TRAINING SPECIALIST

Newport News, United States

JOB DESCRIPTION
TRAINING SPECIALIST

PUBLIC WORKS
Human Resources Department

700 Town Center Drive, Suite 200
Newport News, VA 23606

NEWPORT NEWS, VA Phone: (757) 926-1800
CITY OF OPPORTUNITY Fax: (757) 926-1825

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Under general supervision, this position is responsible for managing the Department’s training
programs to include assessing needs, developing curriculum, ensuring program compliance with
mandatory standards. Reports to the Senior Safety Officer.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Develops, conducts, and coordinates training curriculum based on training needs to include
regulatory, professional, safety, and skill development programs for departmental employees.
Conducts training assessments and surveys to measure training program effectiveness. Researches
state and federal laws and regulations for changes or updates to employer-mandated training
requirements. Ensures that all mandated training is scheduled and completed as required.

Maintains the training library. Collects and updates various training materials including multi-
media; recommends the purchase of training material. Maintains a training database to monitor and
document training and attendance; produces statistical reports, safety bulletins and related
awareness and outreach material.

Performs other duties as assigned.

PERFORMANCE STANDARD

Employees at all levels are expected to effectively work together to meet the needs of the community
and the organization through work behaviors demonstrating the City’s Values. Employees are also
expected to lead by example and demonstrate the highest level of ethics.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE

Education and Training – Knowledge of the principles, techniques and methods of adult

education and training to include methods for developing training outlines and employee
development programs. Knowledge of group dynamics and team building as applied to group
training.

Information Technology – Knowledge of office equipment and personal computer to include

word processing and a variety of presentation media.

Safety - Knowledge of occupational hazards, safety precautions, and safety regulations to include

OSHA, EPA and DEQ.

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REQUIRED SKILLS

Critical Thinking – Using logic and reasoning to understand, analyze, and evaluate complex

situations and research information to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative
solutions, conclusions or approaches to the training needs identified.

Interpersonal Relationships – Develops and maintains cooperative and professional relationships

with employees and all levels of management to include representatives from other departments
and organizations.

Time Management - Plans and organizes daily work routine. Establishes priorities for the

completion of work in accordance with sound time-management methodology to meet strict
deadlines.

REQUIRED ABILITIES

Communication – Excellent ability to communicate ideas and proposals effectively to diverse

audiences to include preparing and conducting training, preparation of reports, and policies.
Excellent ability to listen and understand information and ideas presented verbally and in
writing. Ability to handle a variety of issues with tact and diplomacy and in a confidential
manner.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Human Resources, Psychology, Adult
Education or a related field with 2-4 years of experience working in a training environment or an
equivalent combination of education and experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Must successfully complete the required National Incident Management System (NIMS) Incident
Command System Certifications within one year of employment.

The job is considered Essential Personnel and will be required to work during and following natural
disasters and emergency situations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work.
Some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10

pounds).