Training and Staff Development Specialist - Contra Costa County, CA, United States - County of Contra Costa, California

County of Contra Costa, California

Verified Company

Contra Costa County, CA, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

The Position:

Why join the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District?

If you are looking for a career in Training and Staff Development, Contra Costa County Fire Protection District is the organization to start or continue your career.

Contra Costa County Fire Protection District's (CCCFPD) mission exists to provide our communities with professional services dedicated to the preservation of life, property, and the environment. The CCCFPD Training and Safety Division has a new exciting professional opportunity for a Training & Staff Development Specialist to join our organization. CCCFPD understands that in the fire service industry, providing high-quality services means hiring high quality people.

Contra Costa County Fire Protection District understands the key to its success is its employees' success.

Joining the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District team means joining an energetic, innovative team that is committed to being the best.

If you want to learn, be challenged, and grow professionally, Contra Costa County Fire Protection District is the organization for you.

Contra Costa County Fire Protection District is hiring for one (1) vacancy. All interested and qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

We are looking for someone who is:

Innovative, creative, and resourceful.
Able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Experienced in gathering and analyzing data, and presenting meaningful results.
Flexible, adaptable, demonstrates initiative, and can work independently with the leader's intent.
Maintains positive working relationships with a variety of personnel.
Strong knowledge of current cloud based computing (Google Workspace) and AV equipment

What you will typically be responsible for:

Conducts assessment of training needs using various tools.
Develops and delivers training materials to support objectives.
Administers and facilitates training for all levels of staff.
Evaluates and analyzes training results to determine effectiveness.
Researches training mandates and regulations.
Assists division leaders to forecast future training and planning needs.
Assists leaders in developing succession and orientation plans for key staff positions.

A few reasons you might love this job:

You will be working for an agency that is known for employee satisfaction and camaraderie.
You will have ample learning opportunities that will allow you to develop your skills and abilities.
Opportunities for collaboration and interactions with diverse groups at all levels.
You will have autonomy in developing this new position.
Every day brings a variety of work and opportunities to make a difference with the potential to impact the delivery of important public services.

A few challenges you might face in this job:

Learning and adapting to the organizational and paramilitary chain of command in a professional environment.
District leaders can be very busy and difficult to contact at times.
Need to exercise initiative and selfmanagement.
Priorities and assignments can change based on the needs of the department.

Competencies Required:

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Critical Thinking: Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claims
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Design Sense: Creating work products that are functional, intuitive and aesthetically pleasing
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Legal & Regulatory Navigation: Understanding, interpreting, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations
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Adaptability: Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires
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Attention to Detail: Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products
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Professional Integrity & Ethics: Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability
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Listening: Fully comprehending spoken communication
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Presentation
Skill: Formally delivering information to groups
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Customer Focus: Attending to the needs and expectations of customers
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Professional Impact: Presenting self as a positive representative of the organization
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Coaching & Developing Others: Supporting others in stretching and expanding their capabilities
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Group Facilitation: Enabling constructive and productive group interaction

The eligible list established from this recruitment may remain in effect for six (6) months.

Typical Tasks:

Plans and organizes career development and employee development programs; establishes program goals and objectives; develops training policies and procedures; assists in development of professional, supervisory, management and technical training programs.
Gathers and compiles statistical information; evaluates effectiveness of programs; recommends and implements program changes.
Evaluates training needs, develops curriculum, conducts training sessions and workshops; evaluates external training resources; evaluates training feedback and suggests changes