Training Specialist

Position Description

About Harris County Purchasing Department:

Accountability, Ethics, Impartiality, Professionalism, Service, Transparency

The Purchasing Department is created for the purpose of providing a "checks and balances" system for expenditure of public funds. The Purchasing Department strives to maintain consistent and open communication with the vendor community and the various supported County departments and agencies.

Every effort is made to operate in an efficient and economical manner consistent with existing laws and sound business practices.

What you will do at Harris County Purchasing Department:

Harris County Purchasing Department is seeking an experienced, motivated, and resourceful Training Specialist.

Under direct supervision, the Training Specialist will identify training needs and translate them into comprehensive programs that are designed to enhance the competencies of team members in the Harris County Purchasing Office and partnered County Departments. Individuals in this role will be responsible for developing instructional material, leading training sessions, and evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of the training courses.

The Training Specialist is expected to have a strong passion for learning and development, exceptional instructional and design skills, and the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Essential Functions and Duties:

• Needs Identification: Assess training and development needs for the Purchasing Office through observations, interviews, focus groups, and communication with managers.
• Program Development: Develop various training programs based on identified opportunities and prepare team members for advancement in their careers.
• Training and Development: Lead training sessions, courses, and programs, including creating and distributing instructional materials, supplies, aids, and manuals.
• Performance Evaluation: Collect, maintain, and analyze data to evaluate the effectiveness of training and development programs; use data to recommend changes to personnel and implement suggestions.
• Records and Reporting: Maintain organized and accurate records and reports to document departmental programs and initiatives.
• Additional Responsibilities: Perform other duties as directed by the course and scope of the job.
  
  
  

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx

If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net .

This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate .

Requirements

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in directly related field from an accredited college or university
• Two (2) years of relevant experience including local government or procurement
  
  
  

OR

• Associate degree in directly related field from an accredited college or university
• Four (4) years of relevant experience including local government or procurement
  
  
  

OR

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
• Six (6) years of relevant experience including local government or procurement
  
  
  

Knowledge Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of training processes and procedures.
• Knowledge of local government and procurement processes and procedures.
• Proficiency in MS Office and database software.
• Skilled in preparing instructional aids, plans, and other related training materials.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse constituencies.
• Strong time-management skills.
• Excellent decision-making and organizational skills.
• Ability to convey complex information in an understandable manner.
  
  
  

NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

General Information

Position Type, Hours and Salary:

• Regular | Full-Time
• Monday - Friday from 8 am to 5 pm | 40 hours per week
• Occasional weekends, holidays, and overtime may be required based on the specific needs and demands of the department.
  
  
  

Reporting Relationships:

• Reports To Position: Dir, Operational Excellence Supervises Positions: None
  
  
  

Physical Demands and Environmental Exposure:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:
• This position is based in an office environment, where the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, scanners, and filing cabinets is routine.
• The physical demands associated with this job are minimal, with occasional lifting and moving of objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
• The role is predominantly sedentary, involving mainly sitting with occasional standing and walking.
  
  
  

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.