Departmental Training Coordinator (Watershed Management)

Salary Range: $57125 - $91971 Salary Grade: 19 FLSA: Exempt

Purpose of Classification:

The purpose of this classification is to develop coordinate deliver and evaluate departmental training programs and learning solutions.

Essential Functions:

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar related or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Develops training programs for departmental employees; creates new and/or modifies existing courses and course materials; researches industry changes; and prepares activities and course assignments.

Conducts training and facilitates in-house training programs for employees based on current trends and best practices.

Assists employees in meeting certification and recertification requirements for mandated licensure and submits documents for license renewals.

Coordinates training logistics to include training room schedules attendance tracking passwords supplies and set up; and selects or develops teaching aids including training handbooks tutorials or quick reference guides .

Administers and grades course assignments and exams; and tracks and analyzes learning curriculum effectiveness through various evaluations techniques including evaluation of individual performances.

Maintains and prepares training and compliance records and prepares related documentation and reports; enters course exam grades; prepares training certificates; and updates compliance databases.

Assists with internal departmental communications by preparing newsletters promotional materials for training programs flyers for departmental events or related communications.

Communicates with department management supervisors other employees subject matter experts schools community groups volunteers the public and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities review status of work exchange information or resolve problems.

Maintains current knowledge of departmental business functions and operations to develop training programs and solutions for improving employee knowledge and performance within business units; and research training industry standards and best practices and applies new technologies.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Public/Business Administration Education Organizational Development or a related field required; three years of experience in training teaching or a related field to assigned department; or any equivalent combination of education training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge skills and abilities for this job.

Specific License or Certification Required: Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia drivers license.

Preferred Qualifications specific to Watershed Management:

Bachelors or Masters degree in biology environmental science organizational development or a related field.

Experience in training teaching water/wastewater management operations or a related field.

State of Georgia Water Operator or Wastewater Operator Class 1 or 2 license.