TRAINING COORDINATOR - PUBLIC WORKS

City of Wylie; Wylie (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Wylie seeks a Training Coordinator for the Public Works Division to develop and direct trainee programs, schedule classes, maintain training records, and ensure regulatory compliance. The role partners with staff and external agencies to deliver instruction and manage the training calendar.

The position requires five years of municipal Public Works experience, a Texas CDL-A with at least three years’ driving, CDL Instructor training within twelve months, and completion of NIMS courses

Qualifications

• Five years of Public Works experience in a municipal setting or related experience.
• Texas CDL-A Driver's License for a minimum of 3 years.
• Within twelve months of hire must complete a CDL Instructor training program approved by the Texas DPS and must maintain instructor certification while employed by the city.
• Completion of National Incident Management System (NIMS) training courses 100 and 700 upon hiring or within six months of employment/transfer/promotion. Completion of courses 800, 300 and 400 must be attained within the first year of employment.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Develops and provides classroom and practical instruction to new hires, remedial training as needed.
• Oversees continuing education of the department.
• Develops lesson plans, training aids, and training bulletins.
• Coordinates with external agencies and other city departments to provide training to employees.
• Maintains training calendar and maintains all training records.
• Assists in the preparation of the annual budget requests to include training projections; manages budget line items that pertain to training.
• Maintains training equipment and materials, and develops specifications as needed.
• Attends various meetings, conferences, continuing education courses, and seminars as required.
• Operates a motor vehicle in carrying out the business of the department and the City.
• May be asked to perform additional job duties that are directly, indirectly, or completely unrelated to normal job functions.
• Performs related duties as required or assigned

Skills

Public Works experience

CDL-A

Training/instruction

Scheduling

Budgeting

Education

High School diploma

CDL Instructor training

Job description

Why work for the City of Wylie?

The reason we exist is to serve our residents and guests. By combining our unique talents to ensure the preservation of the small town feel of our area, we are committed to building and sustaining a safe community where economic development and neighborhood enrichment can flourish while creating an unparalleled experience for all.

How we accomplish our mission:

Leveraging the diversity of our workforce to continually think and do things differently, the City of Wylie invests in the development of our employees by providing them with a working environment that serves to enhance their personal happiness and elevate their professional goals.

The Training Coordinator is responsible for developing, evaluating, and directing trainees within the Public Works Division on required state and federal programs. The Coordinator works with staff to identify training needs and opportunities; schedules training activities and functions; ensures compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, as well as department policies and procedures; and maintains records related to the program.

General supervision is provided by the Director of Public Works.

Previous Public Works knowledge required.

The Public Works Division works four ten hour days, 6am to 4pm.

• Develops and provides classroom and practical instruction to new hires, remedial training as needed
• Oversees continuing education of the department
• Develops lesson plans, training aids, and training bulletins
• Coordinates with external agencies and other city departments to provide training to employees
• Maintains training calendar and maintains all training records
• Assists in the preparation of the annual budget requests to include training projections; manages budget line items that pertain to training.
• Maintains training equipment and materials, and develops specifications as needed
• Attends various meetings, conferences, continuing education courses, and seminars as required
• Operates a motor vehicle in carrying out the business of the department and the City
• May be asked to perform additional job duties that are directly, indirectly, or completely unrelated to normal job functions
• Performs related duties as required or assigned

High School Diploma or equivalent. Five years of experience in Public Works in a municipal setting or related experience. Must have had a Texas CDL-A Driver's License for a minimum of 3 years. Within twelve months of hire must complete a CDL Instructor training program approved by the Texas DPS and must maintain instructor certification while employed by the city. Obtain other licenses as needs arise by the department.

This position requires the completion of National Incident Management System (NIMS) training courses 100 and 700 upon hiring or within six months of employment/transfer/promotion. Completion of courses 800, 300 and 400 must be attained within the first year of employment.

PHYSICAL STRENGTH REQUIRED: High: Exerting 50-100 pounds occasionally, 25-50 pounds frequently or 10-20 pounds constantly. Exposure to biological and/or infectious materials. Inclement weather: extreme heat/cold, rain, sleet, ice and some exposure to mechanical, electrical and explosive hazards, dust, toxic and chemical waste, using proper safety precautions.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES REQUIRED: Bending Carrying Fine Dexterity Handling Walking Crawling Kneeling Hearing Pushing/Pulling Reaching Sitting Balancing Crouching Lifting Standing Talking Twisting Vision Climbing Foot controls Driving

PRIMARY WORK ENVIRONMENT: Indoors

SHIFT WORK: No

CALL-OUT: No