This is an advanced professional classification. An employee in this classification is responsible for the development, instruction, administration, employee counseling, management, research, planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluation of varied training programs. Responsibilities include consulting with department heads and supervisors to determine their training needs and priorities. Incumbent evaluates ongoing programs and recommends additional training. Incumbent performs needs assessments, planning development of new programs, revision of existing programs, and maintaining contacts with educational resources. The emphasis of the work is on the coordination of training programs that meet departmental and City-wide needs. The incumbent may also be responsible for supervising the HR reception staff or additional Human Resource staff as appropriate. Supervision is received from senior management who reviews program activities for timely progress and quality of results in meeting management's goals and objectives for training.
- Designs new training and development programs and materials
- Instructs employees and managerial staff in a variety of Training programs
- Assists in the coordination of special employee events
- Advises and counsels employees on career planning
- Consults with managers and supervisors on training and developmental needs
- Maintains training records
- Maintains the training library and audio-visual equipment
- Plans new training courses or revisions to existing courses
- Researches and compiles training materials including course outlines, lesson plans, and training aids for use in specific training programs
- Serves as liaison with consulting firms, colleges, universities, and other instructional organizations
- Keeps informed on current bibliographies and other published information in various training fields
- Assists in the administration of the City's Tuition Assistance Program
- Performs related tasks as required
- Supervising and monitoring support staff
- Three (3) years in organizational development and training
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree with major coursework in education, personnel administration, or a related field
- Or an equivalent three (3) years combination of education and experience
- Experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis
- Physical Requirements
- Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact
- Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office-related equipment, such as, but not limited to, word processor, calculator, copier, and fax machine
- No significant standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, or kneeling
- Some crawling, reaching, handling, sitting, standing, pushing, and pulling
For all positions:- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, coworkers, the press the general public and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds regardless of race, religion, age, sex, disability, political affiliation, gender identity or sexual orientation.
- Ability to serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of all city ethics and conflicts of interest policies. Strong understanding of ethical behavior is required.
- Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.
- Performs related work as required.
- Reports to work as directed during an emergency as an essential employee of the City of Miami Beach.
For all technical, professional, supervisory and managerial positions:
- Ability to develop innovative and creative solutions to issues consistent with the City’s strategic plan.
Applicants must detail any related work experience on the application or risk disqualification. It is the applicant's responsibility to update their NEOGOV profile with work experience, education, certifications and personal contact information when submitting each application, failure to do so will result in ineligibility. City of Miami Beach employees must reflect their current position and detail their work experience on the application to avoid being disqualified.
Veterans Preference:Veterans Preference is awarded in accordance with Florida State Statute 295.07. If veteran's preference is being claimed, it must be indicated on the application form and proper documentation, including all forms DD-214 (either Member 2 or Member 4), as well as the final Department of Defense Disability Letter (dated within one year)must be submittedwith the application.
