Training Manager
Training Manager
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Job Description
Position Description
About Harris County Purchasing Department:
Accountability Ethics Impartiality Professionalism Service Transparency*The Purchasing Department is created for the purpose of providing a checks and balances system for expenditure of public funds. The Purchasing Department strives to maintain consistent and open communication with the vendor community and the various supported County departments and agencies.*Every effort is made to operate in an efficient and economical manner consistent with existing laws and sound business practices.What you will do atHarris County Purchasing Department:
Harris County Purchasing Department is seeking an experienced motivated and resourceful Training Specialist.
Under limited supervision the Training Manager will identify training needs and translate them into comprehensive programs that are designed to enhance the competencies of team members in the Harris County Purchasing Office and partnered County Departments. Individuals in this role will be responsible for developing instructional material leading training sessions and evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of the training courses. The Training Manager is expected to have a strong passion for learning and development exceptional instructional and design skills and the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
Essential Functions and Duties:- Assesses training and development needs for the Purchasing Office by conducting observations interviews focus groups and communicating with directors.
- Builds various training programs based on identified opportunities and prepares team members for the next step(s) in their career path(s).
- Leads training and development sessions courses and programs. In addition to creating and distributing instructional materials supplies aids and manuals.
- Collects maintains and analyzes data to evaluate the effectiveness of training and development programs; utilizes data to recommend changes to necessary personnel and implements suggestions accordingly.
- Maintains organized and accurate records and reports to document departmental programs and initiatives.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
If you need special services or accommodations please call (713)or email.
This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and even when considered may not automatically disqualify the candidate.Requirements
Education & Experience:
- Bachelors degree in directly related field from an accredited college or university
Two (2) years of relevant experience including local government or procurement
OR
- Associate degree in directly related field from an accredited college or university
Four (4) years of relevant experience including local government or procurement
OR
- High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
- Six (6) years of relevant experience including local government or procurement
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:- Knowledge of training processes and procedures.
- Knowledge of local government and procurement processes and procedures.
- Proficiency in MS Office and database software.
- Skilled in preparing instructional aids plans and other related training materials.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with diverse constituencies.
- Strong timemanagement skills.
- Excellent decisionmaking and organizational skills.
- Ability to convey complex information in an understandable manner.
NOTE: Qualifying education experience knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation butONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resumewill not be accepted for qualifications.
General Information
Position Type Hours Location and Salary:
Regular FullTime
Monday Friday from 8 am to 5 pm 40 hours per week
Occasional weekends holidays and overtime may be required based on the specific needs and demands of the department.
Harris County Purchasing Office Building
1111 Fannin St 12th Floor Houston TX 77002
Reporting Relationships:
Reports To Position: Directors
Supervises Positions: None
Physical Demands and Environmental Exposure:- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:
- This position is based in an office environment where the use of standard office equipment such as computers phones scanners and filing cabinets is routine.
- The physical demands associated with this job are minimal with occasional lifting and moving of objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
- The role is predominantly sedentary involving mainly sitting with occasional standing and walking.
Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
