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City of Harrisonburg Learning & Development Specialist in United States
Learning & Development Specialist
Salary
$64,272.00 - $70,699.20 Annually
Location
Harrisonburg, VA
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
5185 - (June 2024)
Department
Human Resources
Opening Date
06/27/2024
Closing Date
Continuous
FLSA
Exempt
Description
Benefits
Questions
Description
The City of Harrisonburg's Human Resources Department is currently seeking a Learning & Development Specialist to ensure the City has high-quality and comprehensive training programs for a workforce in diverse stages of their careers. Collaboration and leadership in this role will be key in ensuring the success of the programs while simultaneously advancing the Human Resources Department's Strategic Plan.
The Human Resources Department serves approximately 850 employees and currently consists of 6 team members: Director, Deputy Director, Generalist Senior, Generalist, Administrative Specialist, and Administrative Assistant. The Learning & Development Specialist is a new position and will be the seventh team member in the department. The position offers an excellent opportunity for the selected candidate to make a direct impact on the City's workforce while also being part of an evolving culture with the following five values: Progressive Innovation, Winning Teamwork, Productive Communication, Trusted Service, and Valued Employees.
The Learning & Development Specialist is an exempt full-time position with benefits and a preferred hiring range of $30.90 - $33.99 per hour (equivalent to $64,272 - $70,699 annually); however, an exact salary will be dependent upon the selected candidate's qualifications/experience and in compliance with City policy . While this position cannot be completed fully remotely, a future availability for a hybrid telecommuting work arrangement may be considered.
As the selected candidate, you'll be responsible for engaging a variety of adult learners through the utilization of an instructional design method for the analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation of training programs including, but not limited to, new employee orientation programs, supervisor leadership and management training programs, equity and inclusion training programs, specific departmental training programs, and human resources compliance-based training programs.
As a leader in this role, you'll:
Serve as a productive member of the Human Resources Team, engaging with, receiving feedback from, and coordinating trainings with team members and outside vendors/consultants.
Maintain the City’s Learning Management System (LMS) by tracking employee training, uploading materials to the LMS, and monitoring employee completion and performance ratings in the LMS.
Participate in the development and maintenance of comprehensive and equitable career development plans/programs and the creation and maintenance of incentive programs for licensure, certification, degree, and educational credentials.
Create relationships with schools and institutions of higher education to develop programs for the recruitment and/or retention of City employees.
The ideal candidate for this position will have a variety of knowledge, skills, and abilities as listed in the class specification (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harrisonburg/classspecs/1445937?keywords=5185&pagetype=classSpecifications) .
Minimum Qualifications
Undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university with a major in human resources, public administration, business administration, adult education, or related field and considerable (3-5 years) experience in training program development and implementation, training curriculum development, and delivery of training programs . An equivalent combination of education and experience may be used to meet this requirement.
Valid driver's license.
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Certification and/or International Public Management Association for Human Resources (IPMA-HR) Certification preferred but not required.
Click here to view the physical requirements for this position. (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harrisonburg/classspecs/1445937?keywords=5185&pagetype=classSpecifications)
The selected candidate for this position will be subject to the following screenings and must receive satisfactory results:
DMV record review; and
Criminal background check.
Supplemental Information
To Apply: All candidates must submit a complete City of Harrisonburg online employment application, including previous work experience and education history, to be considered. This position may close at any time after 10 calendar days. (posted 06/27/2024)
The City provides an excellent benefits package including health insurance, retirement (VRS & MissionSquare), life insurance, paid leave and holidays.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or veteran status.
The City of Harrisonburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Full-time employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
Health and Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Leave
15.5 paid holidays
Short-Term Disability Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts - Medical and Dependent Care
Health Savings Account
Virginia Retirement System
Deferred Compensation Plan through MissionSquare
Employee Assistance Program
Additionally, the City is a qualified employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, which may qualify you for student loan forgiveness if you meet the PSLF Program requirements.
01
What is your highest level of education?
Less than 8th Grade
Completed 8th Grade
Attended High School
High School Graduate
GED
Attend College
College Graduate
Attended Graduate School
Master's Degree
Graduate study beyond Master's
Ph.D. or professional degree
02
How many years of experience do you have in training program development and implementation, training curriculum development, and delivery of training programs?
I do not have any experience.
I have some experience but less than 1 year of experience.
I have at least 1 year but less than 3 years of experience.
I have at least 3 years but less than 5 years of experience.
I have 5 or more years of experience.
03
Which of the following driver's license do you possess?
No Valid Driver's License
Valid Driver's License
Valid Commercial Learner's Permit
Valid Commercial Driver's License (Class A or B)
04
Which of the following certifications do you currently possess? Please select all that apply.
Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) Certification
Society for Human Resource Management Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) Certification
International Public Management Association for Human Resources Certified Professional (IPMA-CP) Certification
International Public Management Association for Human Resources Senior Certified Professional (IPMA-SCP) Certification
Other
None of the Above
05
If you selected "Other" as your response to question 4, please indicate your certification(s) below.
Required Question
Agency
City of Harrisonburg
Address
409 South Main Street Third Floor Harrisonburg, Virginia, 22801
Phone
540.432.8920 540.432.7796
Website
https://www.harrisonburgva.gov/employment