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Senior Trainer
- The City of Houston (Houston, TX)
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Senior Trainer
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Senior Trainer
Salary
$2,407.70 - $2,629.08 Biweekly
Location
Houston, TX
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
37177
Department
Houston Public Works
Opening Date
09/24/2025
Closing Date
10/7/2025 11:59 PM Central
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POSITION OVERVIEW
Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED
Reporting Location:
Workdays & Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm*
*Subject to change
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Training: Responsible for conducting classroom training sessions, seminars, webinars, or workshops on topics such as equipment training (heavy and light duty) and operational certification to employee using a verity of instructional techniques. Conduct ad-hoc analyses to support training needs. Assist in the evaluation of training programs. Perform administrative tasks such as scheduling classes, preparing all instructional materials, setting up systems and equipment, and coordinating enrollment.
Performance: Analyzes data to identify trends in training effectiveness, attendance rates, employee satisfaction ratings, and other measurements of training success. Monitors the effectiveness of training on employees using individual or group performance results. Evaluating training effectiveness by administering pre-training and post-training tests to measure knowledge gained from the training session. Identifies training needs within the Service Line, collaborating with managers to develop training programs, and implementing the training plan. Conducts training needs assessments to identify areas where new hires need to be trained in order to perform their jobs effectively.
Administrative: Responds to internal customers written and telephone inquiries. Composes correspondence, etc.; prepares drafts on various departmental matters and edits material as required. All duties and responsibilities may not be included in the above job description. Assists in the development and creation of lesson plans and training aids. Participates in special projects as assigned.
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 1 Level and may require responding to emergency calls and working longer shifts including sleeping in the facility during an emergency.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Education, Personnel Management or a related field.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Three 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.
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 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 832-395-2976.
If you need special services or accommodations 832-395-2976. (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
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Please select the scenario best describes how you qualify for this position.
+ Less than a High School Diploma/GED
+ High School Diploma or GED
+ 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.
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How many years of professional experience do you have involving training in a formal classroom setting and/or the development of curriculum and lesson plans for adult learners are required?
+ One year but less than 3 years of experience
+ 3 years but less than 5 years of experience
+ 5 years but less than 7 years of experience
+ 7 years or more of experience
+ None of the above
03
Do you have experience creating curriculum utilizing instructional design models and theories that you learned in a formal institution of higher learning?
+ Yes
+ No
04
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
+ None of the above
05
Please indicate your proficiency level in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Internet Research.
+ Beginner (ex: create basic documents and/or spreadsheets with limited experience with other functionalities; able to locate information about the topic)
+ Intermediate (ex: insert page breaks, header/footer, and/or generate auto-calculating and basic cell formatting; ability to provide sample articles about the topic researched).
+ Advanced (ex: insert table of contents, generate tables, create mail merge and/or conditional formatting, table formatting, sort/filter cells, cell data validation/consolidation; ability to locate and provide examples of processes/procedures for topic assigned via research).
+ No experience
06
Briefly describe your experience and/or training in the areas listed below, if you have no comment to a question, write "none" for the appropriate item. A. Independently composing letters, memoranda, email and other correspondence regarding training courses. B. Maintaining up-to-date training files, records, and databases. C. Performing customer service. D. Working with vendors and other departments. E. Facilitating the delivery of a process, procedure or concept. (Please do not enter "see resume" as this could delay your application. If no experience, write N/A.)
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Please select all software you are proficient with. (Check all that apply)
+ Microsoft Word
+ Microsoft Excel
+ Microsoft PowerPoint
+ Microsoft Outlook
+ Microsoft TEAMs
+ Acrobat Adobe
+ Learning Management System or similar system.
+ None of the above
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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
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