Commonwealth of Kentucky

Training Development Specialist II

Commonwealth of Kentucky  •  $43k - $65k/yr  •  Frankfort, KY (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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8/10/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

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Training Development Specialist II

Pay Grade
14

Salary

$43,210.08 - $64,816.08 Annually 

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

Hiring Agency

General Government Cabinet | Department of Military Affairs

Location

Boone National Guard Center
100 Minuteman Parkway, EOC Building
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA

Description

The Division of Emergency Management is hiring a Training Development Specialist II that develops, conducts,
and evaluates training programs. Analyzes training needs, develops multimedia presentations, and prepares
training materials.

Job duties include but are not limited to the following:
  • Develops, delivers, and assesses material, courses, presentations, and manuals specific to exercises for which the division supports.
  • Works in conjunction with locals, state partners, FEMA and other stakeholders to produce exercises which help to better prepare the Commonwealth.
  • Arranges in-person training, multimedia offerings, workshops and conferences and other suitable venues to ensure maximum access to training for grant subrecipients.
  • Obtains and maintains subject matter awareness of federal and state program requirements, policies, procedures, regulations and statues to ensure exercises are executed completely and accurately.
  • Assesses effectiveness of exercise deliveries and materials to ensure desired outcomes.
  • Ensures evaluations of exercise are conducted accurately and after action plans are carried out.
  • Supports and fills a role within the Commonwealth Emergency Operations Center during activation, exercises or planning activations.

Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION:
Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:
Two years of professional experience in planning, coordinating, or conducting staff development and training courses, personnel administration or teaching, or professional experience in providing or administering human services or governmental programs.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:
Graduate study in psychometrics, industrial relations, psychology, statistics, education, or a related field will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:
Additional experience in the above areas will substitute for the required education on the basis of one year of experience for two years of education. Current or prior military experience will substitute for the required college on a year-for-year basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):
NONE

Working Conditions

Incumbents working in this job title perform duties in an office setting. Occasional travel may be required.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Crystal Simpson at crystal.l.simpson10.nfg@army.mil or 502-607-1541.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
Commonwealth of Kentucky

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Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Frankfort, Kentucky
Year Founded
1792
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