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City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION

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Training Supervisor


FLSA: Standard/Exempt EEO Category: (50) Para-Prof
Class Code: 16241 Salary Grade: TH4
Approved: August 08, 2014 Last Revised: September 11, 2017


Purpose:
 
Supervise training staff and provide necessary support resources for new, updated, and user-challenging training requirements

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:
  Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
1. Oversees training including needs analysis, training strategy, development and delivery of training programs
2. Provides advanced student support and implementation of training solutions
3. Tracks trends and makes recommendations regarding training technology
4. Oversees the development of curricula and courseware
5. Analyze laws, codes, and policies, and consult with subject matter experts to design and develop curriculum related to trainees needs
6. Provides purchasing process support and product evaluation for the selection of various training materials and programs
7. Trains the trainers
8. Delivers instructor-led training classes and develop computer-based training material
9. Prepares Training updates

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
 
Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
Knowledge of training principles
Knowledge of public administration, adult learning principles, and instructional systems design
Knowledge of current technology operations
Knowledge of video editing and training authoring software
Skill in oral and written communication
Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing
Skill in data analysis and problem solving
Ability to facilitate agreement among stakeholders
Ability to prepare financial documents and budgets
Ability to deliver training. 

Minimum Qualifications:
 
Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Organizational Development, Business, Communication or related field, plus four (4) years of training experience, two (2) years of which were in a lead or supervisory capacity.
 
Experience may substitute for education up to four (4) years.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
  None

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.