Training Officer (Supervisor I)

As the Training Officer, you will provide leadership and strategic direction for the Department's employee training and development programs. Working under the direction of the Training and Support Services Branch Chief, you will supervise a team responsible for creating and delivering engaging training programs, maintaining employee learning records, evaluating training effectiveness, and ensuring compliance with departmental training requirements.

Primary Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor professional staff within the OAS Training Unit.
• Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate department-wide training initiatives.
• Manage the Department's Learning Management System (LMS) and employee training records.
• Develop and maintain training policies, procedures, manuals, and instructional materials.
• Coordinate and administer training-related contracts and vendor services.
• Deliver instructor-led and virtual training sessions and presentations.
• Collaborate with executives, managers, and stakeholders to assess organizational training needs.
• Analyze training metrics and recommend process improvements.
• Support workforce planning and employee development initiatives throughout the Department.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must meet one of the following:

• Be reachable on the Supervisor I eligibility list;
• Have transfer eligibility;
• Be eligible for reinstatement; or
• Successfully complete the Supervisor I examination to establish eligibility prior to appointment.

Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess experience in:

• Supervising and developing professional staff
• Employee training and workforce development
• Instructional design and adult learning principles
• Learning Management Systems (LMS)
• Project and program management
• Public speaking and facilitating presentations
• Policy and procedure development
• Contract management and vendor coordination
• Research, analysis, and problem-solving
• Building collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholders
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Candidates should demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong organizational abilities, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

To be considered, applicants must submit all required application materials through CalCareers by the final filing date of 7/8/2026. 

Required Documents

• State Application (STD. 678)
• Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)

Statement of Qualifications

Instructions: The SOQ must be no more than two pages in length, with one-inch margins, and in 12-point Arial font. Responses must be numbered and presented in the order as they appear in the job announcement. Artificial Intelligence cannot be used to respond to the Statement of Qualifications questions for this job control.

Please respond to the following:

1. Describe your experience developing effective training content.
2. Describe your experience presenting to internal stakeholders.
3. Describe your experience working with a Learning Management System (LMS).

Applications that do not include the required Statement of Qualifications may not be considered.

Applicants who are not currently eligible for appointment must complete the Supervisor I examination to establish eligibility before they can be hired.

The California Department of Industrial Relations is dedicated to protecting and improving the well-being of California's workforce through education, enforcement, and innovation. Joining DIR means becoming part of a mission-driven organization that values collaboration, integrity, diversity, and continuous improvement.

Why Join DIR?

• Competitive State of California salary
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
• CalPERS retirement pension
• 401(k) and 457 retirement savings options
• Generous paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave
• Hybrid telework opportunities (based on operational needs)
• Professional development and advancement opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Convenient downtown Sacramento location with access to public transportation

DIR is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. If you're passionate about developing employees, leading impactful training programs, and making a difference in California state government, we encourage you to submit your application.

California Department of Industrial Relations

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