TRAINING OFFICER

City of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Chicago’s Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities seeks a Training Officer to design and deliver disability-related training for internal staff, other City departments, and external partners. Under supervision, you will develop materials, lead the Training Unit, coordinate projects, and ensure programs meet accessibility standards.

Applicants should have strong presentation skills and experience with learning management systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus three years of training or teaching experience, or equivalent substitutions.
• Seven years of training or teaching experience as an alternative.
• Associate's degree plus five years of training or teaching experience as an alternative.
• Master's degree or higher plus two years of training or teaching experience as an alternative.

Responsibilities

• Develops and presents disability-related training materials on topics such as Disability and Access, Planning Accessible Events, and Digital Accessibility.
• Prepares program materials including training outlines, instructional modules, resource guides, and visual aids for use in training programs.
• Leads and coordinates the Training Unit, including assigning projects.
• Conducts research on accessible and affordable housing to incorporate subject matter into training materials.
• Identifies and coordinates professional development opportunities for MOPD staff.
• Develops and implements training evaluation tools and incorporates feedback for continuous improvement.
• Tracks and reports on the number of training participants.
• Answers technical assistance questions pertaining to program and physical access as it applies to Title II of the ADA.

Skills

Training development

Training delivery

Project coordination

Microsoft Office

Disability training

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree + 5 years training or teaching experience

Master's degree + 2 years training or teaching experience

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

Job description

Description

BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

TRAINING OFFICER

MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

{Training unit}

Number of Positions: 1

(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Salary: 75,336

This position is open to the public and all current City employees covered under the City's collective bargaining agreement with AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME) - BARGAINING UNIT 1, 3, 4 & 5. Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid.

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on 8/31/2026.

The Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD) is excited to hire a new member of our team. Strong candidates should have advanced skills in developing and presenting training materials for various stakeholders, including internal MOPD staff, other City of Chicago departments, and external stakeholders.

Under general supervision, the class provides employee training and development services in a department with diverse training needs; and performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Develops and presents disability- related training materials on various topics such as Disability and Access, Planning Accessible Events, and Digital Accessibility
• Prepares program materials including training outlines, instructional modules, resource guides, and visual aids for use in the delivery of training programs
• Leads and coordinates the work of the Training Unit, including assigning projects
• Conducts research on accessible and affordable housing to incorporate subject matter information into training materials
• Identifies and coordinates professional development opportunities for MOPD staff
• Develops and implements training evaluation tools and incorporates feedback for continuous improvement
• Tracks and reports on the number of training participants
• Answers technical assistance questions pertaining to program and physical access as it applies to Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
• Provides support in managing MOPD's Advisory Committees

NOTE: The list of essential duties is not intended to be inclusive; there may be other duties that are essential to particular positions within the class

Additional duties may be required for this position

Address

City Hall, 121 N. LaSalle St. Room 104, Chicago IL 60602

OR

Central West Community Center 2102 W Ogden Ave, Chicago IL 60612

Hours

8:30 am to 4:30pm / Monday-Friday

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree plus three (3) years of training or teaching experience.

Should the above criteria not be fulfilled, the following options are acceptable:

• Seven (7) years of training or teaching experience
• Graduation from an accredited college with an Associate's degree plus five (5) years of training or teaching experience
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree or higher plus two (2) years of training or teaching experience

Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications

N/A

NOTE

To be considered for this position you must provide information about your educational background and your work experience. You must include job titles, dates of employment and specific job duties . (IF you are a current City employee, Acting Up cannot be considered). If you fail to provide this information at the time you submit your application, it will be incomplete, and you will not be considered for this position. There are three ways to provide the information: 1) you may attach a resume; 2) you may paste a resume; or 3) you can complete the online resume fields.

Educational & Employment Verification

Please be advised that if you are selected to be hired you must provide, upon request, adequate information regarding your educational and employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position for which you are applying. If you received your degree internationally, all international transcripts/diploma must be accompanied by a Foreign Credential Evaluation. If the City of Chicago cannot verify this information, any offer extended to you will be withdrawn and you will not be hired.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires applicants to complete an interview which will include a written exercise and/or a skills assessment test as part of the interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the oral and written parts of the interview will be selected.

Desired Skills

• Previous lived experience as someone with a disability.
• Previous experience leading and coordinating projects and initiatives related to the responsibilities of the job.
• Experience developing and implementing a learning management system.
• Experience training and coaching others in using computer applications and equipment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

APPLICATION EVALUATION

Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resources staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow any and all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates.

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

The City of Chicago in an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor