Learning Development Coordinator
Learning Development Coordinator
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Under general supervision plans develops and coordinates training and employee development programs for Washoe County in accordance with the Countys strategic plan; promotes organizational learning and employee engagement and development to meet current and future service needs; and performs related work as required
This is an Open Competitive/Countywide Promotional recruitment being conducted to fill a full-time vacancy in the Human Resources Department. The list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.
For more information on this position please see the Job Specification at:
Qualifications
Three years of full-time professional experience planning designing implementing and facilitating training in support of organization or program development employee culture and engagement or compliance and employee performance management systems AND a bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in business or public administration communications organizational development psychology liberal arts human resource management education behavioral science or a closely related field; OR an equivalent combination of related training and experience.
Join Our Team and Help Shape the Future of Public Service in Washoe County
Washoe County is seeking a dynamic strategic and emotionally intelligentLearning Development Coordinatorto join our Human Resources team. This role will work with the Organizational Effectiveness team within HR to play a key role in supporting the Countys training leadership development and employee engagement and performance management strategies. If you excel at facilitation collaborating across a complex organization are passionate about building a thriving workplace culture and driving meaningful change by improving the employee experience from day one this is your opportunity to make a positive impact in the community in which you live.
Were looking for someone who is:- A clear compelling communicator with strong verbal and written skills
- Experienced in designing facilitating and evaluating impactful training programs
- A sharp analytical thinker who sees the big picture and the details
- A creative problem solver who thrives in fast-paced collaborative environments
- A relationship builder who can work seamlessly across departments roles and levels of authority
- A changemaker who leads with empathy integrity and purpose
- Passionate about fostering learning and development through a diversity equity inclusion and belonging lens
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:- Organizational Development Expertise: Skilled in strategic planning facilitation and cultural transformation
- Training & Instructional Design: Ability to craft learning that sticks and inspires
- Emotional Intelligence: Calm under pressure compassionate in conflict
- Public Speaking Confidence: Capable of leading retreats trainings and staff meetings with presence and impact
- Commitment to Fostering an Inclusive Environment: Deep understanding and proven commitment to inclusive equitable workplace practices
Conditions of Employment
This is a Confidential position and is not covered by a Collective Bargaining Unit.
Background checks will be conducted on selected applicants through the State of Nevada and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
Per the Washoe County Background and Reference Checks Policy new and rehired employees are required to submit to a fingerprint based background investigation. Effective January 1 2025 the $39.00 fee associated with this background investigation will be paid by the employee (if applicable) and deducted automatically from the first paycheck. Employment is contingent upon the results of the background check although a record of conviction will not necessarily bar an applicant from employment.
Washoe County requires its employees to reside in the state of Nevada or neighboring California communities such as Truckee South Lake Tahoe or Susanville as of their first day of work.
Washoe County hires all new employees at the minimum rate of the salary range and eligible employees may receive an annual merit increase of 5% until they reach the maximum salary for the classification. Upon promotion current Washoe County employees are placed at the minimum rate of the salary range for the higher classification of the new position OR a promotional calculation whichever is greater.
What Happens Next
1. After your application is screened you will be notified via the email you provided whether you have met the minimum requirements for the position. Those applicants who do not meet the qualifications have one (1) business day to file an appeal and request a review of their qualifications.
2. Applicants who meet the minimum requirements will be invited to participate in the exam process which is 50% Professional Level Exam and 50% Oral Exam. Candidates will receive an email invitation to take the Professional Level online exam administered remotely; notices will be delivered within 1 week from the closing of the recruitment.
This exam link will tentatively be delivered via email the week of August 25 2025 and qualified candidates will have a time limit to complete the exam within 4 calendar days. **You will be notified if you are eligible to transfer an exam score within 1 week following the closing date of the recruitment.
The Professional Level exam will evaluate your expertise knowledge skills and abilities in the following areas:Reading Comprehension
The second part of the exam process is an Oral Exam where candidates will be provided a topic and asked to make a presentation. The tentative date for the Oral Exam is the week of September 15 2025. Candidates will receive a link via email to schedule themselves for the Oral Exam.
Written Communication
Analytical Ability
Business Math
Interpersonal and Customer Service Skills
The Oral Exam willevaluate your expertise knowledge skills and abilities in the following areas:Analytical Skills
Communication Skills
Organizational Development
Presentation SkillsPursuant to the Washoe County Personnel Handbook the Department of Human Resources does not administer an exam when there are less than 20 qualified candidates. Once the recruitment has closed if there are less than 20 qualified candidates the exam will be waived and all qualifying candidates will be placed on an unranked eligible list which will be referred to the hiring department. If the exam is scheduled to move forward and less than 20 candidates take the exam as determined by the Department of Human Resources the exam will be waived. Only those candidates who took the exam or have a transfer score will be placed on an unranked eligible list which will be referred to the hiring department.
3. After the exam is completed you will receive an additional email notifying you of the results. If you pass the examination you will receive your score and rank. This rank will be used to determine which candidates will be interviewed by departments trying to fill a vacancy.
4. Hiring departments schedule interviews from a list of top scoring candidates. If your name is not sent to the hiring department it will remain on the list for future opportunities as they become available.
5. Please be advised you can log in to your NeoGov account and select:- Applications to view a list of the recruitments which you have applied for your submitted application for each recruitment a copy of the job listing and your applicant history for each recruitment.
- Inbox to view the notices which have been sent to you for each recruitment
- Account to update your contact information. Please note to update your phone number on previously submitted applications you must contact
If you have any questions regarding the Online Application Process you can find additional information at the following link: Julie Paholke
Veteran Point
Eligible veterans who were honorably discharged from the U.S. Armed Forces shall receive one (1) bonus point upon passing Open Competitive examinations order to be given a bonus point applicants must attach proof of Honorable Discharge (DD-214 with Classification of Discharge) to the Online Application at time of submission.Washoe County is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce that creates a sense of belonging for all employees and citizens thereby encouraging persons from all backgrounds and experiences to apply for employment.
Washoe County will recruit hire train and promote into all job levels without regard to race religion or belief gender marital status or domestic partnership familial status national origin age mental or physical disability pregnancy sexual orientation gender expression or identity genetic information (GINA) veteran status political affiliation membership in an employee association or union or any other protected class under applicable federal or state law.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
