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Harris County is hiring a Training Specialist to design, develop, and facilitate customized training programs for public health professionals. The role involves conducting needs assessments, delivering hybrid training sessions, evaluating program effectiveness, and collaborating with leadership to address workforce development needs within Harris County Public Health.

Highlights

Design, develop, and facilitate customized training programs in public health
Conduct needs assessments and evaluate training effectiveness based on participant feedback
Deliver training in virtual, in-person, and hybrid formats using platforms like Zoom and MS Teams
Collaborate with public health leadership and employee relations to align training with organizational goals
Proficient in presentation software (PowerPoint) and learning management systems (LMS)
Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Organizational Development, Human Resources, or related field
Minimum of four years experience in training and development, including at least one year in data analytics
Knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design models, and public health workforce needs
Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud and project/program management preferred
Position reported to end by November 2027 or sooner; full-time, regular employment with varying hours as necessary

Training Specialist Full Description

Training Specialist

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Houston, TX

Job Type

Regular Full-time

Job Number

15296

Department

Public Health Services

Position Description

Want to help people achieve their full potential for health and well-being? Join our dynamic team of colleagues working shoulder-to-shoulder to serve our community who needs and deserves our services.

About Harris County Public Health:

Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 1,100 public health professionals working together to improve health outcomes for the third most populous county in the United States. HCPH provides a multitude of services such as medical and dental services, community programming, and health education for the approximately 2.3 million people in unincorporated Harris County. Through its core values of innovation, engagement, and health equity, HCPH strives to bring meaningful solutions to public health issues while keeping Harris County healthy and vibrant.

Position Overview:

Reporting to the Learning & Development Manager, the Training Specialist will be integral in the design, development, and facilitation of Harris County Public Health (HCPH) customized training programs.

We are seeking candidates that have experience developing and facilitating large scale training and development programs. Has a strong foundation in utilizing instructional design models to create effective learning programs, and highly skilled in facilitating training in a virtual and in-person setting.

A successful training specialist will go above and beyond to design, evaluate, and deliver a range of training programs within various fields of expertise. Ultimately, this role requires a passion for delivering exceptional training and material while being a strong motivator to help others excel.

The position is set to end in November 2027 or sooner.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Identifies and recommends public health customized training programs by performing needs assessment on a routine basis
Develops training materials by completing thorough research and assessing the needs of public health leadership
Facilitates engaging training classes and workshops in a hybrid environment (virtual & in- person)
Collaborates with the Office/Division leadership to respond to training requests, and conduct training as appropriate
Assesses effectiveness of training programs based on participant feedback. Reports findings to Senior HR Manager
Creates reports and briefings to update Senior HR Manager on work status
Sources for external training vendors in compliance with the Harris County procurement policies
Partners with HCPH Employee Relations to address gaps in trainings based on trends

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx

If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net

Requirements

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Organizational Development, Human Resources, or other related field

Experience:

At least four (4) years of experience in training & development, or teaching environment
At least one (1) year of experience in data analytics to track and report on user participation, create evaluation materials, and metrics

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of adult learning principles and instructional design models
Strong understanding of training and development methodologies across in-person, virtual, and hybrid formats.
Knowledge of public health principles and workforce development needs, particularly in a government or nonprofit setting.
Proficient in developing and delivering engaging training programs using presentation software (e.g., PowerPoint), virtual platforms (e.g., Zoom, MS Teams), and learning management systems (LMS).
Strong facilitation and public speaking skills with the ability to adapt to diverse learner groups and engagement styles.
Skilled in preparing training materials, manuals, and presentations tailored to various levels of staff.
Ability to assess organizational training needs and align learning initiatives with agency goals.
Ability to foster a learning culture that encourages continuous improvement and professional growth.
Ability to analyze feedback data and apply findings to improve future training sessions.

