STAFF DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST - 40000949

Durham County Government employs approximately 1,900 employees that work towards providing needed services throughout the community. With a wide array of services, Durham County Government is at the heart of a rapidly growing and diverse area offering residents, employees and visitors exciting opportunities to live, work, grow and play. For more information about Durham County Government, visit www.dconc.gov.

 

DEPARTMENT:       

PUBLIC HEALTH

DATE POSTED:            

DECEMBER 13, 2024

CLOSING DATE:           

JANUARY 3, 2025

HIRING RANGE:

$52,730.00 - $71,154.00

POSITION NUMBER:            

40000949

JOB TYPE:

PART-TIME (22.5 HOURS, EXEMPT)

 

 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

 

The purpose of this position is to coordinate, organize, and facilitate training for Durham County staff from professional trainers and collaborate with internal stakeholders and groups.  This class works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

 

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the position as necessary.

 

• Research, analyzes and interprets Federal, State and County policy and procedures to ensure they are being followed.
• Creates training plans that align, inform, and inspire employees in support of strategic goals, and MFR initiatives.
• Communicates clearly and concisely both oral and written for staff programs.
• Assists with quality assurance initiatives to include program structure, forms, and guidelines.
• Designs and implements a variety of developmental initiatives, action plans, programs, and training materials.
• Trains and supervises new employees through the New Hire process. Provides refresher training for existing staff based on agency needs.
• Provides policy as well as system support for new and existing staff.
• Facilitates agency wide compliance and soft skills training (HIPAA, Civil Rights, Security Awareness, etc.)
• Perform related tasks as required.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

 

• Considerable knowledge of principles and techniques of training;
• Considerable knowledge of capabilities and uses of audiovisual aids and other training tools and resources;