Parks Senior Training & Safety Program Specialist

Build the Future of Parks Through Training, Safety, and Career Development

Do you have a passion for developing people, fostering safe workplaces, and creating pathways for professional growth? El Paso County Parks Department is seeking a Senior Training & Safety Program Specialist to lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of a comprehensive training, safety, and career progression program that supports our dedicated parks workforce.

In this dynamic role, you will serve as the department's training and safety champion, developing innovative learning experiences that equip employees with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to succeed. From onboarding new team members and delivering engaging safety training to creating career development pathways and measuring program effectiveness, you will play a key role in strengthening employee performance and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Working closely with managers, supervisors, and subject matter experts, you will assess organizational needs, develop curriculum, provide coaching and mentorship, and help shape career advancement opportunities across the Parks Department. Your expertise will help ensure employees are prepared to work safely, grow professionally, and deliver exceptional service to our community.

This position supports a diverse workforce responsible for park operations, grounds maintenance, open space management, recreational facilities, and other public-facing amenities. Candidates with experience working in parks, public works, facilities maintenance, construction, landscaping, recreation, natural resources, or other outdoor operational environments, especially within local government, are strongly encouraged to apply. Experience developing safety programs, conducting field-based training, and supporting workforce development initiatives for operational employees will be highly valued.

If you are a collaborative trainer, safety-minded professional, and passionate advocate for employee development, we invite you to bring your talents to El Paso County Parks and help cultivate the next generation of parks professionals.

Hiring Range: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 annually

This position has an anticipated work schedule of Monday through Friday, from 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, subject to change.

• Responsible for researching, designing, and implementing curriculum and training for assigned programs to ensure improvement of outcomes. Establishes, maintains, and updates training materials on programs, rules, policies, procedures, and other areas of skill development.
• Prepares and delivers information through a variety of instructional techniques and formats relevant to adult learners.
• Maintains knowledge of technological changes in training methods and incorporates new and emerging mediums, which may include interactive Internet-based training, multimedia programs, distance learning, satellite training, videos and other computer-aided instructional technologies, simulators, conferences, and workshops.
• Responsible for developing metrics to analyze the effectiveness of training.
• Oversees, develops, and participates in delivering training related to departmental and assigned program area needs; ensures adherence to applicable regulations, policies, and procedures.
  
  Assesses training needs through surveys, focus groups, colleague interviews, and management input; designs and adapts programs and workshops to meet the department/program needs.
• Conducts or participates in program-related training for new employees.
• Develops and/or recommends training in any areas identified as needing improvement. Collaborates with subject matter experts, managers, and supervisors as appropriate.
• Provides one-on-one coaching and mentoring; facilitates unit team-building workshops as needed.
• As directed, oversees or assists with the career progression program
• Participates in administrative meetings involving planning, decision-making, and management.
• Serves as a liaison to community professionals, other agencies, and the public; responds to complaints and concerns relating to training or performance issues.
• Coordinates travel arrangements for training as needed.
• May provide back-up support to other programs or units as needed.
• Performs other duties as required.

This classification does not have supervisory authority; however, may be required to provide expertise or limited guidance or direction to employees, such as overseeing work quality, training, and guidance.…