Human Resource Division, Bismarck, ND

If you are looking to make a difference and drive your success, you have come to the right place. As the number one Department of Transportation (DOT) in highway performance and cost-effectiveness in the nation, there is no better time for you to join our team where the work you do along with our mission to safely move people and goods positively impacts the citizens and the traveling public in North Dakota.

We are looking for a candidate with a passion to help the citizens in our great state and have fun doing it. We offer rewarding work opportunities with a competitive employee benefits package including a fully paid family health insurance plan, paid leave, retirement plan options, work-life balance/flexibility, an infant at-work program, tuition reimbursement, and more!

NDDOT Starting Salary: $6,682 / month

This position is eligible for telecommuting, with a work location in the Bismarck/Mandan area.

Summary of Work

The Leadership and Learning Coordinator in our Human Resource Division will provide support for Divisions and Districts in building our future workforce. This position will help funnel the right learning opportunities to the right individuals. Duties will include:

Manage the Department’s Leadership Program (Leadership Development Journey – LDJ)

• Enhance the current in-house leadership program, coach participants and supervisors on individual development plans, and connect participants with resources to assist with achieving their goals.
• Propose, oversee, and use application of learning opportunities such as Emerging Leader (stretch assignment) projects, prepare periodic updates and progress reports.
• Research and develop training curriculums that support organizational goals and objectives, conduct ongoing need analysis, and adapt training to meet emerging needs.
• Research training methodologies which create a culture of learning and allow for flexibility to meet workplace demands and participate in statewide leadership and learning discussions.
• Oversight and updating of course menu, participant guides, supervisor guides, and all potential learning opportunities to ensure program and participant success.

Knowledge Management and Manager Development

• Build personal, employee, manager, and agency awareness of other Department, Statewide, and National training initiatives and opportunities available.
• Coordinate with IT and Communications Divisions to enhance training information on MyDot (intranet page).
• Serve as point of contact for agency training liaisons. Assist management regarding training issues and coordinate training with outside vendors or consultants.
• Coach leadership on ways to incorporate learning in daily activities and encourage collaboration across work units.
• Develop and facilitate workshops and practical exercises for employees to engage, demonstrate, and apply what has been learned.
• Interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures in the development of training courses.
• Research knowledge management (KM) strategies for sharing, capturing, transferring, utilizing, retaining, and creating knowledge.
• Assist with determining how to implement KM in order to mitigate the loss of knowledge due to turnover and the changing workforce; to make knowledge and information findable; to improve performance; and to support innovation.
• Partner with other HR functional areas to develop and implement new supervisor training, coaching, or resources to meet emerging needs.

Minimum Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will need to be able to work in a fast-paced environment with the ability to manage multiple requests at one time. Experience with eLearning software, Learning Management Systems (i.e. Enterprise Learning Management Systems), excellent communication and facilitation skills, and experience with strategic thinking, problem-solving, and project management skills are preferred.

To be considered for this position, you must have a bachelor’s degree and three years of professional work experience leading learning and development initiatives and strategies.

Employment of the selected candidate will be contingent on satisfactorily completing the interview process, criminal history check, and a verifiable record of satisfactory performance in previous employment.

Application Procedures

Submit an application at www.nd.gov/careers by 11:59 P.M. CST on the closing date. Application materials, including resume, cover letter, and transcript, must clearly explain how experience and education relate to the minimum qualifications and job duties.* Applicants who experience difficulties during the application process should contact recruiter@nd.gov or 701.328.3290.

• Candidates will be scored on a 100-point candidate questionnaire to be considered for interviews. Application materials, including resumes and attachments, are not considered in the 100-point candidate questionnaire. Applicants must provide detail in their responses to the questionnaire.

For more information or if you need accommodation or assistance in the application or selection process, contact Mallory Green, Talent Acquisition Manager, at malgreen@nd.gov or 701.328.2651. Learn more about NDDOT at https://www.dot.nd.gov/.

TTY users may use Relay North Dakota at 711 or 1-800-366-6888.

NDDOT does not provide sponsorships.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.