Training and Organizational Development Specialist

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Arlington County requires all applicants to thoroughly complete each section of the application, including prior job responsibilities, duties, and supplemental questions. While you may attach a resume, it will not replace a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Arlington County's Human Resources Department is seeking an innovative professional to focus on the administrative management and coordination of our learning platform, performance management system, and inclusion efforts.

If you have a passion to help employees grow and reach their full potential; join our Training and Organizational Development Team that is dedicated to the growth and development of our culturally and professionally diverse employees through our comprehensive training and development programs. Our teams values collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to employee development.

The ideal candidate thrives on personal and professional growth, drives impactful change, adapts with ease, builds strong partnerships at all levels of the organization, is a strategic thinker, influences and guides leaders to positive change, actively listens and communicates with clarity and maintains the highest ethical standards. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and results-oriented individual to make a significant impact on our organization. If you are passionate about developing others and driving positive change, please apply!

Specific duties include:

• Managing and supporting the County’s Learning Management System, LinkedIn Learning System, and other select third-party integrations;
• Facilitating vendor-provided training and collaborating with the Training and OD team to deliver engaging and effective training;
• Collaborating with Employee Relations, Staffing and Selection, and vendors to leverage County systems and resources to enhance instructional quality;
• Managing and facilitating New Employee Orientation, certificate programs, and quarterly trainings;
• Configuring learning systems to optimally support ongoing learning, career development, and County objectives;
• Developing and maintaining actionable reporting metrics including communicating key dates, milestones, compliance with regulations and bargaining agreements, and other reports as needed;
• Supporting the County’s Performance Management System;
• Providing support to all county departments in aligning their goals with organizational objectives;
• Providing outstanding customer service and troubleshooting;
• Ensuring the integration of inclusion principles across all Arlington County training programs, cohorts and initiatives including utilizing County vendors;
• Contributing to program reviews and quality assurance processes, offering actionable recommendations;
• Leading the development of resources and tools to mainstream inclusion across HRD Programs; and
• Shaping new initiatives to build internal capacity on inclusion areas.

Minimum: A combination of education and experience that includes a Bachelor's degree in Organizational Development, Training and Development, Adult Education, Organizational Performance, or related degree with considerable experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Experience with Oracle Cloud Learn system;
• Experience with Oracle Cloud Perform system;
• Experience with Microsoft Office Applications (Outlook, Teams, SharePoint);
• Experience managing new employee orientation programs;

Substitution : Additional qualifying experience can be substituted for the educational requirement. Additional education can be substituted for the experience requirement.

Desirables: Preference may be given to candidates with one or more of the following:

• Proficiency curating online learning into a cohort programs;
• Demonstrated ability to master changing LMS technologies and trends;
• Experience with Inclusions training or management of inclusion vendors;
• ATD Certification

Special Requirements

Background Check: A pre-employment criminal records check will be conducted. It may include checks of the following: criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history. You may be required to sign a release authorizing the County to obtain your background information.

Please attach a cover letter or use the space within the supplemental questionnaire to describe how your education and experience makes you the best fit for this position.

Additional Information

Work Hours: 40 hours/week, Monday through Friday. Typical hours of operation are between 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Telework and a flexible work schedule are available upon prior approval from the supervisor.

Your responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire are considered part of the selection process. Please do not enter "see resume" as a response to the questions. Each section of the application must be completed. A resume may be attached however, it will not substitute for the completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The official title for this position is Staff Human Resources/OD Specialist.

This position is eligible for County government employee benefits including health, dental, vacation and sick leave, commuter transportation subsidies, tuition reimbursement, and a generous retirement plan.

For more information on Arlington County’s generous benefits and retirement plan, click here .

Arlington County is committed to advancing diversity, equity, access, and inclusion across all our services, activities, and programs. Learn more about our commitment.

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