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Training Specialist Iii

Employer
Fairfax County Government
Location
Fairfax, Virginia
Salary
$69,407.31 - $115,678.37 Annually
Closing date
Jan 22, 2022

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Industry
Government and Public Services, State & Local
Function
Administrative, Trainer
Hours
Full Time
Career Level
Experienced (Non-Manager)
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Job Details

Job Announcement

The Department of Public Works and Environmental Services is seeking an experienced Organizational Development and Training Specialist (OD&T) professional to provide professional training and OD services for a department of 1000 professional, skilled trades and manual labor employees.

This position will:
  • Advise department leadership on integrating leadership and management models with practices designed to meet the organization’s needs and ensure potential leaders have the skills to succeed.
  • Design and conduct appropriate interventions for organizational units/teams in transition.
  • Collaborate with senior staff and employee groups to assess training and development needs.
  • Design, develop, and deliver and/or coordinate virtual and classroom technical and soft skills training and development programs and curricula.
  • Coach supervisors on leadership and management strategies.
  • Facilitate and assist management and teams with developing effective strategic planning processes and outcomes.


Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for “Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to”)
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelors degree in education, business administration, public administration, organizational development or a closely related field; plus four years of professional experience in needs assessments, training and delivery, course and program design and development, education and/or organizational development activities.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check to the satisfaction of the employer.

All newly hired employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (two weeks after the last required dose) as a condition of employment or obtain approval of a medical or religious exemption prior to their start date. Proof of an exemption or vaccination status will be required during the pre-employment onboarding process. New employees who obtain an exemption from the vaccine mandate for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs will still be subject to the weekly testing requirement. Vaccinated employees and employees with a medical or religious exemption will complete the attestation online on their first day of employment or shortly thereafter.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  1. Graduate degree or graduate certificate program in organizational development; or professional coaching certification.
  2. Experience working with senior leaders to design and implement innovative training and development programs and OD interventions to improve leadership of a diverse workforce.
  3. Experience designing and conducting team building processes.
  4. Leadership coaching experience.
  5. Experience with Learning Management Systems and online collaboration tools such as MS Teams or Zoom.
  6. Experience developing organizational development and training programs for skilled trades and manual labor employees.
  7. Experience facilitating classroom/platform learning experiences for a diverse audience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Job is generally sedentary in nature, however, visual acuity is required to read data on computer monitor, incumbent must be able to operate keyboard driven equipment and to use other automated technology. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interviews and may include exercises.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. EEO/AA/TTY.

Company

Fairfax County, Virginia is a diverse and thriving urban county. As the most populous jurisdiction in both Virginia and the Washington metropolitan area, the County's population exceeds that of seven states. The median household income of Fairfax County is one of the highest in the nation and over half of its adult residents have four-year college degrees or more educational attainment. Fairfax County also is home to an extensive commercial office market and is a major employment center.

Fairfax County Government is a great place to work, with a variety of jobs in different fields, great benefits, and an enjoyable working environment. We serve nearly one million residents in one of the largest counties in the country. Our talented employees have established Fairfax County as a leader in nearly every facet of public service and have won national recognition as innovators in local government.The size of Fairfax County government and the diversity of services it provides to citizens allows opportunities for personal growth and development, without ever having to change employers. In addition to pay, Fairfax County Government provides an employee benefits package worth approximately 25% of your salary in additional compensation. This package of benefits consists of programs designed to protect you and your family during your employment with the county and into your retirement years.


BENEFITS INCLUDE:
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Group Term Life Insurance
Contributory Retirement Plan
Deferred Compensation
Flexible Spending Account Programs
Long Term Disability Insurance
Long Term Care Plan
Tuition Assistance Program
Employees' Child Care Center
Virginia College Savings Plans

Fairfax County's Application Process: Fairfax County uses an online application process called NEOGOV at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobsfor nearly all positions.

Applicants who need assistance with the online application process are welcome to come to the Application Center at Fairfax County's HR Central where staff will be happy to work with you to establish an account and get your resume into the system. HR Central is located in the Government Center at 12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite 270, Fairfax, VA, and is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Or call 703-222-5872 for more information.

For more information on applying, please click here - https://www.governmentjobs.com/home/applicationguide.

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Location
12000 Government Center Parkway
Suite 270
 Fairfax
VA
22035-0034
US
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