NOTE TO INTERNAL APPLICANTS: INTERNAL CANDIDATES IN THE SAME CLASSIFICATION AND/OR PAYGRADE AS THE POSITION POSTED WILL NOT RECEIVE A PAY ADJUSTMENT IF SELECTED.
Under direction, the purpose of the position is to plan, develop, implement, and oversee strategies for employee training and development and Safety training. Responsible for establishing and maintaining appropriate systems for measuring necessary aspects of employee training and development and improving the productivity of employees. Responsible for the effective coordination and presentation of training and development and Safety programs for all employees. Identify and arrange suitable training solutions for employees. Actively search, creatively design, and implement effective methods to educate, enhance performance, and recognize performance.
The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.
- Monitors, measures, and evaluates staff training and development plans and achievements within agreed upon formats and timescales.
- Partners with departmental managers to understand all necessary aspects and needs of staff training and development, including safety training, and to ensure they are fully informed of staff training and development objectives, purposes, and achievements.
- Maintains awareness and knowledge of contemporary staff training and development theories and methods and provides suitable interpretation to directors, managers, and staff within the organization.
- Coordinates, plans, and implements the actions and recommendations of department safety committees; provides technical assistance and advice to the committees.
- Maintains Human Resource Information System training records as requested; maintains organization charts as assigned; performs a variety of record keeping duties.
- Designs and coordinates training programs based on organizational, and employee needs via needs/SWOT analysis.
- Compiles training manuals and materials.
- Evaluates the effectiveness of training programs, using surveys, questionnaires, interviews, and observation, in order to plan future courses or to amend existing ones.
- Participates in administrative staff meetings and attends other meetings and seminars.
- Leads and assists with specialized projects to facilitate administrative processes of the department.
- Maintains open communication with coworkers, management, staff, the general public; acts as liaison to various groups or departments.
- Performs duties as assigned/necessary which are related, or logical in assignment to the position.
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field.
Experience: Three (3) years responsible experience in Human Resources, employee training and development, or a safety related field performing duties consistent with the Essential Job Functions. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Miscellaneous: Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License.
- Considerable knowledge of County, State and Federal laws and regulations of Human Resources, employment laws and payroll administrative policies and procedures, e.g., EEOC, ADA, FLSA, FMLA.
- Considerable knowledge of County personnel, recruitment, benefits and payroll administrative policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of Safety and OSHA Regulations.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with all levels of management, employees, other departments, officials and the general public.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment in developing and recommending enactment of policies and procedures.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Skill in using good judgment, discretion and confidentiality in the performance of duties.
- Considerable knowledge of business English, e.g., correspondence formats, spelling, punctuation and grammar.
- Considerable knowledge of modern office procedures and equipment.
- Conduct training courses, which may involve utilizing equipment such as laptops, projectors, flip charts, and DVD players while leading group discussions or role- playing activities.
- Ability to access, operate and maintain various software applications.
- Ability to operate basic office equipment e.g., computer terminals, printers, copy machines, telephone systems, facsimile machines.
- Ability to read, update and maintain various records and files.
- Knowledge of administrative support functions, e.g., records maintenance, data analysis, reports processing, documentation proofing.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Physical Demand: Light
- 20 pounds maximum lifting.
- Rare lifting, carrying up to 10 lbs.
- If less lifting involved will require significant walking/standing.
- If mostly sitting is involved will require push/pull on arm or leg controls.
- Expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken word or perceiving sound by ear.
- Good eyesight for production or safety of self and others.
- Physical agility is required in kneeling, bending, stooping, and reaching.
- Required to have clear vision at distances of 20 inches or less.
Employment Type: Full-time