Departmental Training Coordinator (Watershed Management)
About The Position
The Departmental Training Coordinator develops, coordinates, delivers, and evaluates departmental training programs and learning solutions. For Watershed Management, the position creates or modifies courses and materials, conducts employee training, supports required licensure and recertification, coordinates training logistics, evaluates learning outcomes, and maintains training and compliance records. The role also supports internal communications and works with department management, employees, subject matter experts, schools, community groups, volunteers, the public, and others to coordinate activities and resolve issues. The coordinator maintains knowledge of departmental operations, researches training standards and best practices, and applies new technologies to improve employee knowledge and performance.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Education, Organizational Development, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Three years of experience in training, teaching, or a field related to the assigned department, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's or master's degree in biology, environmental science, organizational development, or a related field.
- Experience in training, teaching, water or wastewater management operations, or a related field.
- State of Georgia Water Operator or Wastewater Operator Class 1 or 2 license.
Responsibilities
- Develop training programs for departmental employees; create or modify courses and course materials; research industry changes; and prepare activities and assignments.
- Conduct training and facilitate in-house programs based on current trends and best practices.
- Help employees meet mandated licensure and recertification requirements and submit license renewal documents.
- Coordinate training logistics, including rooms, schedules, attendance tracking, passwords, supplies, and setup.
- Select or develop teaching aids such as handbooks, tutorials, and quick reference guides.
- Administer and grade assignments and exams, and evaluate curriculum effectiveness, including individual performance.
- Maintain training and compliance records; prepare documentation, reports, and certificates; enter exam grades; and update compliance databases.
- Prepare internal communications such as newsletters, training promotions, event flyers, and related materials.
- Communicate with management, supervisors, employees, subject matter experts, schools, community groups, volunteers, the public, and others to coordinate activities, exchange information, review work status, and resolve problems.
- Maintain knowledge of departmental functions and operations, research training standards and best practices, and apply new technologies to improve employee knowledge and performance.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
