
EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
DART - Delaware Transit Corporation
Wilmington, DEFull-time$64–80K/yrSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago
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The Employee Development Manager administers Delaware Transit Corporation’s organizational, professional, and workforce development programs. The role oversees bus operator training, performance management, succession planning, and corporate policies and training programs. It develops and evaluates classroom and e-learning initiatives, manages training resources and the Rural Transit Assistance Program, collaborates with leadership and external stakeholders, and guides employee development staff. Knowledge of FTA and ADA requirements specific to transit operations is preferred.
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This job was posted by https://joblink.delaware.gov : For more information, please see: https://joblink.delaware.gov/jobs/1565949 ## Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule Pay Grade: _18_ Pay Range: $64,057 - $80,071 (Minimum to Maximum)\ District: Wilmington\ Department: Human Resources\ Section: Employee Development\ Classification: FT\ Scheduled Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30pm Scheduled Days: Monday - Friday ***JOB SUMMARY:***The Employee Development Manager is responsible for the overall administration and managementoftheorganizational,professionalandworkforcedevelopmentprogramsfortheDelawareTransit Corporation. The position is responsible for the complete oversight of employee development programs including bus operator training, performance management, succession planning and the review, development and tracking of the corporations policies and training programs. ESSENTIALFUNCTIONS: ## PositionSpecific: - DevelopandimplementthecomprehensiveWorkforceDevelopmentProgram whichinvolvesresearch, developmentandimplementationofeffectiveemployeetrainingandemployeedevelopmentinitiatives via static classroom and E Learning platforms - Administer and manage the bus operation training programs, new employee orientation, employee training programs and other training programs as identified through training needs assessments - Managethecorporationsinternshipandsummerhireprograms - Responsibleformaintaining,reviewingandassuringappropriateimplementationofallcorporate policies - Assessorganizationalneedstodesignandimplementdevelopmentprograms,tools,processesand policies to facilitate improved organizational performance - Maintainknowledgeofemergingtrendsinindividualandorganizationallearning,performance improvement and organizational development ## TechnicalSkills: - Developandfacilitateworkforcedevelopmenttrainingasdeterminedbytrainingneedsassessments, business needs and corporate goals - Direct,developandimplementclassroomande-learningtraininginitiatives - Performandanalyzetrainingneedsassessmentstodeterminecorporatetrainingneeds - Determineappropriatenessofdevelopinginhousetrainingand/oracquiringoutsourcedvendor solutions to optimize allocated resources to meet training needs - ManageandmaintaintheRuralTransitAssistanceProgram(RTAP)program,includingbudget management - Evaluateeffectivenessofprograms,curricula,trainingresources,materials,andvisualaidsandmodify to meet identified problems/needs, state/federal requirements, and corporate goals/objectives. Deliver high quality instructor led training ## Collaboration: - Collaboratewiththeexecutiveleadershipteamtodevelopandimplementstrategicplansandto advance innovative and efficient solutions for the corporation - Developandmaintaineffectiveworkingrelationshipswithexternalstakeholdersthatmayinclude representativesfromtheDelDOT,regulatoryrepresentativesandtrainingandotherservicecontractors - Facilitateand serveon avarietyof committeesas assigned ## Management: - Managealllevelsoftheemployeedevelopmentfunctionsdirectlyandthroughsupport staff - Develop,implementandmanageperformancestandardsthatpromoteahighlevelofcustomerservice and are aligned with the goals of the corporation - Utilizeperformancemetricstoevaluateandrefinebusinessprocessesisrequired. - Fosteradiverseandinclusiveworkplace environment ## Policies: - Maintain, review and develop corporate policies and provide policy and technical guidance, direction and information to management and staff ## Compliance: - Ensureadherencetoallcorporatepolicies,stateandfederalregulationsthatareapplicabletothe assigned functional areas of responsibility ## PerformsotherdutiesasrequestedbySenior Management ***QUALIFICATIONS:***TheEmployeeDevelopmentManagerrequiresaworkingknowledgeofthedynamicsofboth transit and soft skills instruct on in the classroom environment and e-learning platforms. Ability to develop trainingmaterials,facilitationguides,participantmaterial,visualaidsandsupplementalmaterialtocompliment training objectives is required. This position draws on well-developed skills in developing and coordinating trainingprogramsandrelatedinformationsystemstomeettheoverallgoalsandobjectivesoftheorganization. The Employee Development Manager must have knowledge of organizational development techniques and humanresourcesfunctionsandaworkingknowledgeoftheFederalTransitAdministration(FTA)andAmericans with Disabilities Act (ADA) specific to transit operation is preferred. The ability to manage the application of current and evolving information technology to the workload is also required. ***SKILLS AND ABILITIES:***Demonstrate strong motivational, time management, problem-solving and organizationalskills.Abilitytosetprioritiesandpresentandspeakpublicly.
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- Pay
- This posting$64–80K/yr
- US median$95–126K/yr365 salary ranges
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- Education
- 220 of the 709 open Human Resources Manager jobs (31%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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