Training Development Analyst – Agriculture – Licking County, OH

Job title: Training Development Analyst Company: Agriculture Job description: Compensation: Competitive salary: $59,550 - $84,843 Who We Are: ODA helps Ohioans in many ways including: supporting agriculture, protecting consumers, safeguarding plants and animals, and conserving natural resources. As a cabinet-level agency, we answer to the Governor, and we get a lot of stuff done! Ohio’s food and agriculture industry is huge, contributing $124 billion to the economy and employing one in eight people. This success starts on the farm, but these aren’t your great grandpa’s farms! They may have started way back when, but many of Ohio’s more than 70,000 farms are modern, state-of-the-art operations that use technology to maximize production to feed our growing population. ODA is located in Reynoldsburg on a beautiful, 158-acre campus. Parking is free and so are the amazing connections you will make with professionals who are known as the best in their field. What We Do: At ODA, we do a lot that helps a lot of people. That’s a pretty big deal! We make sure the meat and food you eat and the milk you drink is safe. We protect farmland and conserve our soil and water resources. We keep Ohio’s plants, crops, and livestock free of pests and disease. We house the state’s top food safety lab and serve as a hub for a statewide lab safety system. We make sure you get what you pay for through ensuring accurate weights and measures standards. We oversee Ohio’s fairs and make sure the amusement rides you love are safe. As a member of ODA’s family, you’ll be working with a team of the highest caliber, doing work that makes a difference to all Ohioans. What You’ll Do: You don’t have to know a lot about agriculture, you’ll learn that on the job! You just have to have a willingness to learn and a desire to devote your skills to a greater purpose. This position is responsible for: • Formulates & implements training policy for the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA), Division of Meat Inspection • Develops, modifies, updates & delivers training using variety of delivery methods (e.g., in-person & virtual individual & group sessions, Ohio Learn, Learning on Demand, AgLearn) • Monitors & independently assesses training effectiveness & training needs for Division employees through various methods (e.g., PIPP results, trend analysis) & plans training activities to meet those needs • Gathers & organizes training (e.g., prepares training materials, develops roster, provides logistical support) • Serves as liaison with USDA/FSIS regarding training needs & regulations • Consults with ODA HR and DAS Learning and Talent Development • Conducts comprehensive Food Safety Assessments (FSA) of state inspected establishments & on-site consumer protection assessments of meat & poultry establishments to verify the design & proper function of an establishment’s food safety & process control systems • Applies knowledge of microbiology, food science, biology, chemistry, &/or agriculture to assess scientific adequacy process control measures implemented by regulated establishments (e.g., Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Point (HACCP) plans, Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs), microbiological verification sampling protocols) • Provides training & guidance to field inspection staff by performing investigative work related to food processing &/or slaughter systems • Obtains information, gathers evidence, verifies facts in support of administrative or civil enforcement matters • Makes recommendations regarding type of enforcement action (e.g., suspension letters, deferral letters, letters of warning) We Support Diversity and Inclusion: ODA values its internal diversity and pledges to cultivate an inclusive and engaging environment for all employees where differences are embraced and celebrated. The agency commits to building a workforce that champions the advancement of DEI principles and initiatives. The values on which these efforts are founded are: respect, empathy, transparency, equality, and equal access. What’s in it for you: At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our ! Our benefits package includes: Medical Coverage • Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the Ohio Med PPO plan. Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance • Dental, vision and basic life insurance premiums are free after one year of continuous service. Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance • Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave • 11 paid holidays per year • Childbirth/Adoption leave Ohio Public Employees Retirement System • OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of his/her salary towards his/her retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the for more information. Deferred Compensation • The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the for more information. Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a Model Employer of Individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. Qualifications Completion of associate core program in instructional design, adult learning, education, instructional technology, or related field OR 18 months experience preparing & delivering informational & instructional programs for adults using instructional design model & doing & analyzing performance needs assessments OR Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications noted above Expected salary: $59550 - 84843 per year Location: Licking County, OH Job date: Wed, 24 Aug 2022 05:34:33 GMT Apply for the job now! Apply tot his job