Initial Posting Date :
12 / 03 / 2025
Application Deadline :
12 / 17 / 2025
Agency :
Bureau of Labor and Industries
Salary Range : $5965 - $9143
Position Type : Employee
Position Title :
Learning & Development Specialist 2 (LDS2)
Job Description :
The Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) is proud to be an equal opportunity affirmative action employer committed to workforce diversity. We welcome members of historically underrepresented racial / ethnic groups women individuals with disabilities veterans LGBTQIA2S community members and others to apply.
BOLI has an opening for one Wage and Hour Division Learning & Development Specialist 2 (LDS2) position in the Wage and Hour Division. This position will be based in our Portland office. The successful candidate may also be eligible to work a hybrid schedule.
This is a permanent full-time Classified SEIU represented Non-Exempt position. This recruitment may be used to fill additional vacancies as they occur.
Whats In It For You
- Permanent full-time employment
- Work / life balance vacation sick leave 11 paid holidays a year and personal days off
- Competitive benefits package including medical vision and dental
- Pension and retirement programs
- Advancement opportunity within BOLI and other State agencies
- Opportunity to expand your technical and professional skills
- Work with others who are passionate about public service
- Make a difference in the lives of Oregonians
- Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
What You Will Be Doing
Below is a sample of job duties. It is not meant to encompass all duties.
Design plan organize curate procure and direct learning programs for managers and employees on various related topics agency policy and process topics management development leadership development and universal skills topics directed at job and professional development creating efficiency and capacity improving the work environment building a positive workplace culture and employee engagement.Present training materials using a variety of instructional techniques or formats such as role playing simulations team exercises group discussions videos lectures or eLearning.
Apply adult learning theories to accommodate different learning styles and increase knowledge retention. Evaluate modes of training delivery such as in person or virtual to optimize training effectiveness training costs or environmental impacts.Obtain organize and develop training guides course materials such as handouts or visual materials. Maintain and update training material portfolio to ensure training program meets strategic business needs goals and objectives.Work jointly with subject matter expert(s) within the Wage and Hour Division to custom design new employee and onboarding training and ongoing trainings for current employees.Why Join Us
Our mission...
Led by Labor Commissioner Christina Stephenson the Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) works to ensure that Oregon jobs are good jobs where workers get paid what they are owed and have a discrimination-free work environment. BOLI protects workers rights through enforcement of state labor laws ensures adherence to civil rights law in public spaces and housing promotes the development of a highly-skilled workforce through registered apprenticeship programs and provides training and confidential assistance to Oregon employers so they have the tools they need to comply with workplace rules.
Working Conditions :
The work location for this position is in Portland Oregon in an office and / or an agreed upon remote work environment with significant use of a computer and video conferencing. The work location may be changed at any time at the discretion of the hiring manager. Confidentiality of information must be maintained at all times.
Standard indoor work environment; regular computer use.
Highly visible office environment. At times a work environment with multiple demands requiring the ability to work on multiple tasks.
Constant telephone video and in-person requests for information and assistance.
Requires discretion and judgment related to personnel matters.
General office conditions some travel. Professional workweek required.
Daily contact with employees employers witnesses and others who may be hostile angry or otherwise emotionally volatile. Must be able to maintain objectivity negotiate and resolve adversarial and emotional disputes with tact and diplomacy. Interviews and on-site investigations may occasionally be conducted at the employers work sites which may be indoors or outdoors. Work sites may be hot cold wet cramped and / or dirty. Position requires occasional evening and / or weekend work and occasional travel to perform field work that may involve overnight stays.
This Is What You Need to Qualify : (MQs)
Five years of work experience designing planning and implementing adult education courses or applying web-based technologies in a blended learning environment; ORFive years of work experience designing planning and implementing organizational development strategies.A bachelors degree in Education Organizational Psychology Business or Public Administration Training and Development Human Resources Organizational Behavior or related field may substitute for three years of the work experience stated above.
The ideal candidate will possess the following desired skills and attributes : (EAs)
Knowledge of the principles and methods of learning training mentoring and coaching and group leadership.Proficient knowledge of instructional methods and training techniques including curriculum design learning theory adult learning styles group and individual techniques virtually or in-person.Excellent public speaking skills including the ability to present complicated information to a diverse audience.Experience in designing training course objectives lesson plans and course materials consistent with the principles of adult learning.Experience in developing designing and delivering in-person training instructor-led online training or eLearning components / deliverables.Proficiency in knowledge distribution outreach and project management.Excellent business writing and research skills.How to Apply
Click on the Apply link above to complete your online application and submit by the posted closing date.The work experience and / or education section of your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the minimum qualifications and desired skills and attributes listed above.Attach your current resume and cover letter addressing how you meet the minimum qualifications and desired attributes for this position. Failure to attach requested documents may result in your application being removed from consideration. These attributes will be used to determine which candidates move forward in the process. Your Workday profile alone without the required attachment(s) is not sufficient in meeting the application requirements.Be sure to check Workday and your email for additional tasks and updates . After submitting there may be additional required tasks for you to complete prior to the announcement closing.Please save a copy of this job announcement for your reference as it may not be available for you to view after the job closes. If you have questions about the job announcement please contact the Recruiter.The use of outside resources such as Artificial Intelligence software during applicant skill assessments examinations and / or interviews is prohibited unless otherwise stated by the hiring agency. Unauthorized use of outside resources during the hiring process will result in disqualification.Additional Information
Work Authorization - The Bureau of Labor and Industries does not offer visa sponsorships. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future you will not meet our agency employment eligibility standards. Within three days of hire you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Securitys Form I-9 confirming authorization to work in the United States.This offer is contingent on the successful completion of a background check as applicable by law.Employment Preference
Veterans preference :
Veterans preference information.How to submit your Veteran documents for preference. Please do not attach your Veterans preference documentation in the Resume / CV field of your application.If you have a disability or otherwise require an application in an alternate format in order to complete the process you may contact us at :
Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries
Human Resources
1800 SW 1st Ave Suite 500
Portland OR 97201
Phone
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The recruiter for this position is Michelle Ochoa. If you contact the recruiter please include the job requisition number.Email :Helpful Links
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Required Experience :
IC
Key Skills
Aerospace Engineering,Data Entry,Business Management,Flexcube,Contract
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1
Monthly Salary Salary : 5965 - 9143