Come join the State of Alaska! This job class uses Competency Based minimum qualifications (M - Qs). Please read the Competency Based MQ instructions below to learn more. ATTENTION ALASKA RESIDENTS! The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) Program Management and Administration is looking for a Training Specialist 1 to help us Keep Alaska Moving! What you will be doing:This position plays a critical role in supporting the transition and long-term success of payroll operations into the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities by helping build department-wide knowledge, consistency, and long-term success in payroll services. The Training Specialist will work closely with payroll staff, managers, supervisors, HR professionals, and administrative personnel to learn and translate statewide payroll processes into effective, practical training for DOT&PF employees. This position develops and delivers engaging training programs, provides hands-on guidance and support, and helps ensure payroll technicians and division administrative staff have the tools and knowledge needed to work effectively together and maintain accurate, consistent payroll practices. The role also partners across the department to identify training needs, improve resources, and support a culture of continuous learning. Our organization, mission, and culture:DOT&PF’s mission is to “Keep Alaska Moving” and our HR vision is "We will work to serve the department by being a trusted resource, strategic partner, leader, and innovator in the delivery of human resource services." In this role, you will help support a successful transition of payroll operations into the department by building employee knowledge, strengthening partnerships between payroll and division staff, and promoting consistent, effective business practices across DOT&PF. Your work will directly contribute to operational success by helping employees feel confident, supported, and equipped to navigate complex payroll and administrative processes. The benefits of joining our team:Joining the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) offers an array of benefits, with career growth opportunities at the forefront. As an integral part of Alaska's infrastructure development and maintenance, DOT&PF provides employees with a dynamic and diverse work environment where they can continually enhance their skills and climb the career ladder. The department values professional development, offering training programs and mentorship opportunities to help individuals expand their expertise and advance in their chosen fields. With the vast and unique challenges of Alaska's geography and climate, employees can work on groundbreaking projects that contribute to the state's growth, making the DOT&PF an ideal choice for those seeking a fulfilling and evolving career in transportation and public facilities. The State of Alaska has a generous benefits package and an excellent retirement plan. Please see here for more information: The DOT&PF core values are integrity, excellence, respect, and safety. We support an environment focused on teamwork and collaboration to achieve results. We succeed in achieving our transportation mission through building credibility with our customers, stakeholders, and the public. A successful candidate will have sound judgment, decision-making, and a strong ethical and professional conduct history. The working environment you can expect:Our office in Juneau is conveniently located at 3.5 mile, next to SEARHC and close to DIPAC Macaulay Salmon Hatchery, a central location with plenty of parking and a view of the channel. In-state telework options are available if approved by the supervisor. Who we are looking for: To be successful in this position, the selected applicant will possess the following core-competencies:Manages and Organizes Information: Identifies a need; gathers, organizes, and maintains information; determines its importance and accuracy, and communicates it by a variety of methods. Multimedia Technologies: Knowledge of the principles, methods, tools, and techniques to develop or apply technology using text, audio, graphics, or other media. Self-Management: Sets well-defined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior. To view the general description and example of duties for positions please go to the following link: Alaska/classspecs Minimum Qualifications Competency Description. The competency description(s) listed below have been designed to promote a common understanding of the essential elements of the job class. They highlight the more general and customary knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), tasks, and behaviors used to describe the competency. They typically list expectations, as opposed to specific tasks, and are to be used only as parameters and guidelines. A competency’s description is not intended to exclusively define every KSA, task, and behavior needed to successfully meet the competency, but rather to provide the manager/agency with a broad reference of options as to how an applicant can meet the job expectation. Please ensure your application (through work history, training, education, licenses, certifications, etc.) Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in:Teaching Others: Helps others learn through formal or informal methods; identifies training needs; provides constructive feedback; coaches others on how to perform tasks; acts as a mentor. Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences. Writing: Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material, that is appropriate for the intended audience. Equivalent to those typically gained by:Training or education in training and development, human resources, education, instructional design, business administration, social sciences, or a related field; AND/ OR - Experience in the training-subject and/or the agencies’ programs; human resources; teaching or facilitating learning; assisting with developing or revising training materials, assisting in assessing training needs, and/or assisting in evaluating training effectiveness. Special Note: “Competencies” means a combination of interrelated knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors that enable a person to act effectively in a job or situation.“Typically gained by” means the prevalent, usual method of gaining the competencies expected for entry into the job.“Training” and “education” in this guidance are synonyms for the process of acquiring knowledge and skills through instruction. It includes instruction through formal and informal methods (such as classroom, on-line, self-study, and on-the-job), from accredited and unaccredited sources, and long-duration (such as a post-secondary degree) and short-duration (such as a seminar) programs.