Transportation Training Specialist

Position Title:

Transportation Training Specialist

Job Group:

Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of related experience

Special Required Qualifications

Drivers License

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working in transportation, public works, infrastructure, or a related technical field.

Demonstrated experience developing and delivering trainings, events, workshops, and/or instructional materials to audiences.

Experience preparing, managing, or monitoring budgets for programs, events, or projects.

Experience coordinating events, workshops, meetings, or training programs, including logistics, scheduling, and communication.

Job Description:

Do you want to play a direct role in helping the staff of Iowa’s local transportation agencies work more effectively and efficiently as they build, operate, and maintain their roadway infrastructure? Are you motivated by serving the training and technical assistance needs of those who directly and indirectly support communities across Iowa?

If so, the Iowa Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) at the Institute for Transportation (InTrans) is seeking applicants for a Transportation Training Specialist! LTAP has a long history of working with a variety of partners to support local transportation agency staff and those who assist them. LTAP delivers training and education in a wide range of areas, including work zone safety, flagging operations, winter maintenance, motor grader operation, and more.

This position will be classified as a Learning and Development Specialist II.

What You'll Do:

• Identify and recommend training for local, county, and state transportation staff.

• Develop and deliver training materials for in‑person and virtual outreach events and workshops.

• Create and share training and outreach resources with local transportation agencies.

• Coordinate agendas, budgets, and logistics for training events.

• Serve as the primary contact for outreach events and training sessions.

• Contribute to InTrans outreach/service/research projects as needed.

• Prepare reports and updates for principal investigators.

• Write technical content for newsletters and related publications.

• Communicate with transportation officials on issues related to traffic planning, safety, design, and operations.

• Respond to assistance requests from transportation officials.

• Research and provide guidance on technical questions.

• Represent LTAP at professional meetings and conferences.

• Engage in ongoing professional development.

In-state travel will be involved in this role.

This is a one-year, fixed term position with the opportunity for renewal.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

About LTAP at Iowa State University:

Iowa LTAP is located within the Institute for Transportation (InTrans) at Iowa State University. InTrans is an $18 million research organization that includes seven centers and seven programs. InTrans conducts transportation-related research and outreach, and addresses the education and workforce development needs of future transportation professionals. LTAP has existed, in one form or another, for more than 40 years.  Its mission is to foster a safe, efficient, and environmentally sound transportation system by improving the skills and knowledge of local transportation providers through training, technical assistance, and technology transfer. By working together, we strive to enhance the quality of life for all Iowans.

Level Guidelines
• Intermediate-level position with solid professional and/or technical skills working under general supervision to achieve goals
• Applies broad, working knowledge of the principles of the field to moderately complex, difficult, and varied problems and issues
• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action and resolve problems
• Responds to a broad range of inquiries and requests
• May provide training and/or direction to lower-level staff
• May lead projects of moderate scope and complexity
• Provides guidance to students

Appointment Type:

Regular with Term Appointment (Fixed Term)

Proposed End Date or Length of Term:

May 3, 2027

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

12 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Full