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Make a difference in the community you live in! As a Community Builderan employee with the City of Gainesville you will have a direct hand in building and improving your community and making a visible impact on the lives of your neighbors. Working for local government is more than a job its a chance to contribute to community success and to help enhance the Gainesville way of life.

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SUMMARY

This is professional and technical work training and coordinating instruction of personnel.

Positions allocated to this class report to a designated supervisor and work under general supervision. Work in this class is distinguished from higher classes by its lack of supervisory responsibilities and from lower classes by its emphasis on specialized training the use of independent judgment exercise of reasonable initiative and professional knowledge in the design and development of training programs.

EXAMPLES OF WORK**

** This section of the job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities of the position. The omission of a specific job function does not absolve an employee from being required to perform additional tasks incidental to or inherent in the job. Performance of lower level duties may be required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Understands organizational goals and objectives and is able to strategically link them to appropriate learning interventions to promote greater organizational effectiveness.

Identifies meaningful ways to measure the effectiveness of various training solutions provided to the organization.

Partners with management to assess performance problems through various information gathering methodologies such as focus groups surveys and employee interviews in order to provide an appropriate recommendation.

Consults with departments to address identified performance problems and recommends develops and delivers appropriate learning solutions.

Develops and delivers both traditional classroom and online training using research subject matter experts or other knowledge sources to create effective original training programs customized to meet the specific needs of the organization on a wide variety of topics.

Evaluates and identifies opportunities and methods to enhance e-learning and Learning Management System (LMS) programs and processes.

Provides facilitation services to departments through the ability to effectively lead group discussions such as focus groups and teams of employees.

Partners with other areas in Human Resources to identify the most effective performance solutions for our departments as necessary.

Develops and delivers employee orientation and training programs using in-house resources.

Assists with marketing training programs through the organization to enhance employee awareness and participation.

Coordinates evaluation of proposals external consultants and trainers with other departments and agencies.

Attends work on a continuous and regular basis.

NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Serves on committees and task forces involved in solving human performance or system training problems to increase organizational effectiveness.

May be required to produce reports and information to document training participation and effectiveness.

May act in absence of supervisor.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. Below are the required education experience knowledge skills and abilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in Human Resources or Organizational Development three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in business industry or government employee training which includes experience in management training program design and delivery in both traditional and e-learning platforms.

Certification as Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP) preferred.

Certification in one or more of the following is preferred: DISC Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Achieve Forum Franklin Covey

Graduate level work in Organizational Development or Human Resources Development is preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS OR LICENSES

Licenses

Valid Florida Driver License required.

Certifications

None

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to accurately assess performance problems and use sound judgment to recommend an appropriate intervention.

Thorough knowledge of principles practices methods and theories of training and employee programs.

Knowledge of adult learning theories and of training and development principles practices and methods.

Knowledge of e-learning and other technological solutions and the ability to effectively use these platforms to develop and deliver training.

Ability to plan prepare and deliver effective training programs that produce measurable results for the organization.

Ability to effectively use presentation software and other training tools and materials to create and deliver interesting and high-quality training programs.

Knowledge of training management development and educational resources.

Knowledge of and ability to operate and effectively use various forms of training technology.

Knowledge of basic statistical methods.

Dynamic presentation and public speaking skills as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to research and identify training and development resources and acquire appropriate resources for use in the training and development programs.

Ability to work effectively with elected officials charter officers department heads representatives of other agencies other city employees and the general public.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully an individual must possess certain physical abilities and be able to withstand work related environmental conditions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

May require working outside regular business hours including weekends and holidays.

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May Require Assessment(s).

May fill multiple positions.

May establish an eligibility list.

Come join our team! The City of Gainesville offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities to grow both professionally and personally.

All regular employees are eligible for traditional benefits such as health insurance life insurance paid leave 11 paid a holidays a year a pension plan and a deferred compensation plan but we also offer great things like on-site fitness centers tuition reimbursement on-site medical staff and a wellness program to keep you healthy and happy. Please note; benefits are not available for temporary employees.

Equal Opportunity

The City of Gainesville is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in hiring. Minorities women and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Individuals with a disability who require special accommodations during the selection process should notify the Human Resources Department at or TDD/TTY at .

Veterans Preference

Veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans Preference ensures that veterans and eligible persons are given consideration at each step of the selection process. However preference does not guarantee that a veteran or other eligible person will be the candidate selected to fill the position. Section 295.07 Florida Statutes (F.S.) specifies who is eligible for Veterans Preference. State of Florida residency is not required for Veterans Preference.

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