TRAINING COORDINATOR

Applications Accepted From: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

PN: 39699 Division: Organizational Governance, Performance, & Strategy Section: Workforce & Organizational Development Location: 8000 N. Stadium Drive Workdays & Hours: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm* Subject to change*

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The Houston Health Department (HHD) is seeking a talented & hardworking Training Coordinator to plan, coordinate, and oversee personnel training and staff development programs for department employees. Determines & analyzes training needs for employees, supervisors, and managers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:• Plans, coordinates, and supports department-wide training, professional development, orientation, and workforce development programs delivered in classroom, virtual, hybrid, and self-paced formats.

• Consults with managers, supervisors, and staff to identify current and future training needs, skill gaps, and professional development priorities.
• Develops and updates training materials, presentations, facilitator guides, job aids, reference materials, and other learning resources using adult-learning principles.
• Coordinates all training logistics, including scheduling, registration, facilities, technology, participant communications, materials, instructors, and training calendars.
• Maintains employee training records and monitors course enrollment, attendance, completion, and required training through learning management and training tracking systems.
• Coordinates with internal instructors, colleges, universities, consultants, vendors, and other external training providers to support departmental learning and professional development opportunities.
• Assists with training-related procurement and vendor activities, including scopes of work, service agreements, purchase documentation, deliverables, and contract coordination.
• Provides training-related customer service and technical assistance to employees, supervisors, instructors, and training partners regarding registration, course requirements, learning systems, and available development opportunities.
• Supports the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of training policies, procedures, processes, resources, and administrative practices.

WORKING CONDITIONS There are no major sources of discomfort, i.e., essentially normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature and air conditions. The position is physically comfortable, the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc.EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS Requires a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Education, Personnel Management or a related field.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Four years of professional personnel experience involving training in a formal classroom and/or the development of curriculum and lesson plans for adult learners are required.

Pertinent training experience at the professional level may be substituted for the above educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS NonePreference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.

• Coursework or specialized training in adult learning, instructional design, learning management systems, workforce development, or organizational development.

SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED None. However, the Department may administer a skills assessment test.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION: YES

SALARY INFORMATION GRANT FUNDED POSITION Grants & Special funded positions are dependent upon continued available funds. If funding is no longer available, employee may be laid off or transferred. Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

Pay Grade 24

APPLICATION PROCEDURES Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov.

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Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

EEO Equal Employment Opportunity The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.