Senior Trainer

Job Title

Conducts training courses for The Houston Permitting Center

Acts as a lead for a group of instructors

Description of Duties/Essential Functions

Confers with Training Coordinator and management to identify areas requiring training for The Houston Permitting Center

Determines instructional outlines in accordance with department procedures

Select or develops teaching aids, such as handbooks, demonstration equipment, multimedia visual aids and reference material

Conducts general or specialized training sessions as required such as but not limited to below programs:

• HouPermits Training
• Infor for The Permitting Center
• GIS mapping for The Permitting Center
• New Employee Training for The Permitting Center
• QFlow for The Permitting Center

Evaluates community school courses and recommends participation by City/department employees

Application administrator, responsible for configuring, securing, and maintain training applications such as Apty, TMS, and SAP

Develops training manuals, reference libraries, testing and evaluation procedures, multimedia visual aids and other instructional materials

Assists in departmental budget development to include equipment and material requirements

Other duties as assigned

Working Conditions

The position involves routine walking, periods of sitting, and occasional stooping or bending. Occasional light lifting, such as three or four reams of papers or books (up to 40 pounds or equivalent weight) may be required.

This is a Department of Houston Public Works Emergency Management position at the Tier 3 Level.

Minimum Requirements

Educational Requirements: Requires a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Education, Personnel Management or a related field.

Experience Requirements: Three years of professional personnel experience involving training in a formal classroom setting and/or the development of curriculum and lesson plans for adult learners is required. Pertinent training experience on a professional level may be substituted for the above educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

License Requirements: None.

Preferences

Preference will be given to candidates with the following:

• A valid Texas Driver's license and compliance with the City of Houston's policy on driving (AP 2-2).
• Experience with government or non-profit: Training programs, Communications relations, Public Relations.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish, or other major language spoken in Houston (Vietnamese, Arabic, Mandarin, or French).

Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.

General Information

Selection/Skills Tests Required: None. However, the department may administer a skills assessment test.

Safety Impact Position: Yes. If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

Salary Information: Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification. Pay Grade 21.

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