Development Trainer

Salary Range: $61,009 - $98,224 Salary Grade: 20 FLSA:
Exempt

The purpose of this classification is to conduct training needs assessments; develop, revise, and update course curriculum; coordinate, develop, implement, and conduct training programs.

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Develops, implements, coordinates, and provides training for County employees: develops/designs training materials and lesson plans; facilitates classes and coordinates scheduling with appropriate departments.
• Reviews lesson plans and class materials with instructors/facilitators; and reviews and analyze class evaluation reports and attendance numbers to make adjustments for planning and reporting purposes, and training effectiveness.
• Evaluates and updates training programs to remain current with new training techniques: researches, designs, develops, and implements new training programs/classes as requested.
• Assists with developing and monitoring course evaluations for continuous process improvement and identifying measures to improve on the job knowledge/skills retention; and explores trends, innovations and applications in the training industry for program and professional development.
• Markets and promotes training programs: creates and distributes promotional materials to increase awareness of and participation in employee development programs; prepares flyers, brochures, emails, etc.; makes presentations to various departments as requested; and serves as liaison to other departments, trainers and agencies as needed.
• Writes, reviews and publishes training manuals and handbooks: prepares lesson plans according to design standards, including all handouts, scenarios/games and other materials for conducting classes; and submits all materials for review by appropriate County/Legal staff as necessary; and maintains copies of all instructional materials in authorized format for historical course documentation purposes.
• Administers and monitors end-of-course surveys to assist with process improvement initiatives and strategies.
• Works closely with administrative support and Division Manager to schedule and coordinate classes and create a published training schedule.
• Assists in managing and tracking tuition reimbursement program in accordance with County policies and facilitate updates to policy, procedures, and forms.
• Prepares and receives various forms, reports, correspondence, policies, procedures, manuals, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.
• Communicates effectively with internal and external customers; coordinates work activities, reviews status of work, exchanges information, or resolves issues.
• Operates a personal computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data, utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, Internet, e-mail, or other software; and operates general office or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions.
• Maintains comprehensive knowledge of applicable laws/regulations, new products, methods, trends and advances in the profession, professional affiliations, and attends workshops.
• Maintains confidentiality in performing job responsibilities.

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Education, or related field required; three years of progressively responsible experience in human resources, training or related field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which…