Departmental Training Coordinator (Watershed Management)

DeKalb County; Decatur (GA); Vor Ort; USD 57.000 - 92.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

DeKalb County is seeking a Training and Development Specialist to design, deliver, and evaluate department-wide training programs. You will develop courses, coordinate logistics, and track outcomes to improve employee knowledge and performance.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree, at least three years in training, and a valid Georgia driver’s license. A Watershed Management focus is preferred, with related biology/environmental science credentials considered an asset.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Public/Business Administration, Education, Organizational Development, or a related field is required.
• Three years of experience in training, teaching, or a related field to the assigned department.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s or Master’s in biology, environmental science, or related field for Watershed Management.

Aufgaben

• Develops departmental training programs and course materials.
• Delivers and facilitates in-house training based on current trends and best practices.
• Coordinates training logistics including room setup, schedules, and attendance tracking.
• Assists with certification and recertification requirements for mandated licensure.
• Maintains training records, prepares reports, and updates compliance databases.
• Communicates with management and staff to coordinate activities and resolve issues.

Kenntnisse

Training delivery

Curriculum development

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Public/Business Administration, Education, Organizational Development, or related field

Bachelor’s or Master’s in biology, environmental science, or related field

Jobbeschreibung

Salary Range: $57,125 - $91,971 Salary Grade: 19 FLSA: Exempt

Purpose of Classification:

The purpose of this classification is to develop, coordinate, deliver, and evaluate departmental training programs and learning solutions.

Essential Functions:

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 training programs for departmental employees; creates new and/or modifies existing courses and course materials; researches industry changes; and prepares activities and course assignments.

Conducts training and facilitates in-house training programs for employees based on current trends and best practices.

Assists employees in meeting certification and recertification requirements for mandated licensure and submits documents for license renewals.

Coordinates training logistics to include training room, schedules, attendance tracking, passwords, supplies and set up; and selects or develops teaching aids including training handbooks, tutorials or quick reference guides .

Administers and grades course assignments and exams; and tracks and analyzes learning curriculum effectiveness through various evaluations techniques including evaluation of individual performances.

Maintains and prepares training and compliance records and prepares related documentation and reports; enters course exam grades; prepares training certificates; and updates compliance databases.

Assists with internal departmental communications by preparing newsletters, promotional materials for training programs, flyers for departmental events, or related communications.

Communicates with department management, supervisors, other employees, subject matter experts, schools, community groups, volunteers, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.

Maintains current knowledge of departmental business functions and operations to develop training programs and solutions for improving employee knowledge and performance within business units; and research training industry standards and best practices and applies new technologies.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Public/Business Administration, Education, Organizational Development, or a related field required; three years of experience in training, teaching, or a related field to assigned department; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Specific License or Certification Required:

Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications specific to Watershed Management:

Bachelor’s or Master's degree in biology, environmental science, organizational development, or a related field.

Experience in training, teaching, water/wastewater management operations, or a related field.

State of Georgia Water Operator or Wastewater Operator Class 1 or 2 license.