Park Senior Training & Safety Program Specialist

About the role

Build the Future of Parks Through Training, Safety, and Career Development
VISION El Paso County will be a trusted regional leader known for excellence in county service delivery.
VISION We provide essential public services to the Pikes Peak Region in support of our residents, businesses, and communities, enhancing the freedom for all to thrive.

Responsibilities

• Researches, designs, and implements curriculum and training for assigned programs to ensure improvement of outcomes.
• Maintains knowledge of technological changes in training methods and incorporates new and emerging mediums, which may include interactive Internet-based training, multimedia programs, distance learning, satellite training, videos and other computer-aided instructional technologies, simulators, conferences, and workshops.
• Develops metrics to analyze the effectiveness of training.
• Oversees, develops, and participates in delivering training related to departmental and assigned program area needs; ensures adherence to applicable regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Assesses training needs through surveys, focus groups, colleague interviews, and management input; designs and adapts programs and workshops to meet the department/program needs.
• Conducts or participates in program-related training for new employees.
• Develops and/or recommends training in any areas identified as needing improvement.
• Collaborates with subject matter experts, managers, and supervisors as appropriate.
• Provides one-on-one coaching and mentoring; facilitates unit team-building workshops as needed.
• Participates in administrative meetings involving planning, decision-making, and management.
• Serves as a liaison to community professionals, other agencies, and the public; responds to complaints and concerns relating to training or performance issues.
• Coordinates travel arrangements for training as needed.
• May provide back-up support to other programs or units as needed.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of instructional design methodologies and the ability to apply them in assessing and addressing diverse learning needs, skill levels, and job competencies across a broad employee population.
• Knowledge of the principles, procedures, and practices of staff development and professional training.
• Exceptional verbal and written communications skills, presentation skills, including the ability to exercise a high degree of interpersonal skills and professionalism.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills.
• Proficiency with computers and knowledge of Windows, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and program-specific databases or systems.
• Proficiency with recordkeeping, reporting, and basic data analysis.
• Ability to assess, develop, and deliver effective training.
• Ability to effectively train others; ability to objectively review and evaluate the performance and work of employees.
• Ability to research and analyze data, develop and deliver effective presentations and training workshops in a comprehensible delivery system to large and small groups of individuals, and convene and facilitate group discussions or focus groups with internal and external resources.
• Ability to assess situations and make prudent and appropriate decisions; ability to apply conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with co-workers, clients, other agencies, community professionals, external agencies, and the public.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service.
• Ability to efficiently plan, schedule, and organize.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Qualifications

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Parks Department: First Aid / CPR / AED Instructor certification or must obtain and maintain within six months of employment.
• Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) or must obtain and maintain the certification within one year of employment.
• Associate Safety Professional (ASP) or similar certification preferred.

Skills

• Instructional design methodologies
• Staff development and professional training
• Verbal and written communications
• Training and facilitation
• Curriculum design and instruction

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$70,000.00 - $80,000.00 annually

Schedule

Monday through Friday, from 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, subject to change.