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City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION

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Training Specialist
FLSA: Standard/Non-Exempt EEO Category: (50) Para-Prof
Class Code: 16242 Salary Grade: TH5
Approved: August 08, 2014 Last Revised: October 25, 2017

Purpose:
 
Coordinates training activities to include development of curriculum and delivery of job specific training to meet departmental initiatives.
 
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. Surveys various training techniques, materials, and commercial offerings to select the most appropriate process for the delivery of training.
  2. Delivers targeted, audience-appropriate instructor-led training sessions.
  3. Coordinates student and facility schedules for delivery of training, and maintains and prepares appropriate records of participation.
  4. Develops written training materials, visual aids, and reference materials, including course curriculums.
  5. Performs preproduction, production, and postproduction work on computer- and video- training materials that use computer and streaming audio-visual technologies for on-demand use.
  6. Develops and administers assessments of staff skills for use in developing training strategies and curriculum, and effectiveness of delivery.
  7. Conducts research or surveys to determine the effectiveness of training provided.
 
Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
 

May lead and train others.
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 basic training and learning principles.
  • Knowledge of instructional systems design methods.
  • Knowledge of City practice, policy, and procedures.
  • Skill in oral and written communication.
  • Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
  • Skill in planning and organizing.
  • Skill in using computers and related software.
  • Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
  • Ability to facilitate and deliver training.
  • Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
  • Ability to lead and train others.
  • Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees and the public.
Minimum Qualifications:
 
  • Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to the job, plus two (2) years of experience in a technical training environment.
  • Experience may substitute for the education up to the maximum of four (4) years.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
 
Licensing for specific disciplines may be required. 
 

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.