Library Training Specialist (Training III)

A career with Johnson County Government is more than just a job, it is an opportunity to serve a diverse and expanding community in meaningful ways. We challenge ourselves to be a different kind of government because we care deeply about our community and each other. Committed to our shared values, we provide excellent public service, seeking always to improve ourselves and our organization. We offer wonderful benefits, retirement plans, wellness incentives, a great organizational culture, and much more! If you're searching for something more than just a job, something akin to a calling, then consider the challenge and opportunity of being a member of Johnson County Government!

Johnson County Library is a 14-branch suburban library system with a long history in our community. A suburb of the Kansas City metro area, our county is growing and diversifying. We serve neighborhoods ranging from urban to suburban to on-the-edge-of rural. We prize innovation and commitment to learning. We are a fun, forward-thinking organization with a mission to enrich people's lives.

Johnson County Library seeks engaged, qualified candidates to fill the position of Training Specialist to work as part of a training team to create and deliver library training programs such as, but not limited to, New Employee Orientation, oversee the department's learning management system, monitor cyber security training for the library system, and coordinate with team members regarding the training calendar and learning portal. First review of applications will take place on January 20, 2025. Other duties include:

* Independently develops, monitors and revises training curricula; identifies and addresses training needs; researches new methods and best practices to incorporate into learning; sets learning objectives and tasks; obtains and creates course materials, handouts and PowerPoints according to course objectives; determines principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects; ensures utilization of a recognized model of instructional systems design (ISD)

* Presents, facilitates and trains varied skill courses, workshops and development programs; guides and leads organizational trainers and provides feedback in areas of improvement; serves in a train-the-trainer role; leads and audits the assessments of employee progress to evaluate the effectiveness of training; guides and develops other training staff; advances and supports organizational development initiatives.

* Creates, revises and audits content within e-learning platforms; acts as site administrator; serves as liaison with information technology (IT) for system set up, enhancements and troubleshooting.

* Oversees department/agency training schedule; assists in training and coaching managers, supervisors, and others involved in employee development; develops and maintains organizational communications for promotion of training and development events and resources; oversees compliance of training requirements and plans; conducts follow up studies of all completed training to evaluate and measure results; tracks attendance; prepares and distributes evaluation surveys; monitors supply inventory and orders supplies; creates and disseminates reports.

* Assists in ensuring that room or facility is prepared supplies are available and trainers present; ensures equipment is in proper working condition; reserves rooms and facilities; books caterers.

* Reports on progress of employees under guidance during training periods; assists in development and monitoring spending against the department/agency training budget; collaborates in strategic training plan development and implementation; leads or serves on training related committees.

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Minimum Job Requirements:

A bachelor's degree in Organizational Development, Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Human Resources, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Instructional Design and Technology, Business Education or relevant field is required. Three (3) years of relevant experience is also required.

Johnson County Government requires reference/background screening for all positions. Specified criteria may vary by Department/Agency.

Education/Experience Substitutions:

Experience may be substituted for education. Education may be substituted for experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree in the following field(s) of study: Organizational Development, Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Human Resources, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Instructional Design and Technology, Business Education or relevant field.

Certification in the following: Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP); Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI); or relevant certification.

Familiarity with and able to use Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Systems (Photoshop, RoboHelp, Creative Cloud, Actionscript, AfterEffects, Captivate, Dreamweaver); Micorosoft Visio, Snagit; Camtasia; Rise; Learning Management Systems; Moodle; Syberworks; Cisco Systems; HTML; JavaScript or similar programs.

Physical, Environmental, and Special Working Conditions:

All County employees may be called upon to assist other departments in a declared emergency situation.

Travel required 5% local and 5% outside Johnson County.