Technical Trainer creates and conducts technical training programs. Determines training objectives. Being a Technical Trainer writes training programs, including outline, text, handouts, and tests, and designs laboratory exercises. Lectures on the safety, installation, programming, maintenance, and repair of software, machinery, and equipment. Additionally, Technical Trainer administers written and practical exams and writes performance reports to evaluate trainees' performance. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. The Technical Trainer occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. To be a Technical Trainer typically requires 2 -4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Position Description:
The Technical Trainer will be responsible for developing and deploying a technical training program for Gwinnett County employees based on the software, systems, and equipment utilized within our organization. The responsibilities of the Technical Trainer will include developing a training plan and curriculum based on organizational needs, creating literature and materials to be used in the training program, designing exercises to enhance end user training courses, conducting training sessions, and evaluating the results of the training program to determine overall effectiveness of the program.
The Technical Trainer must be extremely knowledgeable in their field of expertise and possess solid technical aptitude. Additionally, they must be an excellent communicator and be able to explain complex subjects in a clear and interesting way.
Minimum Experience and/or Qualifications:
· CTT (Certified Technical Trainer) Certification
· 3 years of equivalent work experience.
Responsibilities:
· Prepare technical training programs according to organizational requirements.
· Assist in design of computer-based and multimedia curriculum and determining course content according to objectives.
· Create training materials (course outlines, background material, instructional materials, training aids, presentations, worksheets, etc.) and classroom agendas.
· Produce training schedules and announcements.
· Determine system utilization requirements by researching and testing systems.
· Conduct training sessions, webinars, workshops etc., in groups or individually, in-person or virtually.
· Keep and report data on completed courses, issues, etc.
· Observe and evaluate results of training program to determine overall effectiveness of program.
· Continuously enhance technical instructional delivery and presentation skills.
· Mentor other instructors in the subject matter, content, and course delivery techniques for assigned technical courses.
· Ensure the quality and consistency of course content throughout a course life cycle.
· Identify areas where departments can make more effective use od SharePoint, Teams, and Office365
· Maintain an awareness of Office365 roadmap and releases.
· Provide support for end user applications as needed.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $45.00 - $50.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
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Work Location: In person