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Human Resources Specialist II (Professional Learning and Organizational Development), Grade N22

Rockville, United States

About the Position

This position will be filled at the Human Resources Specialist II, Grade N22 level. The salary range above represents this position’s earning potential. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be $73,569 to $95,411, based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

The PLOD HR Specialist supports the PLOD team through the planning, development, and promotion of leadership and professional development training programs within Montgomery County Government (MCG). This role involves curriculum design, coordinating special training events, managing program logistics, conducting assessments and analyzing survey data for continuous programmatic improvement, and ensuring high-quality instruction.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, attention to detail, comprehensive knowledge of professional learning topics and delivery methods, and the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team. This includes the following knowledge, skills, and abilites:

Proficient knowledge of curriculum development, instructional support, and training coordination

Strong organizational and project management skills with keen attention to detail

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presentation abilities

Proficient knowledge of learning styles and instructional strategies for different training formats, including in-person, virtual, and hybrid settings

Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team in a fast-paced environment

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with learning management systems (LMS) or similar training tools

What You'll Be Doing

Key Responsibilities

Assist and serve as back-up, as needed, with monitoring the implementation of performance planning and appraisal processes and application throughout County Government

Support New Employee Orientation Program (NEOP)

Serve as co-lead for Employee Recognition Committee

Co-lead and/or led a variety of programs and offerings such as MCG Leads and Management 101

Curriculum Development, Instruction, and Presentation, under the guidance of the manager:

Participate in leading discussions, showing films, conducting role plays, and utilizing other instructional methods to deliver quality training and professional development programs

Design and update training programs that align with leadership and professional development goals, while effectively assessing programs for continuous improvement

Research effective instructional methods, adult learning principles, and industry best practices for program development and delivery

Assist county departments in identifying departmental training needs and recommending training relating to departmental activities

Collaborate and conduct research to develop engaging training materials, including presentations

Adjust instructional methods to accommodate diverse learning styles and accessibility needs

Adapt content for various formats, including in-person, virtual, and hybrid learning environments and synchronous and asynchronous training

Deliver county-wide and department-wide training content, while ensuring clear and engaging instruction for participants/attendees

Incorporate interactive learning strategies, using platforms such as Mentimeter, to improve engagement and retention during training

Training and Special Event Coordination, under the guidance of the manager:

Schedule, plan, and execute training programs, workshops, and conferences

Facilitate logistical needs, such as venue arrangements, participant registration, and material/packet preparation for special events/training

Monitor special training sessions to ensure smooth operations and help to address any challenges

Training Marketing and Outreach:

Promote training programs through internal communications and marketing efforts

Work with the Strategic Communications team to develop promotional content, including flyers, newsletters, and digital materials

Administrative and Organizational Support:

Maintain accurate records of training attendance, evaluations, and program performance for training events, including opening and closing classes related to special events or as needed

Prepare reports summarizing training effectiveness and areas for improvement for training and events

Participates in training departmental personnel in instructional techniques

Ensure compliance with MCG policies and procedures related to training initiatives

Provides other related duties as required

Minimum Qualifications

Experience: Two (2) years of applicable professional experience in Personnel Administration. Experience in Adult Teaching and Instruction, Public Sector Training, or Professional Development Programs preferred.

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in in Education, Training and Development, Public Administration, Business, or a related field.

Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences

Candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be rated on their experience in the following areas:

Experience in government, public sector training, or professional development programs

Experience applyingof adult learning theories, instructional design models, and emerging training technologies

Experience with event planning and marketing strategies for training programs

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.

Montgomery County Government(MCG) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at Hiring@montgomerycountymd.gov. Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.

MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference.

All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.

This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.

If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.

Montgomery County Ethics Law: Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code. Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.

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