Core Competencies:

Organizational Leadership

Understands the organizational mission
Understands ethics and public good; is concerned with public trust
Demonstrates respect for the opinions and beliefs of others

Collaboration

Contributes to an inclusive workplace where equity, diversity, inclusion, and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission
Demonstrates a sense of responsibility for the success of the group
Collaborates with others to improve quality and address needs

Innovation

Ability to adapt to change

Interpersonal Abilities/Personal Characteristics

Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect
Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner
Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses
Uses sound judgment
Self-motivated
Organizes and maintains work environment to allow for maximum productivity

Communication

Communicates clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing

NOTE:
Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

Preferences

Experience:

Adobe Creative Clouds
Project and/or program management

General Information

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday, from 8am to 5 pm. Others days and hours as necessary.

Work Environment:

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands:

This is a largely sedentary role; however, some duties would require the ability to lift up to 20 pounds and bending & standing for periods at a time.

Location:

1111 Fannin, 77002. Remote work available after 90 days of employment, unless currently employed

Employment is contingent upon passing a background check.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

Employer

Harris County

Address

1111 Fannin St
Ste. 600
Houston, Texas, 77002

Phone

713-274-5445

Website

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harriscountytx

Original Job Description

Training Specialist

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Houston, TX

Job Type

Regular Full-time

Job Number

15296

Department

Public Health Services

Position Description

About Harris County Public Health:

Position Overview:

The position is set to end in November 2027 or sooner.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Identifies and recommends public health customized training programs by performing needs assessment on a routine basis
Develops training materials by completing thorough research and assessing the needs of public health leadership
Facilitates engaging training classes and workshops in a hybrid environment (virtual & in- person)
Collaborates with the Office/Division leadership to respond to training requests, and conduct training as appropriate
Assesses effectiveness of training programs based on participant feedback. Reports findings to Senior HR Manager
Creates reports and briefings to update Senior HR Manager on work status
Sources for external training vendors in compliance with the Harris County procurement policies
Partners with HCPH Employee Relations to address gaps in trainings based on trends

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx

If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net

Requirements

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Organizational Development, Human Resources, or other related field

Experience:

At least four (4) years of experience in training & development, or teaching environment
At least one (1) year of experience in data analytics to track and report on user participation, create evaluation materials, and metrics

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of adult learning principles and instructional design models
Strong understanding of training and development methodologies across in-person, virtual, and hybrid formats.
Knowledge of public health principles and workforce development needs, particularly in a government or nonprofit setting.
Proficient in developing and delivering engaging training programs using presentation software (e.g., PowerPoint), virtual platforms (e.g., Zoom, MS Teams), and learning management systems (LMS).
Strong facilitation and public speaking skills with the ability to adapt to diverse learner groups and engagement styles.
Skilled in preparing training materials, manuals, and presentations tailored to various levels of staff.
Ability to assess organizational training needs and align learning initiatives with agency goals.
Ability to foster a learning culture that encourages continuous improvement and professional growth.
Ability to analyze feedback data and apply findings to improve future training sessions.

Core Competencies:

Organizational Leadership

Understands the organizational mission
Understands ethics and public good; is concerned with public trust
Demonstrates respect for the opinions and beliefs of others

Collaboration

Contributes to an inclusive workplace where equity, diversity, inclusion, and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission
Demonstrates a sense of responsibility for the success of the group
Collaborates with others to improve quality and address needs

Innovation

Ability to adapt to change

Interpersonal Abilities/Personal Characteristics

Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect
Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner
Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses
Uses sound judgment
Self-motivated
Organizes and maintains work environment to allow for maximum productivity

Communication

Communicates clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing

Preferences

Experience:

Adobe Creative Clouds
Project and/or program management

General Information

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday, from 8am to 5 pm. Others days and hours as necessary.

Work Environment:

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands:

This is a largely sedentary role; however, some duties would require the ability to lift up to 20 pounds and bending & standing for periods at a time.

Location:

1111 Fannin, 77002. Remote work available after 90 days of employment, unless currently employed

Employment is contingent upon passing a background check.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

Employer

Harris County

Address

1111 Fannin St
Ste. 600
Houston, Texas, 77002

Phone

713-274-5445

Website

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harriscountytx

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