Learning & Development Specialist

Cobb County Fire and Emergency Services; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cobb County Government seeks a Training Specialist to coordinate development programs for employees and supervisors, both in person and virtually. The role includes designing curricula, administering tuition assistance, and preparing reports and promotional materials.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Education or related field with at least three years of training experience, plus familiarity with LMS platforms and instructional design principles. Driver's license required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, HR, or related field required; three years of training experience or equivalent.
• Experience designing courses and curricula for adult learners.
• Familiarity with LMS platforms and instructional design principles.

Responsibilities

• Conducts professional development and compliance training for employees and supervisors, in person and virtually.
• Administers tuition assistance program: process applications, inform decisions, and monitor progress.
• Develops programs and curriculum for training needs, researches course topics and designs content.
• Prepares reports and promotional materials related to learning programs.

Skills

Training delivery

Curriculum design

LMS familiarity

Instructional design

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education, Human Resources, or related field

Three years of experience in training or related field

Tools

LMS platforms

Job description

Position Information

The purpose of this classification is to train new and existing employees regarding County policies, to coordinate the County's professional and personal development programs, and to administer the County's tuition assistance program.

Position Information

The purpose of this classification is to train new and existing employees regarding County policies, to coordinate the County's professional and personal development programs, and to administer the County's tuition assistance program.

Essential Functions

Conducts professional development and compliance training for employees and supervisors, both in person and virtually: facilitates sessions by outlining course objectives, delivering course content, encouraging participation; and assessing audience understanding and retention.

Administers tuition assistance program: processing and reviewing applications based on criteria; present applications to committee; calculate expenses and reimbursement rates; inform applicants of acceptance or rejection; process payments; and monitor grades and progress.

Develops programs and curriculum for the training needs of County employees and supervisors: researches a range of subjects, such as legal issues in management, employee supervision and motivation, equity programs, customer service, and conflict management; researches a range of subjects, such as legal issues in management; designs course content and materials, including course calendars; and coordinates and schedules programs.

Prepares various reports, promotional materials, and documents related to learning and development programs.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Education, Human Resources, or related field required; supplemented by three years of experience in training or related field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Preferred Qualifications

• Local, State or Federal government experience
• Instructional design experience
• LMS; technically savvy experience
• Training-related certifications such as MBTI, DISC, John Maxwell, and any others

Licenses and Certifications

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.

Physical Abilities

Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station.

Sensory Requirements

Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors

Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

EEO Statement

Cobb County Government is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.