Interim Clean Energy Training Manager

~ Kern Community College District is a community college district in Kern County, California. Colleges that are part of the district include: Bakersfield College, Porterville College, and Cerro Coso Community College. ~ 

Position Overview 

Under the direction of the Director, Clean Energy Center, the Training Manager will oversee and conduct training, curriculum development and training program planning activities related to Economic and Workforce Development training programs; and will train and manage training staff. This position is contingent on funding. 

Responsibilities   

Example of Duties: 

• Develop curriculum for short-cycle workforce training which addresses the needs of industry in the District's service area.
• Consult and collaborate with area businesses regarding their specific workforce needs and identifying the skill sets required for employment in the priority industries in the District's service area.
• Deliver training to prepare participants for careers.
• Guide and direct project staff in the execution of training programs activities. Train, develop and oversee the instructor staff/faculty.
• Coordinate and schedule instructors and training activities ensuring availability of instructor's, classrooms, lab space, curriculum materials and training equipment.
• Develop new workforce skills training programs to meet the changing needs of business, industry, and government, within the District service area.
• Oversee the design, development, and implementation of training programs and initiatives. Provide technical expertise to translate industry needs and skills sets into training curriculum.
• Participate in the selection/hiring of staff/faculty, subordinate staff; evaluate and recommend disciplinary action as appropriate; train and assign subordinate staff; and provide recommendations concerning performance and/or promotions.
• Participate in advisory and collaborative partnerships with economic development organizations, Workforce Investment Boards, industry associations, and other workforce intermediaries.
• Provide basic technical assistance and faculty in-service opportunities to enhance the District's capacity to provide training.
• Keep current on developments in the local labor market by participating in industry conferences and workshops and by reading industry publications.
• Maintain the reporting and accountability necessary to ensure that the Economic and Workforce Development training program is in alignment with work plans from funding sources.
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications  

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college/university OR an AA plus five years experience providing training in a corporate or industrial setting. 

Desirable: 

• Master's Degree desirable.
• Five years of training or teaching experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of trends in corporate and industrial training.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse, academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, and disabilities backgrounds of community college students and employees. 

Knowledge of: 

• Adult learning theory.
• Corporate and industrial training practices.
• Advantages of different training modalities.
• Workforce services providers.
• Employment Training Panel Funding eligibility and regulations. 

Ability to: 

• Manage instructors.
• Meet schedules and timelines.
• Work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Establish good working relationships with a variety of individuals and organizations and facilitate inter-organizational cooperation.
• Learn College and District organization and applicable operations, policies, and procedures.
• Utilize internet research, computer word processing, electronic mail, and spreadsheet programs.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Travel to meetings around the state. 

Compensation: Salary range is $68,245.96 to $97,482.04 per year. The Kern Community College District provides a maximum contribution to an excellent health and welfare benefits plan. Vacation, sick leave, holidays, income protection and retirement included. 

To Apply 

Please click below: "Apply Here!" Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled. The College reserves the right to extend time limits or reinitiate the recruitment/selection process at any point.

Completed application packet must include: 

• Completed Online Application for Employment form
• Current resume
• Letter of interest (Cover Letter)
• Copy of legible transcripts, if applicable
• List of six (6) professional references - Listed on application form 

Note: Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements. 

~ As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, the Kern Community College District encourages candidates with diverse backgrounds to apply. ~