Training and Education Specialist III

Job Description

Training and Education Specialist III

Recruitment #100526-MACC03-650100

Opening Date

10/7/2026 12:00:00 AM

Closing Date

10/20/2026 11:59:00 PM

Type of Recruitment

Open Competitive

Salary

Yearly: $57,975.00/Min - $86,963.00/Max

Salary Plan

M37

Pay Grade

16

Shift Hours

8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Employment Type

Actual Vacancies

Employment Term

Regular

Agency

AGR/Agriculture/Nutrient Management

Location(s)

Agriculture Administration: (2320 S DuPont Hwy, Dover, DE, 19901)

Contact Name

Talent Acquisition/Agriculture Administration

Contact Phone

302-698-4500

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Summary Statement

The Nutrient Management (NM) Program is guided by an
appointed Commission representing the breadth of the State's agricultural and
turf industries. This position will actively work within the industry to gain
compliance from new and established turf application companies that require
certification. The successful candidate will also be responsible for creating
and executing continuing education opportunities specific to Nutrient
Management along with the NM University of Delaware team. The NM Program uses a
cloud database to manage contacts and education credits. Strong communication
skills are necessary to help our regulated community understand the importance
of the NM Law.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, employees can complete job duties of a similar kind not specifically listed here.

Plans, coordinates, and delivers a variety of training and/or education courses, services, and activities such as instructor-led classroom, on-the-job or virtual training, workshops, or individual and group activities.

Organizes and prepares materials and equipment such as exercises, handouts, manuals, laptops, audiovisual or specialized equipment, or other resources.

Researches and selects or recommends the method of delivery, materials, equipment, assistive technology, or activities to promote learning considering evidence-based and best practices.

Coaches others and provides feedback that fosters learning, understanding or improved performance.

Collects and analyzes data through surveys, course evaluations, interviews, specialized assessments, meetings, and other methods to evaluate quality and effectiveness and identify needs, requirements, issues, and challenges.

Makes recommendations for improvements based on findings such as new or modified courses, instructional methods, materials, equipment, and resources.

Provides technical guidance, advice, and direction on training and education matters and promotes the use of related services and resources.

Prepares and maintains records and reports such as course schedules, rosters, training updates, or records of participation.

Completes continuing education to remain current on applicable standards, methods, techniques, best practices, laws, rules, and regulations in the assigned training and education area(s).

Uses automated information systems and computer software to research, review, analyze, document, and report on relevant training and/or education information.

May maintain content on social media, and create, edit, and post instructional and promotional materials, brochures, videos, or other information.

May operate and maintain training facilities such as visitor or education centers.

May participate in reviewing, testing, and making recommendations on applicable technology.

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Training and Education Specialist III
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

Two years' experience in delivering training or education courses, services, individual or group activities using a variety of materials and equipment such as exercises, handouts, manuals, laptops, audiovisual or specialized equipment.
One year of experience in preparing and maintaining training or education records and reports such as course schedules, rosters, training updates or records of participation.
One year of experience in researching, selecting and designing courses, curricula, lesson plans, instructional methods, materials, or activities to meet training or education needs and learning objectives.
One year of experience in creating methods and tools to analyze and evaluate training or education needs and effectiveness.

Conditions of Hire

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources.

All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

Selection Process

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties. For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the "My Applications" tab at StateJobs.Delaware.gov.

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.
Individuals who use TDD may request auxiliary aid or service by calling (800) 232-5470 or by visiting delawarerelay.com.
If you need assistance with an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or general applicant support, you may call (302) 739-5458 or email jobs@delaware.gov.
The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.

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Minimum Qualifications

Two years' experience in delivering training or education courses, services, individual or group activities using a variety of materials and equipment such as exercises, handouts, manuals, laptops, audiovisual or specialized equipment. One year of experience in preparing and maintaining training or education records and reports such as course schedules, rosters, training updates or records of participation. One year of experience in researching, selecting and designing courses, curricula, lesson plans, instructional methods, materials, or activities to meet training or education needs and learning objectives. One year of experience in creating methods and tools to analyze and evaluate training or education needs and effectiveness. Conditions of Hire Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources. All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.

Requirements

requirements, issues, and challenges.

Makes recommendations for improvements based on findings such as new or modified courses, instructional methods, materials, equipment, and resources.

Provides technical guidance, advice, and direction on training and education matters and promotes the use of related services and resources.

Prepares and maintains records and reports such as course schedules, rosters, training updates, or records of participation.

Completes continuing education to remain current on applicable standards, methods, techniques, best practices, laws, rules, and regulations in the assigned training and education area(s).

Uses automated information systems and computer software to research, review, analyze, document, and report on relevant training and/or education information.

May maintain content on social media, and create, edit, and post instructional and promotional materials, brochures, videos, or other information.

May operate and maintain training facilities such as visitor or education centers.

May participate in reviewing, testing, and making recommendations on applicable technology.

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Training and Education Specialist III
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

Two years' experience in delivering training or education courses, services, individual or group activities using a variety of materials and equipment such as exercises, handouts, manuals, laptops, audiovisual or specialized equipment.
One year of experience in preparing and maintaining training or education records and reports such as course schedules, rosters, training updates or records of participation.
One year of experience in researching, selecting and designing courses, curricula, lesson plans, instructional methods, materials, or activities to meet training or education needs and learning objectives.
One year of experience in creating methods and tools to analyze and evaluate training or education needs and effectiveness.

Conditions of Hire

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources.

All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

Selection Process

The