Training Specialist Senior

The Training Specialist Senior plays a key role in empowering the architectural civil, and utility project managers who deliver Austin's most essential capital projects. In this dynamic role, you will create, refine, and facilitate training that helps project teams build confidence, improve consistency, and navigate complex processes with clarity. You will maintain and enhance a robust library of existing trainings - updating content as standards evolve and expanding offerings to meet emerging needs.

Your work will blend collaboration with subject matter experts, hands-on instructional design, and leading engaging learning experiences that make a real impact on project delivery across the department. If you enjoy shaping learning programs, translating technical concepts into practical tools, and supporting a culture of continuous growth, this role offers the opportunity to influence the future of Capital Delivery and the success of projects that senn the Austin community.

Monday
- Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM;
Up to 60% teleworking available

Leads and coordinates training activities to include development of curriculum and delivery of job specific training to meet departmental initiatives.

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Designs and performs needs assessments to analyze and identify short-term and long-term organizational training needs.
• Surveys various training techniques, materials, and commercial offerings to select the most appropriate process for the delivery of training.
• Researches commercial training offerings and determines feasibility of use.
• Develops written training materials, visual aids, and reference materials, including course curriculums.
• Develops and administers assessments of staff skills for use in developing training strategies and curriculum, and effectiveness of delivery.
• Delivers targeted, audience-appropriate instructor‑led training sessions.
• Coordinates student and facility schedules for delivery of training, and maintains and prepares appropriate records of participation.
• Performs preproduction, production, and postproduction work on computer‑and video-training materials that use computer and streaming audio‑visual technologies for on‑demand use.
• Analyzes laws, codes, and policies, and consults with subject matter experts to design and develop curriculum related to trainees' needs.
• Conducts research or surveys to determine the effectiveness of training provided.

Provides leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others.

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of instructional systems design methods.
• Knowledge of City practice, policy, and procedures.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
• Skill in planning and organizing.
• Skill in using computers and related software.
• Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
• Ability to facilitate and deliver training.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
• Ability to lead and train others.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees and the public.

Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited…