Employee Development Specialist - two positions!

The Division of Personnel Management is recruiting to fill two Training and Development Specialist - Senior vacancies with the Bureau of Training and Development to provide virtual and in-person training to state employees.

This position is headquartered at the Department of Administration State Office Building, 101 East Wilson Street, Madison, WI. The position currently has the flexibility to work remotely. Time in the office will be required depending on training and operational needs. Statewide travel to provide training is required. Remote work flexibility will be discussed in more detail during the interview process.

Join an organization that strives to exceed customer expectations by delivering efficient, high-quality state government services. The Department of Administration (DOA) provides direct services to state agency customers and designs and leads initiatives to make government more innovative and cost-effective. Working at DOA offers you the opportunity to make an impact on the quality of life in Wisconsin.

As the flagship agency of the State of Wisconsin, our core values at Department of Administration are Adaptability, Collaboration, Stewardship, Equity, Service Excellence, and Integrity. Our values make it possible for us to fulfill our mission, with a set of shared principles and practices, and form the bedrock of how we operate, interact, and are seen by colleagues, partners, and other agencies.

This recruitment may be used to fill similar vacancies (permanent, project, or LTE) that become available in the next six months.

This position is responsible for researching, developing, delivering, and evaluating training for all state agencies. Training may include topics such as team building, conflict resolution, accountability, trust, new supervisor development, leadership development, and project management. In addition, this position will use data to help determine training needs, develop and update curriculum, consult with leadership and management, and support a variety of workforce development programs. This position will collaborate with other members of the Bureau of Training and Development as well as stakeholders, agency contacts, and external representatives to provide training for the state workforce.

We are looking for a proactive training developer and facilitator who thrives on owning the end-to-end process: researching competencies, mapping skills, and building engaging trainings that drive results. If you are a collaborative problem-solver with a growth mindset who is self-motivated, this is the role for you.

For more information, please view the complete position description.

Starting hourly rate for the Training and Development Specialist - Senior position (schedule/range 81-03) will be $35.00 per hour - $38.00 per hour depending on qualifications and experience. Pay for current state employees will be set in accordance with the Wisconsin State Compensation Plan. A 12-month probationary period is required.

In addition, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring:

• Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation/personal holiday to start, 9 paid holidays, and 130 hours of sick time that rolls over each year.
• Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits

• An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan.

• Well Wisconsin Wellness Program

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Due to the nature of the position, DOA will conduct background checks on applicants prior to selection. DOA does not sponsor work visas and is not an eligible OPT (Optional Practical Training) employer for F-1 international students. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States, and to complete the required employment eligibility form.

Candidates selected to interview will be required to do a short training presentation as part of the process.

Minimally qualified applicants will have experience with each of the following:

• Researching and narrowing content to design virtual and in-person training based on learning outcomes and grounded in adult learning theory and/or Bloom’s taxonomy.
• Developing and modifying training materials and resources for a variety of audiences.
• Delivering and evaluating virtual and in-person training sessions.
• Using a variety of interactive training strategies for virtual and in-person sessions (e.g., breakout rooms, polling, Gallery Walk, etc.).

In addition, well-qualified applicants will have experience with one or more of the following:

• Facilitating virtual and in-person training using best practices in accessibility, usability, and inclusion to engage all learners.
• Using WCAG 2.1 standards to develop training materials.
• Providing training in risk management, project management, and/or change management.
• Providing training to employees in leadership or management positions.

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Your letter of qualifications and resume are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. Please review the instructions on developing your resume and letter of qualifications. Your cover letter is limited to a maximum of two (2) typed pages, single-spaced, no smaller than 10-point font, with 1-inch margins. Resumes should be limited to no more than two (2) pages (no format requirements). Pages more than the specified limits may not be evaluated.

Submitted materials will be evaluated, and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the hiring process for available vacancies.

The State of Wisconsin is committed to providing opportunities to all applicants from all backgrounds. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Any applicants and employees with a disability may request reasonable accommodations.

The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability. If you are a qualified veteran, please visit the Veterans Employment page for application instructions to be considered for the Veterans Non-Competitive Appointment program.

Questions can be directed to Nathan Draeger at nathan2.draeger@wisconsin.gov.

Application materials are due by 11:59pm on May 11, 2026.