Introduction
This
is highly responsible work involving advanced technical and analytical skills in
support of the training unit, training coordination, and augmenting the training
delivery activities for all City departments.
Nature Of Work
The
employee in this class performs responsible work of more than average
difficulty as a technical specialist supporting key systems and applications and
delivers limited material in a classroom setting and instructor-led online
learning. The employee will conduct special projects, provide technical
guidance, and must be an excellent communicator with ability to effectively
convey complex ideas or instruction to different audiences. Work is in a
fast-paced environment and supports all programs and activities conducted
within the division. Under general
supervision, the employee will be required to exercise reasonable initiative
and independent judgment in the performance of assigned tasks. Requires
critical thinking skills on frequent basis. Work is reviewed through
conferences, observation, reports submitted, and results obtained.
Examples of Duties
Develops
training curricula for technical trainings as well as general workforce
development that serve key performance objectives and serves as back-up for
primary facilitators when necessary.
Monitors attendance and completion of mandatory trainings; develops job
aids, organizes, and coordinates training programs.
Provides
specialized computer services as it relates to Oracle Cloud Learning Management
System (OLM), testing system operations and designing associated job aids.
Key
contributor in analyzing, developing, and deploying enhancements to the OLM
system, working closely with the Technology & Innovation (T&I) support
team to identify and resolve program issues and test performance enhancements.
Supports
City supervisors and employees to ensure compliance with mandatory trainings
and overseeing timely integration of all inputs to the biweekly new employee
Orientation program.
Provides
guidance in managing the utility Skills Matrix program in Oracle Cloud and troubleshoots
issues with T&I to resolve; uses strategic thinking to conceptualize
solutions and design progressive steps to achieve results.
Assists
with the Tuition Reimbursement Program as needed.
Serves
as computer and equipment specialist and liaison with T&I; installs and
troubleshoots hardware, software, and peripheral equipment within T&I
limits; trains unit staff on new processes and programs.
Contributes
to the modification and creation of forms, annual and semi-annual training reports,
and other metrics; participates in the development of user manuals,
presentations, brochures.
Collaborates
with Training Manager and Training Planner to identify training needs; may host
live training sessions and virtual webinars.
Acts
as assistant to the Training Manager and Training Planner and ensures
continuity of operations when staff are out of the office.
Performs
related work as required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of: instructional design theory and learning principles, effective training principles, techniques, and methods, learning management systems and other technical programs.
Ability
to: effectively communicate, both verbally and in
writing, coordinate and manage multiple projects simultaneously; establish and
maintain effective working relationships with people at all levels in the
organization. Translate technical knowledge into easy-to-follow training
guides.
Skill
in:
Oracle applications, learning management
systems, advanced skills in Excel spreadsheets, Microsoft Office and Access; advanced computer systems .
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation
from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in
management, human resources, education, project management, computer science or
related field, and two (2) years of experience in workforce training development and delivery of
training activities;
OR
An equivalent combination of education (not less than possession of a high school diploma/GED), training and experience that would reasonably be expected to provide the job-related competencies noted above.
The ideal candidate will have advance excel skills, oracle or related learning management systems, and demonstrate the ability to master the full training cycle.
Licenses or Certifications
Possession
of a valid State of Florida driver’s license.
Comments
During
periods when the Mayor issues an emergency declaration for the City of Tampa,
all employees may be required to work in preparation, response or recovery
activities related to the stated emergency.