Job Description
Agency
Division
Job Classification Title
Staff Development Specialist II (S)
Position Number
Grade
NC15
About Us
North Carolina State Government is one of the state’s largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services.
Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more. To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources'
website
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Permanent, temporary, and time-limited state government jobs can be found from the mountains to the coast. Find your next opportunity today!
Description of Work
The Learning Management System (LMS) Administrator / Training Developer serves as the primary administrator for Learning Management System (LMS) operations within the organization. This position oversees daily LMS Administration, assists employees with training access and technical issues, and supports the research, design, development, and facilitation of learning programs across multiple formats.
This role also provides cross‑system support for performance management processes and assists with technical platforms such as ServiceNow, Smartsheet, and SharePoint. In addition, the position collaborates with internal partners, contributes to system enhancements, and supports organizational development initiatives through high‑quality training solutions and continuous improvement efforts.
Key Responsibilities Include:
– Design and develop training programs, plans, and materials that align with organizational and program needs.
– Deliver classroom and/or clinical instruction for assigned programs and adapt instructional methods based on audience and learning objectives.
– Evaluate training effectiveness and revise programs, materials, or approaches to improve outcomes and maintain relevance.
– Identify training and development objectives in collaboration with program leadership to support organizational goals.
– Provide consultative guidance and organizational development support within division, department, hospital, facility, or system‑wide training structures.
– Implement and maintain external training programs for users of statewide systems and support training delivery across multiple organizational settings.
– Administer, support, or oversee statewide learning management systems to ensure accessibility, functionality, and user compliance.
– Lead committees, participate in executive leadership activities, or contribute to strategic planning processes within smaller agencies or facilities.
– Supervise or provide direction to Staff Development Specialist I positions and administrative staff involved in training operations.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Salary Grade Range: $55,221 - $96,639
C
an
didates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.
The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:
Expert proficiency conducting formal and informal training programs using structured techniques and instructional methods.
Demonstrated experience applying human behavior theories and principles to training design, delivery, and learner engagement.
Strong track record formulating ideas and communicating complex information clearly and effectively to diverse audiences across varied settings.
Proven success interpreting federal and state guidelines and administering them accurately within program operations.
Demonstrated skill planning, organizing, and evaluating training events, including assessing needs, executing sessions, and adapting instructional strategies to meet organizational goals.
This Position Is Funded In Part Through Federal Funds
This Position Is Eligible For A Hybrid Work Option
About the DHHS Division of Human Resources (DHR):
The DHHS Division of Human Resources is responsible for strategic and tactical human capital management within DHHS including compliance with all federal and state rules and regulations affecting employee relations, recruitment/selection, job evaluation, salary administration, benefits, workers compensation, safety, and core staff development.
Compensation and Benefits:
The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.
Visit the website for State Benefits.
Supplemental Contact Information:
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy, which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws, and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DHHS:
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DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.
In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 303, our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.
Application Process
Be sure to complete the application in its entirety.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.
Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.
Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application to support your answers.
If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the closing date.
Applicants
may
be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered "Positions of Trust"
will be
subject to a criminal background check.
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent.
For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at
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Degree/College Credit Verification
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Transcripts, degree evaluations, and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.
Veterans’ and National Guard Preference
Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application, if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.
ADA Accommodations
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.
CONTACT INFORMATION
If there are any questions about this posting, please contact Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@dhhs.nc.gov.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.
Minimum Education and Experience
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the
Education and Experience Equivalency Guide
for details.
Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of training development experience in a progressive training or teaching role
OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience.
EEO Statement
The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.
Recruiter:
Tresha Walker
Recruiter Email:
TRESHA.WALKER@DHHS.NC.GOV
Job Tags
Permanent employment, Temporary work, Work experience placement, Work at office