Training Specialist - Newport News, United States - City of Newport News

City of Newport News

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Newport News, United States

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Description

TRAINING
SPECIALIST

PUBLIC WORKS
Human Resources Department

700 Town Center Drive, Suite 200
Newport News, VA 23606

NEWPORT NEWS, VA Phone:

CITY OF OPPORTUNITY
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GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES
Under general supervision, this position is responsible for managing the Department's training
- programs to include assessing needs, developing curriculum, ensuring program compliance with
- mandatory standards. Reports to the Senior Safety Officer.
-
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Develops, conducts, and coordinates training curriculum based on training needs to include
- regulatory, professional, safety, and skill development programs for departmental employees.

Conducts training assessments and surveys to measure training program effectiveness. Researches

- state and federal laws and regulations for changes or updates to employer-mandated training
- requirements. Ensures that all mandated training is scheduled and completed as required.

Maintains the training library. Collects and updates various training materials including multi

media; recommends the purchase of training material. Maintains a training database to monitor and
- document training and attendance; produces statistical reports, safety bulletins and related
- awareness and outreach material.

Performs other duties as assigned.

-
PERFORMANCE STANDARD
Employees at all levels are expected to
effectively work together to meet the needs of the community
- and the organization through work behaviors demonstrating the City's Values. Employees are also
- expected to lead by example and demonstrate the highest level of ethics.
-
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE

Education and Training
Knowledge of the principles, techniques and methods of adult

education and training to include methods for developing training outlines and employee
development programs. Knowledge of group dynamics and team building as applied to group
training.***- Information Technology - Knowledge of office equipment and personal computer to include

word processing and a variety of presentation media.

Safety
Knowledge of occupational hazards, safety precautions, and safety regulations to include

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REQUIRED SKILLS

Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to understand, analyze, and evaluate complex

situations and research information to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative
solutions, conclusions or approaches to the training needs identified.

Interpersonal Relationships
Develops and maintains cooperative and professional relationships

with employees and all levels of management to include representatives from other departments
and organizations.

Time Management
Plans and organizes daily work routine. Establishes priorities for the

completion of work in accordance with sound time-management methodology to meet strict
deadlines.
**REQUIRED ABILITIES

Communication
Excellent ability to communicate ideas and proposals effectively to diverse

audiences to include preparing and conducting training, preparation of reports, and policies.
Excellent ability to listen and understand information and ideas presented verbally and in
writing. Ability to handle a variety of issues with tact and diplomacy and in a confidential
manner.*****EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Human Resources, Psychology, Adult
Education or a related field with 2-4 years of experience working in a training environment or an
equivalent combination of education and experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Requires a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Must successfully complete the required National Incident Management System (NIMS) Incident
Command System Certifications within one year of employment.

The job is considered Essential Personnel and will be required to work during and following natural
disasters and emergency situations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work.
Some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (510

- pounds).

Tasks may involve extended periods of time at 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.

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

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