Employee Development Specialist

  • State of Missouri
  • Jefferson City, Missouri
  • Sep 12, 2024
Full Time Education and Training
  • Salary: $52,511.52 per Year USD
  • Salary Top: 52511 USD

Job Description

Note for internal applicants: Successful candidates already at rates above the posted salary will be evaluated on an individual basis to determine final salary outcome.

This position may be filled at one of the three levels based on knowledge, skills, and abilities. The entry salary is posted above, with the Intermediate starting salary of $56,712.48, and a Senior starting salary of $61,249.44.

Job Location: Central Office, 601 West Main B, Jefferson City, Missouri

The employee development specialist performs activities in regard to identifying, training, and creating solutions to effectively remove barriers so that employees can improve their performance. Responsibilities are performed under direct supervision.

A day in the life:

  • Coordinates and conducts training programs for employees, including class management, compliance training, and soft skills training.
  • Recommends and updates training modules; evaluates trainers; and evaluates and reports on training outcomes.
  • Assists or manages contract management, including project management for supervision training contracts, training facilities management, and class management.
  • Administers the Learning Management System, including contracts, training, providing support, and reporting.
  • Develops and administers employee and organizational surveys; collects and analyzes data from surveys and may develop reports based on survey data analysis.


What you'll need for success:

  • Bachelor’s Degree: Human Resources, Training and Development, Organizational Development, Psychology, Statistics, Mathematics, Adult Learning, Business Administration, or related field.


Special working conditions and job characteristics:

  • Job requires occasional, statewide, overnight travel.
  • Substitution of education for the experience requirement will be considered.
  • Experience with training. coaching, and public speaking is desired.
  • Hybrid telework may be considered after successful completion of the probationary period.


Why you'll love MoDOT:

  • You'll play a key role in maintaining the seventh largest highway system in the United States.
  • You'll receive training opportunities and a chance to further your career.
  • You’ll be able to take advantage of many benefits for you and your family while providing service to others in a culturally diverse workplace. Visit our CAREERS page to explore all we have to offer


At MoDOT, we value team players who are open-minded and work well with others to accomplish goals and fulfill our mission of safety, service, and stability. We see the growth of our team members as an investment, both in MoDOT's future and yours. If you're looking for diverse opportunities, challenging work, and a family-friendly environment, we want to talk to you about joining our winning team.

Are you interested?

MoDOT operates on shared values and your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values. CLICK HERE to view our mission, values, and tangible results. If you embrace these values, we welcome your application.

For questions about this position, or to check the status of your application, please e-mail: cohrmocareers@modot.mo.gov .

Base Pay

52,511

Job Address

Jefferson City, Missouri United States View Map