TRAINING PROJECT MANAGER Date: Feb 13, 2025 Req ID: 47277 Location: Little Rock, AR, US, 72201 Category: AR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMM Anticipated Starting Salary: $45,010 Position Summary The Grants Manager for the Rural Services Division is responsible for managing the Game and Fish Wildlife Education Grant Program, the Rural Services Block Grant Program, Assisting the Director with planning and implementing all training and education sessions including the Rural Development Conference and assisting marketing with social media posts and maintaining the Rural Services newsletter. This includes reviewing all applications for completeness and eligibility, generating reports and reporting to the Director and Rural Development Commission. Education and Professional Work Experience Minimum Qualifications The formal education equivalent of a bachelor’s degree in psychology, business administration, or a related field; plus four years of experience in training or a related field, including one year in a supervisory or leadership capacity. Preferred Qualification Familiarity with rural Arkansas and city/county government operations. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of training program design and development requirements for business, agency, or industry work force. Knowledge of audio-visual equipment and operation. Knowledge of budgetary practices. Ability to analyze information and assess training needs for business, agency, or industry work force. Ability to negotiate and implement contracts. Ability to produce and edit audio-visual training aids. Ability to recruit, select, and instruct trainers in program presentation techniques. Ability to gather information and prepare reports. Job Responsibilities and Expected Results Provides technical assistance to grantees regarding grant applications, grant modifications, progress reports and budgets. Conducts grant related workshops and meetings. Develops, implements and analyzes grant program related goals and objectives. Prepares annual and biennial budgets, ensures sufficient appropriations for grant awards, and analyzes expenditure reports. Prepares detailed reports of actions taken in grant programs to provide information to funding sources to ensure compliance with grant requirements. Plans and conducts grant training programs; prepares and updates grant guidance manual for use by personnel, which explains policies and procedures. Develops, analyzes, and reviews grant reports, and analyzes data. Develops reporting systems and monitoring methods to measure program effectiveness and to ensure that grant programs are in compliance with state and federal laws, and monitors grant projects for compliance with state and federal regulations. Performs other duties as assigned. Position Information Class Code: E023C Grade: GS08 FLSA Status: EXEMPT Salary Range: $45,010.00 - $71,792.00 Summary The Training Project Manager is responsible for developing training programs for workers in industry. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy. Functions Receives request for training information from industries, Chambers of Commerce, or Arkansas Industrial Development Commission, visits industry in need of services, and analyzes present situations to determine needs. Reviews preliminary report findings and makes proposals for programs to industries. Develops criteria, goals, objectives, and standards for each approved training program and develops training manuals to be used in educating trainees about needed technology. Develops contracts for services between agency and industry specifying responsibilities for each. Produces, edits, and films audio-visual training aids needed to complement training. Recruits, tests, and selects trainees to participate in program. Develops and monitors individual budgets for approved programs by authorizing and approving expenditures. Recruits trainers from within an industry for training by analyzing qualifications of industry personnel, selecting personnel qualified to operate necessary machinery, and instructing trainers in proper teaching methods. Collects and compiles data on individual programs and develops reports to provide information to state officials. Performs other duties as assigned. Dimensions None Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of training program design and development requirements for business, agency, or industry work force. Knowledge of audio-visual equipment and operation. Knowledge of budgetary practices. Ability to analyze information and assess training needs for business, agency, or industry work force. Ability to negotiate and implement contracts. Ability to produce and edit audio-visual training aids. Ability to recruit, select, and instruct trainers in program presentation techniques. Ability to gather information and prepare reports. Minimum Qualifications The formal education equivalent of a bachelor's degree in psychology, business administration, or a related field; plus four years of experience in training or a related field, including one year in a supervisory or leadership capacity. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE. Licenses None Nearest Major Market:Little Rock