Senior Trainer Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/houston/jobs/newprint/4814617) Apply  Senior Trainer Salary $56,446.00 - $67,652.00 Annually Location Houston, TX Job Type Full Time Job Number 36098 Department Houston Public Works Division Director's Office Opening Date 02/04/2025 Closing Date 2/11/2025 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits + Questions POSITION OVERVIEW Applications accepted from: All Persons Interested Section: Director's Office- Learning & Professional Development Reporting Location: 611 Walker Workdays & Hours: M-F, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm* *Subject to change DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Do you have passion for process improvement, learning, consulting, and providing the best return on investment? We are seeking a smart, enthusiastic, driven, and experienced learning professional to train employees and teach leadership courses for Houston Public Works. The Senior Trainer prepares and delivers training courses at remote locations for water and wastewater utility personnel to increase their technical competence and skills. The candidate is a subject matter expert that has at least three (3) years of professional personnel experience involving training in a formal classroom setting and/or the development of curriculum and lesson plans for adult learners. The Senior Trainer can communicate course information in a relevant, and informed manner. The Senior Trainer will perform other job-related duties as assigned or required to promote a continuous improvement culture by identifying gaps and creating opportunities in learning. The instructor is expected to maintain their technical competence and skills to teach and train employees. RESPONSIBILITIES: A Learning and Development Senior Trainer: + Conducts all levels of front-end analysis (Needs Analysis, Learner Analysis, Task Analysis). + Formulate training plans and strategies for Adult-Based Learning and prepare and conduct training. + Utilizes Systems Approach to Training, ADDIE model, SAM and/or other curriculum development models. + Uses various levels of Bloom's taxonomy to construct learning objectives and Bloom Cognitive Domain to access higher and lower levels of learning. + Administers course post-testing and uses Kirkpatrick’s Evaluation Model or another industry standard model to evaluate training. + Travels to remote locations and provides classroom instruction across the City of Houston as assigned. + Ensures concerned parties, points of contacts, and students are contacted and notified of schedules, locations, and times + Ensures all training materials and training aids are prepared before class and secured and accounted for upon completion of the course + Follows approved curriculum course outline and performs all course exercises in the Instructor Guide + Ensures participants have achieved terminal objectives of the course + Provides on-site technical assistance and one-on-one training to operators of water & wastewater treatment plants to assist in the improvement of water quality and the public health + Assists the Training Manager/Coordinator with customer interactions + Provides the opportunity for participants to evaluate training + Maintains subject matter expertise on water related topics of instruction + Ensures completion and collection of student attendance rosters, registration forms, pre-test/post-test, course evaluations, and closes and gives credit in the Talent Management System (TMS) + Prepares class records and ensures that they are submitted timely at the conclusion of the training + Ensures class documentation is completed accurately and timely to division guidance. + Collaborates with the Learning & Development team to teach in house Leadership Academies. WORKING CONDITIONS The position involves routine walking, periods of sitting, and occasional stooping or bending. Occasional light lifting, such as three or four reams of papers or books (up to 40 pounds or equivalent weight) may be required. This is a Department of Houston Public Works Emergency Management position at the Tier III Level. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS Requires a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Education, Personnel Management or a related field. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Three (3) years of professional personnel experience involving training in a formal classroom setting and/or the development of curriculum and lesson plans for adult learners is required. Substitution: Pertinent training experience on a professional level may be substituted for the above educational requirement on a year-for-year basis. LICENSE REQUIREMENTS None. PREFERENCES Preference will be given to candidates with the following experience + Valid TCEQ class "B" Water or Wastewater license + Knowledge of performance management, processes change management, and use of assessments. + Exceptional verbal, written communication, and presentation skills. + Use of appropriate written and verbal language and grammar; conveys clear written messages in learning content that is organized and easy to follow. **Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.** GENERAL INFORMATION SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED: None However, the department may administer a skills assessment test. SAFETY IMPACT POSITION: Yes If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test. SALARY INFORMATION Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification. PAY GRADE: 21 APPLICATION PROCEDURES Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov. To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call 832-393-6737. If you need special services or accommodations 832-393-6737. (TTY 7-1-1) If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627. Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process. All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided. EOE Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy. The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include: + Medical + Dental + Vision + Wellness + Supplemental Insurance + Life insurance + Long-term disability + Retirement pension + 457 deferred compensation plan + Employee Assistance Program + 10 days of vacation each year + 11 city holidays, plus one floating holiday + Compensable Sick Leave + Personal Leave + Flexible schedules + Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions + Professional development opportunities + Transportation/parking plan + Section 125 pretax deductions + Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan + Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves + Healthcare Flexible Spending Account For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html 01 Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions? + Yes + No 02 Which scenario best describes your education? + Less than a High School Diploma/GED + High School Diploma or GED Equivalency. + Associate's degree in Psychology, Education, Personnel Management or a related field. + Bachelor's degree or Higher in Psychology, Education, Personnel Management or a related field. 03 How many years of professional experience with involving training in a formal classroom setting and/or the development of curriculum and lesson plans for adult learners do you have? + Less than 3 years + 3 years but less than 5 years + 5 years but less than 7 years + 7 years or more + None of the above 04 Do you have a valid TCEQ B Water or Wastewater License, or possesses a valid TCEQ C Water and/or wastewater license with the ability to acquire a B or A water/wastewater license within one year after employment? + Yes + No 05 Which of the following skills or experience do you possess? (Please check all that apply) + Mentoring and coaching + Team player + Creating Training + Proven time management skills + Leadership + Effective communicator + Project management + Administering Computer Base Training to employees at all skill levels. + None of the above 06 Please indicate your level of proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite. + BASIC MICROSOFT OFFICE SUITE: Create a new document, enter text, and save it; navigate in a document and perform a search; format cells, rows, and columns; modify a database and insert data from another; application; create title and bullet slides; work with text, drawn objects, and drawing tools + INTERMEDIATE MICROSOFT OFFICE SUITE: Create mail merges, sort and filter them; customize toolbars; run and record Macros; filter data and manage a filtered list; create and modify some Macro commands; create, modify, and format charts; create basic Macros to automate forms and data entry; customize the appearance and functionality of reports; use hyperlinks and perform data integration. + ADVANCED MICROSOFT OFFICE SUITE: Manage Macro commands, create dialogue boxes, and understand the notions of Visual Basic application programming; use advanced functions (Names, VLOOKUP, IF, IS); work with Pivot Tables; manage Macro commands: concepts, planning, operations, execution, modification, interruption; use Visual Basic to create a public function or event procedures, or add general procedures in a form module; plan and examine an application, develop a distributed application design. + No experience 07 Are you a Current City of Houston employee? + Yes + No 08 Please describe which training development tools or curriculum development models you have used when creating training. (See resume is not acceptable, if no experience please insert N/A) 09 Please describe which training assessment tools or models you have used to assess training. (See resume is not acceptable, if no experience please insert N/A) 10 Please describe your years of professional experience involving training in a formal classroom and/or the development of curriculum/lesson plans for adult learners. (See resume is not acceptable, if no experience please insert N/A) 11 Please describe in detail the types of analysis you have completed when asked to create training. (See resume is not acceptable, if no experience please insert N/A) 12 Please describe in detail why this position appeals to you. Include how your skills and experience align with the essential duties of the position. (See resume is not acceptable, if no experience please insert N/A) 13 Have you completely and truthfully answered question #9 in application regarding employment gaps? (failing to clarify employment gaps may result in the disqualification or delay of your application.) + Yes + No Required Question