent leave

• Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave

• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off

• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years

• Education Reimbursement Program

• Group life insurance

• Referral Bonus program

• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits

• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

• Free Parking for most positions

• Free LinkedIn Learning access

  Equal Employment Opportunity:

  The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws.

  If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [email protected] .

  The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.

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