Training and Organizational Development Advisor - Personnel Board

TARGET CLOSE DATE:

04/11/2025

PAY GRADE:

Grade 29

TYPE:

Full time

JOB SUMMARY:

The Personnel Board of Jefferson County is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Training and Organizational Development Advisor to join its team. This role is responsible for designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating comprehensive training programs tailored to meet the needs of Merit System employees and jurisdictions. The advisor will create and deliver training courses using both traditional and innovative instructional methods, including instructor-led sessions and web-based learning formats.

This position encompasses a broad range of training initiatives, from soft skills development—such as leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving—to technical training on personal computer hardware, desktop software applications, and customized business systems. The advisor will engage extensively with employees at various levels within the Merit System, requiring strong interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt training strategies to diverse audiences.

A deep understanding of instructional design, training methodologies, and the effective use of technology in presentations is essential for success in this role. Additionally, the ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional proficiency in oral and written communication, as well as outstanding presentation skills.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

The Personnel Board provides competitive pay and comprehensive benefits packages to include medical and dental insurance, employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension), generous paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, and more. The pay range for this job is presented below:

Personnel Board $69,035 - $107,078

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

The following are job-related qualifications that are required for employment consideration for this position:

• Experience as a trainer (or highly related job title) in which responsibilities included the execution of training programs and facilitation of courses in a business, corporate, or government environment.

• Experience participating in and/or leading organizational development events such as change management, leadership development, process improvement, succession planning, learning and/or performance management systems, etc.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

The following are job-related qualifications deemed desirable by the Personnel Board. These qualifications may be considered by the Personnel Board when reviewing applications and inviting candidates to participate in subsequent steps in the selection processes.

• HRCI or SHRM certification.

• Possess a CPLP - Certified Professional in Learning and Performance certification.

• Certified in DISC, MBTI, Covey, Strength Finders, John Maxwell, or other related systems.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field of study from an accredited college or university.

TYPICAL JOB DUTIES:

• Communicates the activity of the department to various parties (e.g., Merit System management and employees, citizens, board and council members, vendors) by advertising training course information, publishing training course and program information, and creating presentations and reports of department activity in order to promote training services and programs.

• Conducts training and organizational development course(s) and programs using audio-visual equipment to present course information and facilitate discussion among attendees in order to conduct training and meet established training objectives.

• Engages in activities such as attending conferences and participating in professional organizations for the purpose of professional development; maintaining awareness of developments in the field, and knowledge of relevant practices, rules, laws, policies, and/or guidelines.

• Conducts needs assessments for training and organizational development by reviewing received requests, establishing desired outcomes and goals, and assessing current available resources in order to develop an action plan to be implemented by the department/organization.

• Produces reports, letters, and other types of written correspondence designed to document activities and efforts, share and communicate information, and provide instruction and/or guidance on organizational and departmental practices.

• Serves as a consultant to Merit System jurisdictions and/or departmental and divisional management in order to develop and execute training and organizational development programs and strategic plans by collaborating with department heads and u