[Hiring] Program Specialist 2 @State of Washington

Role Description

The Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission (WSCJTC) is seeking a Program Specialist 2 to join our Curriculum Unit’s Instructional Systems Design team. This position is responsible for the development, review and analysis of student evaluations. This work is important to gain insights from the student experience that will assist to ensure the curriculum being presented is clear, understandable and effective. In addition, this position provides support for the Preflex platform which includes:

• Piloting new micro trainings
• Providing feedback before training goes live
• Loading approved training to the platform

The successful incumbent will be self-motivated, with exceptional interpersonal skills and a proactive approach.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Education, Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Communications, English, Psychology/Sociology, or related/similar degree plan.
• OR - At least three (3) years of demonstrable experience in positions requiring high level written communication, research, data analysis, attention to detail, and problem solving. Higher education may substitute year for year for this experience.
• AND - At least two (2) years of experience working for the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission or other criminal justice or military training entity.
• Understanding of adult teaching and learning methods.
• Understanding and support for cultural diversity.
• Ability to model the agency mission, vision, values in communications and interactions with staff and students.
• Strong work ethic, self-directed, and able to work in a team environment.
• Skills for basic computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to support the agency's diversity, equity, and inclusion goals.
• The ability to take action to learn and grow.
• The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Communications, English, Psychology/Sociology, or similar degree plan (preferred).
• At least three (3) years of experience working for the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission or other criminal justice or military training entity in positions requiring high level written communication, research, data analysis, attention to detail, and problem solving (preferred).
• Experience in project management (preferred).
• Experience with curriculum evaluation (preferred).
• Problem solving skills, including analysis and strategies (preferred).
• Knowledge of the criminal justice system including federal, state, and local criminal justice agencies, laws, ordinances and regulations (preferred).

Benefits

• Outstanding benefits
• Choice of state retirement programs including a defined benefit pension plan
• Advancement opportunities
• Flexible/compressed work schedules

Company Description

At the WSCJTC, we value the importance of creating an environment in which all employees feel respected, included, and empowered to bring unique ideas to the agency. Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace.