What are the responsibilities and job description for the Training Specialist position at City of Austin?
Minimum Qualifications
Education and / or Equivalent Experience :
- Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to the job, plus two (2) years of experience in a technical training environment.
- Experience may substitute for the education up to the maximum of four (4) years.
Licenses or Certifications :
Licensing for specific disciplines may be required.
Notes to Applicants
This position is mainly responsible for developing and conducting department sponsored trainings for City Board and Commission members as well as other department staff. Candidate must be able to outline all the requirements to both individuals familiar with the practice and policies of
the City as well as lay members of the public who have been appointed to serve on one of the numerous boards and commissions.
This position also works with posting Boards and Commissions agendas, Council agendas, i.e., receive and review agendas, backup documents, minutes, and cancellation notices in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act guidelines and City Standards. This position will need to be familiar with a variety of software ranging from use of learning management systems, personal computer, Microsoft products, i.e. word, excel. SharePoint, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, PowerBI.
Assessment : An assessment(s) may be administered as part of the interview process.
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When completing the City of Austin employment application :
The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered. Please be sure that your application is a reflection of your entire work history.
Benefits :
Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, training opportunities, and more. Please click HERE for more information.
Preferred Qualifications
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
Responsibilities - Supervision and / or Leadership Exercised :
May lead and train others.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
Criminal Background Investigation This position does not require a Criminal Background Investigation EEO / ADA
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.
The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
Information For City Employees : If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.
