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Staff Development Specialist, Maintenance & Operations

MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS CLASS DESCRIPTION
OFFICIAL TITLE: Staff Development Specialist CODE: 8260 SQ/OQ: Optimal Qualified
WORKING TITLE: Staff Development Specialist, Maintenance & Operations GRADE: 24 MONTHS: 12
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION; PHYSICAL DEMANDS; AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Summary Description: Under direction, plans, develops, coordinates, and implements a comprehensive training and development program designed to establish, maintain, and/or improve job skills for employees within the division and provide guidance and support to employees seeking career advancement and professional growth opportunities. The employee in this class is responsible for formulating and implementing a sufficiently broad training program so that the immediate and long-range needs of the division are met. Work involves considerable contact with supervisory personnel, administrators, and other employees and may include working with individuals in a student-teacher relationship. Establishes and plans work with three broad areas of focus: basic and proficiency training for all employees; training maintenance/operations staff to assume teaching/training roles; and supervisory and operations mechanical skills training. Serves as the liaison for the Department of Systemwide Safety in safety matters related to the mechanical trades. Assists with coordinating all safety related training for the Division of Maintenance and Operations Directly supervises training staff in the division. Physical Demands: Ability to assist in lifting, moving equipment up to 50+ pounds. Ability to climb stairs, ladders, etc. on a regular basis. Special Requirements: None
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION STANDARDS
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS ABILITIES: Knowledge and understanding of the MCPS organization, specifically the strategic goals and structure of the Division of Maintenance and Operations. Working knowledge of upward mobility concepts, career ladder, and career pathways planning. Ability to design, develop, conduct, and/or facilitate the presentation of employee professional development programs. Ability to objectively analyze and make recommendations on training needs. Ability to function as a consultant to organizational units within a division to facilitate resolution of problems facing those units. Ability to supervise other employees. Excellent oral and written communications and human relations skills. Knowledge of the seven core competencies of the Supporting Services Professional Growth System (SSPGS). Must be able to create curriculum and provide both classroom and on-the-job training experiences that align with the division¿s goal of ensuring that DMO employees understand and demonstrate their commitment to helping create successful learning environments for our students. Working knowledge of safety, compliance and best practices relative to the mechanical trades.
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE; CERTIFICATE AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: Education Training Experience:Associates degree required. Bachelor^s degree preferred. Coursework in Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Compliance and regulations preferred. Three or more years of supervisory experience or experience developing and conducting trades training programs preferred. Considerable experience in adult education, management, organizational behavior, job coaching or business required. Experience in planning, implementing and evaluating employee training programs. Considerable experience and knowledge of mechanical trades and qualifications required for successful management and maintenance and operations of public facilities. Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience equivalent to an Associates degree, which provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform effectively in the position, may be considered.Certificate License:Possession of a valid Maryland State Noncommercial Class C driver^s license (or equivalent). Must be able to obtain OSHA certified trainer certification within one year of hire date.
OVERTIME ELIGIBLE: No

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Example Duties:1. Creates and delivers training sessions and resources that reflect the division^s commitment to fostering and sustaining a culture of respect and building capacity through supports and structures offered by DMO.2. Supervises training staff within the division.3. Works collaboratively with school administrators, DMO managers, and the DMO training and development team to build the capacity of staff members in a safe environment while meeting the needs of the school/system without usurping the authority of administrators, managers, or immediate supervisors. 4. Works directly with and supports DMO staff members by building strong relationships and providing coaching support with different needs and skills, heightening awareness of the Supporting Services Professional Growth System (SSPGS), the core competencies, and encouraging communication with supervisors to understand specific expectations.5. Delivers professional learning community (PLC)-like opportunities for job-alike managers (Operations/Maintenance) to network, to share best practices, and to collaborate with DMO managers and the DMO training team as they reinforce their efforts with other stakeholders within the division.6. Provides division employees with guidance, support and information about career pathways, professional growth opportunities and requirements for career ladder advancement.7. Works collaboratively with the DMO training and development team to address the needs and issues raised by school administrators and DMO managers. Provides DMO-specific training and skill building exercises to new and veteran service center and school-based staff at their location and other DMO training sites.8. Reinforces and applies best practices centered on relationship building using: team building activities for managers and team members to get to know one another and build their capacity as a team; methods of sharing pertinent information that managers/supervisors need to know in order to be successful in their managerial/supervisory roles; coaching strategies that have a competency-based focus; and case studies of real-life situations that are explored together to resolve situations for the best results.9. Offers team building support to new and veteran managers/supervisors, building service teams, and service center shop teams based on feedback and requests from DMO managers and school administrators. 10. Periodically providing ^^Tools and Tips^^ content that offer quality, division-specific resources to help DMO team members at all levels enhance their professional development. 11. Delivers professional development opportunities through DMO-specific training sessions focused on topics including but not limited to: Giving and Receiving Feedback; Positive Communication in the Workplace; Interpersonal Skills for DMO Managers; Coaching in Complex Situations; Problem Solving Skills for Supervisors; Communication and Collaboration; Techniques for Preventative Maintenance Teams; and Professionalism in the Workplace.12. Creation and implementation of other training and development activities as deemed necessary by the division director.13. Develops and maintains training manuals, materials and standard operating procedures for the division in accordance with safety standards, best practices and OSHA compliance.14. Coordinates all technical and trades training.15. Serves as the liaison for the Department of Systemwide Safety.16. Performs related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

This description may be changed at any time.