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City of Gainesville · 3 weeks ago

Learning and Organizational Development Specialist

Gainesville, Fl

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$60K/yr - $95K/yr

3+ years exp

City of Gainesville is seeking a Learning & Organizational Development Specialist to support the utility’s human resources needs. The role involves designing and delivering training programs, managing the Learning Management System, and collaborating with HR and business leaders to address skill gaps and implement development solutions.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Understands organizational goals and objectives and is able to strategically link them to appropriate learning interventions to promote greater organizational effectiveness

Identifies meaningful ways to measure the effectiveness of various training solutions provided to the organization

Partners with management to assess performance problems through various information gathering methodologies such as focus groups, surveys, and employee interviews in order to provide an appropriate recommendation

Consults with departments to address identified performance problems and recommends, develops and delivers appropriate learning solutions

Develops and delivers both traditional classroom and online training using research, subject matter experts, or other knowledge sources to create effective original training programs customized to meet the specific needs of the organization on a wide variety of topics

Evaluates and identifies opportunities and methods to enhance e-learning and Learning Management System (LMS) programs and processes

Provides facilitation services to departments through the ability to effectively lead group discussions, such as focus groups and teams of employees

Partners with other areas in Human Resources to identify the most effective performance solutions for our departments, as necessary

Develops and delivers employee orientation and training programs using in-house resources

Assists with marketing training programs through the organization to enhance employee awareness and participation

Coordinates evaluation of proposals, external consultants and trainers with other departments and agencies

Attends work on a continuous and regular basis

Qualification

Learning Management System (LMS)Instructional DesignHRIS SystemsEmployee TrainingAdult Learning TheoriesPerformance AssessmentStatistical MethodsFacilitation SkillsCommunication SkillsPresentation Skills

Required

Bachelor degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in Human Resources or Organizational Development

three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in business, industry, or government employee training, which includes experience in management training, program design and delivery in both traditional and e-learning platforms

Valid Florida Driver License required

Ability to accurately assess performance problems and use sound judgment to recommend an appropriate intervention

Thorough knowledge of principles, practices, methods and theories of training and employee programs

Knowledge of adult learning theories and of training and development principles, practices and methods

Knowledge of e-learning and other technological solutions and the ability to effectively use these platforms to develop and deliver training

Ability to plan, prepare and deliver effective training programs that produce measurable results for the organization

Ability to effectively use presentation software and other training tools and materials to create and deliver interesting and high-quality training programs

Knowledge of training, management development and educational resources

Knowledge of and ability to operate and effectively use various forms of training technology

Knowledge of basic statistical methods

Dynamic presentation and public speaking skills, as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to research and identify training and development resources and acquire appropriate resources for use in the training and development programs

Ability to work effectively with elected officials, charter officers, department heads, representatives of other agencies, other city employees and the general public

Must be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing