TRAINING COORDINATOR - PUBLIC WORKS

City of Wylie, Texas; Wylie (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits (TMRS)

Health/Dental/Vision/Prescription PPO

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account (City contrib.)

Life insurance 3x annual base salary

Long-Term Disability

Paid holidays

Vacation accrual

Sick leave benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Direct Deposit

FMLA

Recreation Center membership

Job summary

The City of Wylie, Texas, is seeking a Training Coordinator for the Public Works Division. This role develops, evaluates, and directs trainees, coordinates with city departments and external agencies, and maintains comprehensive training records and calendars.

The position requires a High School Diploma, 5 years in Public Works, a Texas CDL-A license for 3 years, and completion of Texas DPS CDL Instructor training with certification.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 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.
• Completion of a CDL Instructor training program approved by the Texas DPS and instructor certification.
• NIMS training: ICS-100 and ICS-700 within six months of hire.
• NIMS training: ICS-800/ICS-300/ICS-400 within the first year of employment.

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 training records.
• Assists in the preparation of annual budget requests for training; manages training budgets.
• Maintains training equipment and materials; develops specifications as needed.
• Attends meetings, conferences, and training as required.
• Operates a motor vehicle in carrying out department/business duties.
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills

Instruction delivery

Training coordination

Budget planning

Record keeping

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Texas CDL-A Driver's License

CDL Instructor training program (Texas DPS)

Job description

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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.

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

Essential Job Functions

• 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

Minimum Job Requirements

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 Requirements/Work Environment

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 WalkingCrawlingKneeling

Hearing Pushing/Pulling Reaching Sitting BalancingCrouchingLifting

Standing Talking Twisting Vision ClimbingFoot controlsDriving

PRIMARY WORK ENVIRONMENT: Indoors

SHIFT WORK: No

CALL-OUT: No

• Retirement benefits with Texas Municipal Retirement System. Contributions by payroll deduction. Employee contributes at 7% level. City matches 200% of employee contribution. Mandatory.
• Deferred compensation - Nationwide and Edward Jones. The City does not contribute. Employee contributions by pre and post-tax payroll deduction. Optional.
• Health/Dental/Vision/Prescription insurance PPO and HDHP/HSA plans. PPO - Employee pays $30 per pay period for employee only coverage and 60% of dependent premiums, the City covers 40% of dependent premiums. HDHP/HSA - City pays full premium costs for employee only coverage and 50% of dependent premiums.
• Flexible Spending Account - allows for pre-tax deduction for eligible medical expenses as well as dependent care expenses. Optional.
• Health Savings Account with a High Deductible Health Plan - City contributes $1000 for employee only coverage and $200 for employee + one dependent or more coverage.
• Life insurance - 2x annual salary through New York Life. Fully paid by City and 1x annual salary through TMRS. Total of 3x annual base salary.
• Long-Term Disability for all full-time City employees.
• Thirteen paid holidays: New Years Day, Martin Luther King Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July 4th, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Friday following, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and one floating holiday.
• Vacation - Earn three weeks of vacation in the first year.
• Sick leave accrues each full pay period.
• Sick leave conversion to vacation leave (once per year in January).
• Sick leave buy back (if budget allows; once per year).
• Bereavement leave, military leave, jury duty leave.
• Longevity pay $8 per month of service; paid once per year.
• Workers' compensation benefits
• Tuition reimbursement - $2,000 per year.
• Direct Deposit - City of Wylie Payroll will deposit employee paycheck to any bank accepting wire transfers.
• Family and Medical Leave Policy as described by federal legislation.
• Free Recreation Center family membership.
• City pays every two weeks. (26 pay periods per year)