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Job Description: Design and conduct training and development programs to improve individual and organizational performance. May analyze training needs.
Training and Development Specialists spend a lot of their time Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work. They are naturally good at Speech Clarity, Oral Comprehension, Oral Expression, and Written Expression. Training and Development Specialists are typically characterized as being Social and Artistic. They are usually very knowledgable about Education and Training, Customer and Personal Service, and English Language and are skilled at Learning Strategies and Instructing.
Work Activities
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Training and Teaching Others
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Coaching and Developing Others
Scheduling Work and Activities
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Getting Information
Thinking Creatively
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Developing and Building Teams
Documenting/Recording Information
Processing Information
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Analyzing Data or Information
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Performing Administrative Activities
Interacting With Computers
Selling or Influencing Others
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Staffing Organizational Units
Handling and Moving Objects
Assisting and Caring for Others
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Performing General Physical Activities
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Controlling Machines and Processes
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Abilities
Speech Clarity
Oral Comprehension
Oral Expression
Written Expression
Written Comprehension
Originality
Deductive Reasoning
Problem Sensitivity
Near Vision
Fluency of Ideas
Far Vision
Category Flexibility
Information Ordering
Inductive Reasoning
Speech Recognition
Memorization
Selective Attention
Flexibility of Closure
Time Sharing
Mathematical Reasoning
Number Facility
Speed of Closure
Visual Color Discrimination
Visualization
Perceptual Speed
Trunk Strength
Hearing Sensitivity
Finger Dexterity
Auditory Attention
Depth Perception
Interests
Social
Artistic
Conventional
Enterprising
Investigative
Realistic
Knowledge
Education and Training
Customer and Personal Service
English Language
Clerical
Personnel and Human Resources
Administration and Management
Sales and Marketing
Sociology and Anthropology
Psychology
Computers and Electronics
Communications and Media
Mathematics
Therapy and Counseling
Philosophy and Theology
Production and Processing
Economics and Accounting
Law and Government
Public Safety and Security
Foreign Language
Design
History and Archeology
Geography
Transportation
Engineering and Technology
Fine Arts
Telecommunications
Mechanical
Wages
Washington
$66,800
District of Columbia
$66,740
New Jersey
$66,580
Connecticut
$65,050
California
$62,830
Massachusetts
$62,560
New York
$60,800
Rhode Island
$60,050
Delaware
$58,740
Virginia
$57,400
Minnesota
$57,330
Hawaii
$57,270
Maryland
$56,980
North Carolina
$56,050
Colorado
$56,010
Arizona
$55,800
Alaska
$54,910
New Mexico
$54,720
Georgia
$53,970
Michigan
$53,440
Ohio
$53,140
Illinois
$53,100
Texas
$52,930
Vermont
$51,680
Nevada
$50,770
Tennessee
$50,450
Pennsylvania
$50,420
Missouri
$50,370
Wyoming
$50,260
Florida
$49,940
Oregon
$49,860
Alabama
$49,350
Wisconsin
$49,180
New Hampshire
$49,100
West Virginia
$48,830
Nebraska
$48,440
Kansas
$48,350
Idaho
$48,250
South Carolina
$46,910
Utah
$45,470
Iowa
$45,220
Kentucky
$45,080
Maine
$44,570
North Dakota
$44,530
Louisiana
$44,270
Indiana
$44,160
Oklahoma
$43,150
Montana
$41,900
Arkansas
$40,970
Mississippi
$40,500
South Dakota
$38,680
Guam
$35,620
Puerto Rico
$30,160
Skills
Learning Strategies
Instructing
Reading Comprehension
Monitoring
Speaking
Writing
Operations Analysis
Coordination
Active Listening
Critical Thinking
Social Perceptiveness
Active Learning
Systems Evaluation
Judgment and Decision Making
Service Orientation
Time Management
Management of Personnel Resources
Science
Negotiation
Persuasion
Systems Analysis
Complex Problem Solving
Mathematics
Management of Material Resources
Management of Financial Resources
Operation Monitoring
Technology Design
Programming
Work Values
Relationships
Achievement
Independence
Working Conditions
Recognition
Support
Work Styles
Dependability
Attention to Detail
Cooperation
Initiative
Integrity
Adaptability/Flexibility
Leadership
Achievement/Effort
Self Control
Concern for Others
Analytical Thinking
Persistence
Social Orientation
Stress Tolerance
Innovation
Independence
Related University Degree Programs
Work Context
Electronic Mail
Telephone
Face-to-Face Discussions
Contact With Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
Coordinate or Lead Others
Time Pressure
Letters and Memos
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Frequency of Decision Making
Public Speaking
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Spend Time Sitting
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Physical Proximity
Level of Competition
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Deal With External Customers
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Duration of Typical Work Week
Spend Time Standing
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Degree of Automation
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Walking and Running
Consequence of Error
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Contaminants
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Work Schedules
Outdoors, Under Cover
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to High Places
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
-40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-A lot of freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-About half the time-
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
-Completely automated-
