About this opportunity
International Transportation Learning Center lists this Consultant, Workforce Training and Technology opportunity in silver spring, Maryland. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
ITLC is seeking a consultant to support technical assistance and development of training programs for bus maintenance in general and in Low and No emission vehicles (Low-Nos) in particular. The ideal candidate will have the skills and ability to work collaboratively across ITLC Project Teams and with a variety of industry experts and stakeholders to ensure that ITLC’s initiatives, resources, and servicesmeet the needs of transit, are aligned with the goals of the organization, and support significant advancements in training programs and workforce development connected to the industry’s new technologies.
Scope of Work and Key Responsibilities
Provide technical expertise on bus maintenance training needs across ITLC projects, with particular focus on Low-No technologies. This work includes: Collaborating with labor and management subject matter experts connected to ITLC work in these areas
Providing technical assistance to transit agency personnel and others on bus maintenance and technology subjects, including Low-Nos
Leading the design, development, assessment, and dissemination of curricula and courseware in collaboration with instructional designers and other relevant ITLC staff
Conducting outreach to industry stakeholders on Low-No adoption and training needs
Assisting in advancing maintenance mentorship and apprenticeship programs
Advising on workforce recruitment and retention activities
Providing regular written reports to ITLC leadership on the progress of work
Represent the organization throughout the transit industry through presentations and relationship-building at conferences, meetings, and in webinars and other gatherings
Support program and organizational needs by maintaining relevant project records and files
Share subject-matter expertise with ITLC staff through internal learning support, guidance, and ongoing updates
Assist in developing proposals for new funding, including Low-No grant opportunities, and in reporting to existing funders
Qualifications
Required:
Strong technical understanding of transit buses and bus systems, including Low-No technologies
Experience as a mentor, coach, instructor, or learning facilitator, with a solid understanding of the concepts of adult learning
Strong verbal communication skills, including experience developing and delivering presentations
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Outlook and Teams
Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with labor and management industry representatives, frontline workers, and other industry stakeholders
Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with all ITLC team members
Ability to travel
Willingness to acquire an in-depth understanding of the organization’s mission
Preferred:
The ideal candidate would have:
Familiarity with nonprofit organizations and/or public sector employment
Experience as a transit bus technician
Experience as a transit bus technical trainer, mentor, and/or instructor, both with general bus subjects as well as Low-No technologies
Experience designing, developing and delivering successful and engaging training programs
Demonstrated ability to work with labor-management teams
Type of Engagement
Consulting engagement with hours and assignments to be determined.Occasional work travel.
Compensation
Commensurate with experience.
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Worksite address
silver spring, MD, 20900, US
Who can apply
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