Training Specialist (Water Resources)

Hillsborough County • Tampa, FL

16h • Hybrid

About The Position

This position supports Public Utilities Administration and provides training support for BOCC-related operations and initiatives reporting to Water Resources- Systems Reliability Division. The ideal candidate for this role is a motivated and detail-oriented training professional with experience supporting and delivering adult learning programs in a professional work environment within Public Utilities Administration. The candidate should have experience facilitating training sessions, coordinating training activities, and assisting with the development of instructional materials that support operational and professional development goals. The ideal candidate must possess strong presentation, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to engage adult learners and communicate information clearly and effectively. The successful candidate should have experience preparing training materials, coordinating class logistics, maintaining training records, and supporting training initiatives from planning through implementation. Experience using Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, is required. Experience working with a learning management system, such as Oracle Learning Management or a similar platform, is highly desirable. The ideal candidate is dependable, adaptable, and customer service-oriented, with strong administrative skills and attention to detail. The candidate should demonstrate the ability to manage multiple assignments, follow policies and procedures, maintain accurate documentation, and provide professional support to employees, supervisors, and stakeholders throughout the training process. Please note that this position will report to both the Twiggs Administrative Building, 925 E Twiggs Street, Tampa, FL 33602, and the Brandon Support Operations Complex, 332 N. Falkenburg Rd. Tampa FL 33619

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or possession of a GED Certificate; AND Two years of experience in classroom instruction or curriculum development; OR An equivalent combination of education, training and experience that would reasonably be expected to provide the job-related competencies noted above.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, is required.
• Knowledge of adult education principles and techniques.
• Knowledge of classroom and on-the-job training principles.
• Knowledge of various types of equipment and materials used in conducting training.
• Ability to conduct classroom training, workshops or seminars; to use video, audio and other types of equipment to present training.
• Ability to gather information to use in developing training courses.
• Ability to communicate effectively; to use small group facilitation tools; and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Knowledge of applicable training standards, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of applicable subject matter current trends and developments.
• Knowledge of the operations of the unit to which assigned.
• Ability to develop training courses that achieve training objectives.
• Ability to organize and coordinate training activities with other organizations and individuals.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.
• Ability to collect, organize and evaluate data and to develop logical conclusions.
• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Maintain the ability to pass the background checks required for the position. These background checks may include but are not limited to: Criminal History Background Check using Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Level 1 and Level 2 Background screening (Ch. 435 Florida Statutes) Child Abuse, Abandonment and Neglect Record Check using the State Automated Child Welfare Information System (SACWIS) Sex Offender and Sexual Predator record check using the list maintained by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE)

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with a learning management system, such as Oracle Learning Management or a similar platform, is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Surveys agency/department personnel and reviews policy, methods and procedures to determine training needs.
• Prepares or collects information and materials to be used in conducting and/or facilitating training, meetings or seminars, including lesson plans, training guides, participant manuals, videos, slides and other materials.
• Implements training courses, to include establishing training goals and objectives, to maximize student acquisition and retention of knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Conducts classroom or other types of training using adult education and training principles and techniques; evaluates results and makes changes or adjustments as needed.
• Reviews, evaluates and recommends modifications to training course content to ensure the effective and up-to-date delivery of training material.
• Assists with writing lesson plans, curriculum, handouts and other training materials.
• Instructs in one or more technical or specialized fields.
• Coordinates and acts as liaison with higher learning centers, training institutes and individuals to develop training material and ensure the delivery of quality training.
• Schedules and coordinates training classes, workshops, seminars, conferences or meetings.
• Maintains records, files and a library of training courses, registrations, course attendance, materials, and other information.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Benefits

• Customer Commitment - Proactively seeks to understand the needs of the customers and provide the highest standards of service.
• Dedication to Professionalism and Integrity - Demonstrates and promotes fair, honest, professional and ethical behaviors that establishes trust throughout the organization and with the public we serve.
• Organizational Excellence - Takes ownership for excellence through one's personal effectiveness and dedication to the continuous improvement of our operations.
• Success through Teamwork - Collaborates and builds partnerships through trust and the open exchange of diverse ideas and perspectives to achieve organizational goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED