Training and Development Specialist

Salary : $73,112.00 - $100,568.00 Annually
Location : Throughout San Bernardino County, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-20014-01
Department: Human Services - Performance, Education, Resource
Opening Date: 07/04/2026
Closing Date: 7/17/2026 5:00 PM Pacific


The Job
Performance Education & Resource Centers (PERC) is recruiting for Training and Development Specialists who will plan, coordinate, assess and deliver a wide variety of training programs. Training and Development Specialists provide advanced level educational, facilitation, and staff development services including the delivery of college-accredited courses.

For more detailed information, refer to the Training and Development Specialist job description.
The resulting eligible list may be used to fill current and future vacancies throughout the department as they occur
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

PERC Mission Statement: Acting with the utmost integrity and professionalism, the Performance, Education & Resource Centers furthers professional development, promotes rich educational opportunities, and creates excellence in and among individuals and organizations.
We accomplish this by using the most current resources in providing quality, comprehensive training, organizational consulting, facilitation and career development services. At Performance, Education & Resource Centers, we are committed to delivering exceptional customer service and tailored training to meet the unique needs of each department or division. Our offerings include comprehensive needs assessments, expert facilitation and training, and certified trainers specializing in various areas.
A Future Forward Training Hub

Management & Leadership Academy (MLA)
EXCELLENT BENEFITS PACKAGE
To review job-specific benefits, refer to:
Benefits by Occupational Unit (BbOU) Summary - Administrative Services Unit

Employee Benefits

County Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) - General Unit
Flexible schedules may be offered contingent upon satisfactory work performance and as business needs dictate.


9/80 and hybrid schedules are a privilege, and availability may vary depending on work assignment.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, applicants must pass a background check, which may include fingerprinting, medical exam/drug test, and verification of employment history.
Physical Requirements: Incumbents deliver classroom training on a regular basis which includes frequent and continuous walking and standing.
Travel: Travel throughout the County may be required and employees will be required to make provisions for such transportation. Mileage may be available at current IRS rates.
Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Minimum Requirements
Candidates must meet one (1) of the following options:

Option 1:
Education: Master's degree or higher-level graduate degree in English, Education, Business/Public Administration, Communication, Organizational Development, Computer Science, Social/Behavioral Science, or a closely related field.
-AND-
Experience: One (1) year of full-time equivalent experience (within the last five (5) years) as a professional trainer or educator.


Option 2:
Education: Bachelor's degree in English, Education, Business/Public Administration, Communication, Organizational Development, Computer Science, Social/Behavioral Science, or a closely related field.

-AND-
Experience: Two (2) years of full-time equivalent experience (within the last five (5) years) as a professional trainer or educator.
Option 3:

Education: Thirty (30) semester (45 quarter) units of completed college coursework from an accredited institution in English, Education, Business/Public Administration, Communication, Organizational Development, Computer Science, Social/Behavioral Science, or a closely related field. (Transcripts must be attached to the application.)
-AND-

Experience: Two (2) years of full-time equivalent experience as a (or ) with San Bernardino County.


-OR-

Experience: Six (6) months of full-time equivalent experience as a (or ) with San Bernardino County, AND one (1) year of full-scope supervisory experience over professional or technical staff.


Important Notes:

• Providing informal or periodic on-the-job training is not considered qualifying experience. Delivering training, performing needs assessments, developing curriculum, and other closely related duties must encompass primary scope of responsibilities.
• A copy of legible transcripts MUST be provided (unofficial are acceptable) if the applicant does not possess an associate's degree or higher in one of the qualifying fields listed above.
• Qualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by an accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Degrees or coursework completed outside of the U.S. must be accompanied by an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service indicating equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by an accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education.

Desired Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have extensive professional-level experience developing curriculum and conducting in-person trainings. Skilled experience with virtual learning platforms such as MS Teams, Adobe Connect, and other virtual facilitation methods is also highly desirable. The ideal candidate will also have strong project management skills and formal experience facilitating and presenting to managerial and/or executive staff.

Selection Process
Examination Procedure:

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the application and the supplemental questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the department. Do not refer to a resume as it will not be reviewed.
Application Procedure:
Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00pm, Friday, July 17, 2026 .
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.


All communications regarding the recruitment process will be via e-mail. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mail frequently to learn additional information regarding this recruitment. Check your Government Jobs account for notifications. Update your firewalls to allow e-mails from San Bernardino County through governmentjobs.com. Update your Spam, Junk, and Bulk settings to ensure it will not spam/block/filter communications from e-mail addresses with the following domain: "@hr.sbcounty.gov." Finally, be sure to keep your personal information updated. Taking these steps now will help ensure you receive all communications regarding this recruitment.
If you require technical assistance , please follow the link to review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.
EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.


ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans' Preference points. Review the Veteran's Preference Policy for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.

Review the County Employment Process for more information
Administrative Services Unit

San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.


Please review the appropriate * for more information


Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at View phone number on click.appcast.io or visit the for more detailed information.

*Retirement benefits subject to change.
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INSTRUCTIONS: The information provided on the Application and your responses to the following Supplemental Questions will be used in a competitive evaluation . Accurate responses should be provided for each question, and all experience must be clearly detailed in the work experience section of your application in order to ensure qualifications are properly evaluated. Do not refer to a resume; it will not be reviewed.

• I understand.

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Education: Indicate the highest level of education you have completed.

• Master's degree or above
• Bachelor's degree
• Associate's degree
• Sixty (60) semester or ninety (90) quarter units (transcripts must be attached)
• Thirty (30) semester or forty-five (45) quarter units (transcripts must be attached)
• Some college
• High school diploma or GED
• None of the above

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Education: Indicate the field of study in which you have completed college coursework. Field of study (major) must also be listed in the Education section of your application. If none, indicate "N/A."
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Experience : Select which option best describes your qualifying experience.

• Two (2) or more years of full-time experience as a professional trainer or educator.
• One (1) year of full-time experience as a professional trainer or educator.
• Two (2) or more years of full-time experience as a Staff Training Instructor (or trainee) with San Bernardino County.
• Six (6) months or more full-time experience as a Staff Training Instructor (or trainee) with San Bernardino County, AND one (1) year of full-scope supervisory experience over professional or technical staff.
• None of the above.

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Training Experience: Describe your experience as a professional trainer or educator. In your response, include the following information:


1) Employer(s), job title(s), and number of years as a professional trainer or educator
2) Subject matter taught
3) Group size and the background or level of expertise of the participants
4) Frequency of training delivered (daily/weekly/monthly/occasionally)
5) Experience developing behavioral goals, objectives, and measuring performance outcomes.

If you do not have this type of experience, indicate "N/A."
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Supervisory Experience: Describe your full-scope supervisory experience over professional or technical staff. Include your employer(s), job title(s), number and titles of staff supervised, and your responsibilities. If you do not have this type of experience, indicate "N/A."
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Needs Assessment & Curriculum Development: Describe your experience conducting needs assessments, developing curricula or course materials, delivering instruction, and/or evaluating a training program (including for employee development). Include the steps taken to develop materials and to ensure curriculum goals were met. If you do not have this type of experience, indicate "N/A."
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Training Activities: Describe your experience designing creative training activities that promote learner engagement. Explain the process of developing creative classroom exercises, including any tools, methodologies, or research utilized. Include your employer(s) and job title(s) where experience was gained. If you do not have this type of experience, indicate "N/A."
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Classroom Management: Describe your experience/techniques used to effectively manage a classroom. Include your employer(s), job title(s), group size, and audience type in your response. If you do not have this type of experience, indicate "N/A."
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Organizational Development: Provide two (2) examples of your experience advising or assisting management in the development of organizational goals and objectives. Include your employer(s) and job title(s) where experience was gained. If you do not have this type of experience, indicate "N/A."
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Technology: Indicate which program(s) you have experience with. Check all that apply.

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Access
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Other Microsoft Program
• E-Learning
• Adobe Connect
• Articulate Software
• Project Management Software
• Other
• Not Applicable

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Virtual & E-Learning Platforms: Describe your experience utilizing virtual and e-learning platforms. In your description, include your skill level and the duties you performed using these types of programs and platforms that will demonstrate your skills. Include your employer(s) and job title(s) where experience was gained. If you do not have this type of experience, indicate "N/A."
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Human Services Department Experience: Indicate if you have experience working in any of the following Human Services (HS) departments in San Bernardino County or another government agency. Check all that apply.

• Children and Family Services (CFS)
• Aging and Adult Services/Office of the Public Guardian (DAAS-OPG)
• Transitional Assistance Department (TAD)
• Preschool Services Department (PSD)
• Other department in San Bernardino County or another government agency
• None of the above

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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via Email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).

• I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and agree to the above.

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We have become aware of an increase in Gmail's spam filter sensitivity. Due to this change, it is possible that emails coming from San Bernardino County Human Resources may be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox.


For your convenience, the attached PDF document contains a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail. For detailed instructions, Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.

Note: If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.

• I understand.

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Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

• I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.

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