Degree of Automation
-Constant contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others about half the time-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others most of the time-
Contact With Others
-Continually or almost continually-
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
-Every day-
Electronic Mail
Telephone
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Face-to-Face Discussions
Frequency of Decision Making
Letters and Memos
Time Pressure
Public Speaking
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Contaminants
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Frequency of Conflict Situations
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
-Extremely competitive-
Level of Competition
-Extremely important-
Work With Work Group or Team
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Extremely serious-
Consequence of Error
-Fairly important-
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
-Fairly serious-
Consequence of Error
-High responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Highly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Highly competitive-
Level of Competition
-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-
Physical Proximity
-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-
Physical Proximity
-Important-
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-
Work Schedules
-Less than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-Less than half the time-
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Sitting
-Limited freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Limited responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Minor results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderate responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Moderate results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderately automated-
Degree of Automation
-Moderately close (at arm's length)-
Physical Proximity
-Moderately competitive-
Level of Competition
-More than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-More than half the time-
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
-Never-
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Radiation
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Contaminants
Outdoors, Under Cover
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Walking and Running
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Letters and Memos
Frequency of Decision Making
Spend Time Standing
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Telephone
Spend Time Sitting
Time Pressure
Face-to-Face Discussions
Electronic Mail
Public Speaking
-No contact with others-
Contact With Others
-No freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-No responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-No results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Not at all automated-
Degree of Automation
-Not at all competitive-
Level of Competition
-Not important at all-
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Work With Work Group or Team
-Not serious at all-
Consequence of Error
-Occasional contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Once a month or more but not every week-
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Frequency of Decision Making
Time Pressure
Public Speaking
Letters and Memos
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Face-to-Face Discussions
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to High Places
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Radiation
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Telephone
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
-Once a week or more but not every day-
Public Speaking
Letters and Memos
Time Pressure
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Face-to-Face Discussions
Telephone
Frequency of Decision Making
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Contaminants
Electronic Mail
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Radiation
-Once a year or more but not every month-
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Outdoors, Under Cover
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Frequency of Conflict Situations
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to High Places
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Frequency of Decision Making
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Public Speaking
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Time Pressure
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Face-to-Face Discussions
Electronic Mail
Letters and Memos
Telephone
-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-
Work Schedules
-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-
Work Schedules
-Serious-
Consequence of Error
-Slightly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-
Physical Proximity
-Slightly competitive-
Level of Competition
-Some freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Very close (near touching)-
Physical Proximity
-Very high responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Very important-
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Deal With External Customers
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Very important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Very little freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Very serious-
Consequence of Error
Task Ratings
Education Training Experience
-On-Site or In-Plant Training-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
-On-the-Job Training-
None or short demonstration
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
-Related Work Experience-
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
Over 8 years, up to and including 10 years
-Required Level of Education-
Some College Courses
Bachelor's Degree
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Baccalaureate degree, but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees carrying the title of Master
Master's Degree