Title: District Learning Manager (Lynchburg District)

State Role Title: Trainer and Instructor III

Hiring Range: $69,301 - $112,614

Pay Band: 5

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location: Lynchburg District Office

Agency Website: www.jobs.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

What Drives You? VDOT is driven by safety, service to the community, and commitment of excellence!

Job Duties

VDOT Lynchburg District is looking for a District Learning Manager with a drive to coach, develop and train employees. This position implements VDOT workforce development programs dedicated to meeting statewide and unique learning needs in the areas they support. Encourages and facilitates a transformative learning culture essential in developing VDOT's current and future workforce. Builds strong collaborative relationships and partnerships with Agency leadership and Human Resource teams locally and across the agency to evaluate and deliver workforce development programs for compliance with government standards, emerging business needs and individual development.

The District Learning Manager proactively engages to identify, develop and deliver just-in-time learning remedies to support local business needs. Directly engages with managers and employees to identify competency gaps for current or future career opportunities and identifies and facilitates developmental tools to address. Actively partners with key stakeholders to improve efficiency and effectiveness of local learning programs or to develop and deliver new programs to meet emerging needs.

Core responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop District Learning Plans
  
  


• Partnership with HR Manager and local Communications Manager
  
  


• Develop the District Learning Budget
  
  


• Develop the VDOT Workforce

Minimum Qualifications

• Experienced in data gathering techniques, needs assessment, training development, and delivery methods. Skilled in the use of computers and web-based applications.
  
  


• Ability to develop, manage, monitor administrative, learning budget expenditures and maintain appropriate records related to learning events.
  
  


• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships at all VDOT employee levels. Manage projects and multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
  
  


• Able to thrive independently while also supporting and delivering on broader team goals. Able to balance local and statewide learning needs.
  
  


• Knowledge of organizational development, change management strategies, compliance training, adult educational theories, practices and principles.
  
  


• Ability to partner and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with diverse audiences to make presentations and conduct meetings.
  
  


• Ability to assess, plan, and adapt to emerging employee learning needs by conducting root cause analysis, plan work based on overall organization business goals, and meet regulatory requirements.
  
  


• Experience using blended learning, learning management systems, and providing career development coaching.
  
  


• Experience in developing and delivering training curriculum to include technology based delivery methods.
  
  


• Occasional travel required across District facilities and in other state locations as needed or directed to deliver HR services or attend meetings.

Additional Considerations

• A combination of training, experience, or education in Industrial Psychology, Organizational Development, Public Administration, Business Administration or related field desired.
  
  


• Experience with mentorship programs, career and developmental coaching, organizational development or continuous improvement.
  
  


• Certification as a Leadership Coach, Master Trainer, or Facilitator, Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) or Dominance, Influence, Steadiness, Conscientiousness (DISC) profile assessment.
  
  


• Experience in adult learning, blended learning, and human development concepts. Experience managing and delivering learning programs for corporate or government organizations.
  
  


• First Aid and CPR instructor certification is desirable.
  
  


• Experience using Cornerstone On Demand or equivalent Learning Management Systems (LMS), Microsoft SharePoint, Adobe Connect, WebEx, Google, or other similar technology programs.
  
  


• Experience applying creative problem-solving skills to large organization learning, training, development or performance issues by assessing or implementing holistic solutions that solve problems.
  
  


• Experience facilitating groups; business analytics and learning budget development.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Once onboarded, this position may be eligible for telework opportunities; availability, hours, and duration of telework shall be approved as outlined in the Commonwealth telework policy. (only for eligible positions)

Postings without a specified close date, can be closed after a five (5) consecutive workday minimum posting requirement has been met. State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 pm on the closing date through the PageUp System. State applications submitted via email, postal mail, fax, or in person will not be considered. Applicants are expected to fully represent qualifications and work history on the State application and/or resume. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application, therefore, it is essential to fully complete each section of the application and provide detailed information. Submitting an incomplete state application, or a state application lacking in detail, may impact your interview eligibility.

This recruitment can be used to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the posting close date.

We are a “Virginia Values Veterans” (V3) official certified company and state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application.

We have Shared Values and a Code of Ethics: your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values, therefore please access the following link: https://www.vdot.virginia.gov/about review them and; if in agreement, we welcome you to apply.

Valid driver’s license. References, work history, and professional certifications will be verified. Requires satisfactory results from a fingerprint-based criminal history record check and DMV driving record check. Position may be required to work during emergencies and inclement weather on nights, weekends, and holidays when needed.

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is an Equal Opportunity Employer by both policy and practice. For more information about our employment practices, please visit “Information for VDOT Employees and Applicants”: http://www.virginiadot.org/jobs/information_for_employees.asp

VDOT utilizes a market based pay program, which has been approved by DHRM. Therefore,
advertised rates of pay may or may not align with the Commonwealth pay bands.

In addition to a rewarding work experience, VDOT offers excellent health and life insurance benefits, pre-tax spending accounts, state funded Short and Long Term Disability, paid holidays, vacation, tuition assistance, free wellness programs, and a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching.

Contact Information

Name: Shanon Gardner

Phone: 434-907-7704

Email: [email protected]

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.