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About Harris County Flood Control District:
The Flood Control District has the mission to reduce the risk of flooding in Harris County, the third most populated county in the United States, with a population in excess of 4.7 million, including the City of Houston, the nation’s fourth largest city. The Flood Control District has jurisdiction over the primary stormwater facilities in the county, which consist of approximately 1,500 channels totaling nearly 2,500 miles in length, as well as more than 60 regional stormwater detention basins, totaling more than 10,000 acres and several wetlands mitigation banks including Greens bayou.What you will do at Harris County Flood Control District:
Harris County Flood Control District (District) is seeking qualified candidates for the role of Training and Engagement Coordinator.
Reporting to the Human Resources Division Director, the Training and Engagement Coordinator will be responsible for developing and implementing innovative strategies to enhance employee engagement and manage various training programs including but not limited to recruiting, onboarding, retention, recognition, learning and development, diversity, wellness, and other activities aimed at creating and promoting a positive workplace environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conduct District-wide training needs assessment and identify skills or knowledge gaps that need to be addressed.
- Work collaboratively with department managers to identify training needs and develop customized plans for the growth and development of both their teams and individuals.
- Develop annual training plans for management, teams, and individuals through outsourcing and/or in-house.
- Research and recommend new training methods. Select appropriate training methods and market available training to District staff.
- Design, prepare or order educational aids and materials and maintain curriculum database and training records.
- Use known educational principles and stay up to date on new training methods and techniques.
- Assess instructional effectiveness and determine the impact of training on employee skills and KPIs. Gather feedback from trainers and trainees after each session.
- Cultivate and promote a positive work environment that demonstrates professionalism, tact, and diplomacy.
- Coordinate various employee events, meetings, and training opportunities for the District.
- Collaborate with various agencies and partners in the community to expand awareness of the District including delivering engaging presentations at high schools and colleges both in-person and online.
- Conduct surveys to engage District staff and prepare statistical reports. Establish and record work of meetings, events, and activities weekly.
- Perform other duties that may be added or changed as the course and scope of the job directs.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net.
This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.
Requirements
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Education, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
Experience:
- Five (5) years of directly related work experience in human resource practices, and programs.
- Experience as a training coordinator, facilitator, or a similar role.
- Hands-on experience coordinating multiple training events and familiarity with traditional and modern job training methods and techniques.
- Working experience with different e-learning platforms.
- Experience developing full cycle training (assess needs, plan, develop, coordinate, monitor and evaluate).
Licensure:
- Valid Class "C" Texas Driver’s License
- Strong skills using Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, TEAMS, SharePoint, etc.).
- Strong knowledge of Training and employment engagement programs.
- Excellent verbal, analytical, reasoning, and written communication skills – including skills in preparing and presenting effective, accurate information.
- Superior analytical skills in applying guidelines, policies, and precedents and adapting standard methods to fit facts and conditions.
- Demonstrate ability to:
- Utilize good time management skills and effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks/initiatives.
- Think strategically, critically, and creatively.
- Maintain high-performance standards while working aggressively to achieve challenging goals.
- Maintain the highest standards of ethical behavior, exercising honesty and integrity, respect, and fairness in the execution of their responsibilities.
- Work independently with limited supervision, relative autonomy, and general review.
NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.
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General Information
Position Type, Salary:
- Regular | Full-Time | 40 hours per week
- Salary: To be discussed at interview
Location:
- Human Resources | 9900 Northwest Freeway, Houston, TX 77092
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:
- Frequent stooping, bending, reaching, lifting, and carrying of items up to 11 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds.
- Frequent sorting, filing, shelving, and handling of documents, books, files, file drawers and related materials and equipment required for clerical operations.
- Occasional driving of a vehicle with automatic controls.
- Occasional walking up and down steep slopes of ditches or on rough and uneven surfaces or ground such as sloping terrain plowed or furrowed areas or construction sites.
- Occasional ascending/descending stairs; prolonged sitting for extended periods of time.
- Work is generally performed indoors in a normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature, air conditions and noise levels.
- When at field locations, may be exposed to significant levels of heat, cold, moisture, air pollution, wind and dust, wildlife and flying/walking insects, vibration, and/or noise in excess of 85 decibels.
Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
BENEFITS
Harris County offers a competitive benefits program, including comprehensive group health and related benefits plan as well as defined benefit retirement plan.
The following list of benefits is offered only to employees in regular(full-time) positions:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Wellness
- Life Insurance
- Long-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- 10 days of vacation each year for the first five (5) years of service. Accrual rates increase based on years of service.
- 10 county holidays plus one (1) floating holiday
- Professional development opportunities
- Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
- Healthcare Reimbursement Account
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
The following benefits are also available to regular (full-time) employment and may be available to part-time employees:
- Retirement pension (TCDRS)
- Flexible schedules (varies by department)
- Transportation Assistance (Metro RideSponsor Program)
- Flexible schedules (varies by department)
In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, Group Health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County benefits website:
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/Medical.aspx
