Training and Development Specialist

Human Resources Sylvan Way

ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 0126-05

Kitsap Regional Library is looking for a Training & Development Specialist to play a key role in shaping our teams growth by designing and delivering a curriculum of impactful training programs that ensure our team members have the skills needed to excel in their roles and provide exceptional and culturally responsive service. This role is a driving force in creating a culture of continuing professional development.

Under general supervision this position will be responsible for developing and delivering learning and developmentopportunities that support the mission goals and strategies of Kitsap Regional Library (the Library). Working collaboratively with the HR team and other Library staff this position supports skill development necessary for staff to perform their roles effectively including the capacity to contribute to an inclusive and respectful work environment. This role also supports the Librarys efforts around staff compliance with required training. Work is performed with significant opportunities for exercising independent judgment and initiativeand willreport totheDirectorofHuman Resources.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Candidates must have an Associates of Arts Degree in Human Resources Public Administration Organizational Development or other related field plus three years relevant experience OR the equivalent combination of five years education and experience which would provide the required knowledge and skills that allows for successful performance of the job.

Demonstrated in their application materials candidates must have experience coordinating and facilitating training programs meetings and presentations for adult audiences.

Candidates must be able to travel to Library branches throughout Kitsap County and off-site locations.

The ideal candidate has experience:

• Working directly with staff from diverse racial ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Developing and maintaining a comprehensive curriculum
• Using and administering learning management systems
• Providing advice or consultation to employees supervisors and senior leaders on employee training and development; employee orientation and onboarding; diversity equity inclusion and belonging; career planning; employee relations and workforce planning.

We encourage you to apply even if you do not have all of the preferred experience listed above.

BENEFITS & SALARY

Employees regularly scheduled 20 or more hours per week are eligible to participate in our medical dental vision basic life AD&D long term disability insurance plans health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) as well as our employee assistance program. Additionally all employees regularly scheduled 20 or more hours per week receive 13 paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Employees in this position earn 15 days per year of vacation leave over the course of their first year 13 days of sick leave and 1 personal day each year.

Kitsap Regional Library participates in the Washington State Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees are automatically eligible for the plan if they work a minimum of 16.25 hours per week (or 70 hour per month) during five months per year for two consecutive years.

Offers to new employees are expected to be between $31.27 and $34.17 depending on required and relevant experience and in alignment with internal equity. The full compensation range for this position is $31.27 - 43.29 per hour which includes compensation for incumbents with significant tenure at our library. This allows for growth and progression within the organization.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Any of the following duties may be performed. These examples are not necessarily performed by all incumbents however and do not include all specific tasks an incumbent may be expected to perform.

DUTIES:

• Design develop and deliver high-quality customer-focused training presentations and training materials in a variety of formats and delivery methods. Training topics may include but are not limited to customer service supervisory essentials effective communication and DEI topics such as implicit bias microaggressions and inclusive workplaces.
• Develop and administer the Librarys annual training plan.
• Facilitate invite and incorporate perspectives from management into the Librarys training plan to enhance and improve learning opportunities for the workforce. Provide consultation on training/learning and organizational development activities to staff and management.
• Recommend solutions on topics such as the availability of learning opportunities supporting development goals and performance contracting for training the use and configuration of a Learning Management System (LMS) communications and reporting of learning and development goals.
• With input from the Director of DEI and other key staff develop facilitate and administer DEI learning activities.
• Explain and apply training policies procedure and practices to staff and management.
• Maintain and support the development of training practices curriculum required class materials evaluation processes and follow-up.
• Overseeorassistinthedevelopmentofthe LibrarysStaff Day events.
• Actively fosters a work environment where team members feel respected and valued.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES & RESPONSBILITIES:

• May facilitate committee meetings and perform related administrative functions
• Serve as a SharePoint site owner developing and maintaining SharePoint pages and job aids to support DEI learning and other focus areas.
• Maintainaccuratetrainingevaluationstatisticalrecordsandcompetenciesnecessary foreachposition; conduct needs assessments to identify skill gaps and learning objectives.
• Preparestatisticaltrainingprogram
• Participate in special projects committees and conferences as assigned.
• Monitor and ensure fiscal responsibility for the training budget.
• Build andmaintainrelationshipswith subject matter experts vendors and both internal and external partners to ensure training accuracy and relevance.
• Aligns all work with the Librarys strategic direction DEI recommended priorities and other related efforts such as the work of the Equity Team.
• Performotherrelateddutiesas

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of instructional design and methods utilized to develop and deliver training programs.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and best practices of learning.
• Skill in designing and developing high quality training classes materials and presentations.
• Knowledge of DEI concepts and inclusive practices and strategies.
• Skill in prioritizing and organizing multiple tasks projects and demands.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with staff and to serve the public courteously and efficiently in a public service environment.
• Ability to recognize and set priorities and to use initiative and independent judgment within prescribed policies and procedures.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment perform required data entry proficiently and utilize computer software and specialized programs.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing and to demonstrate professional level public speaking skills to a variety of audiences (leaders community partners peers etc.).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a staff member to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Most of the work is carried out within a generally accessible safe indoor environment. While performing the duties of this job the incumbent must be able to communicate with employees of the library and vendors and they must be able to operate computers for extended periods of time.

The incumbent must occasionally move objects or materials weighing up to 35 pounds. The incumbent must be able to travel between Library branches throughout Kitsap County and off-site locations and occasional overnight travel for training or conferences.

LIBRARY EXPECTATIONS

Listed below are expectations of all library employees:

• Provide excellent customer service by showing sensitivity to cultural differences and diverse backgrounds when interacting with patrons volunteers and co-workers.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Knowledge and support of Kitsap Regional Librarys principles of intellectual freedom.
• Knowledge and support of Kitsap Regional Librarys policies and procedures.
• Effectively work both independently with limited direction or supervision as well as within a team.
• Flexibility to adapt to rapidly changing information technology work procedures and library services.
• Maintain confidentiality in dealing with patron and/or employee records.

SCHEDULE

This is a full-time position scheduled for 40 hours per week. The schedule is typical Monday through Friday office hours but may include weekends and evenings as needed. Please note that schedules are subject to change to meet the needs of the library.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

To apply for this position and future positions please visit our website at and select Careers located at the bottom of the page. This position is open to all and will remain open through February 18 2026.

Kitsap Regional Library is committed to developing a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. If you require any accommodation please email us at and well work with you to meet your accessibility needs.

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