TRAINING OFFICER

Number of positions: 1 (additional vacancies possible pending budget approval). Starting salary: $75,336. This position is open to the public and all current City employees covered under the City’s collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME – Bargaining Units 1, 3, 4 & 5. Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid.

About the role

The Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD) is seeking a Training Officer to develop and present disability-related training materials for internal MOPD staff, other City of Chicago departments, and external stakeholders. Under general supervision, this role provides employee training and development services in a department with diverse training needs.

Responsibilities

• Develops and presents disability-related training materials on topics such as Disability and Access, Planning Accessible Events, and Digital Accessibility.
• Prepares program materials including training outlines, instructional modules, resource guides, and visual aids for training delivery.
• Leads and coordinates the work of the Training Unit, including assigning projects.
• Conducts research on accessible and affordable housing to incorporate into training materials.
• Identifies and coordinates professional development opportunities for MOPD staff.
• Develops and implements training evaluation tools and incorporates feedback for continuous improvement.
• Tracks and reports on the number of training participants.
• Answers technical assistance questions pertaining to program and physical access as it applies to Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Provides support in managing MOPD’s Advisory Committees.
• Performs additional duties as required for the position.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree plus three (3) years of training or teaching experience.
• Alternate qualifications:
  • Seven (7) years of training or teaching experience, or
  • Graduation from an accredited college with an Associate’s degree plus five (5) years of training or teaching experience, or
  • Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s degree or higher plus two (2) years of training or teaching experience.

Applicants must provide detailed information about their educational background and work experience, including job titles, dates of employment, and specific job duties. Current City employees may not use Acting Up experience to qualify.

Skills

• Previous lived experience as someone with a disability.
• Experience leading and coordinating projects and initiatives related to training responsibilities.
• Experience developing and implementing a learning management system.
• Experience training and coaching others in using computer applications and equipment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Selection process

This position requires applicants to complete an interview, which may include a written exercise and/or a skills assessment test. The candidate(s) best suited to fulfill the responsibilities, based on the oral and written parts of the interview, will be selected.

Pay

Starting salary: $75,336.

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

Work locations

• City Hall, 121 N. LaSalle St., Room 104, Chicago, IL 60602
• Central West Community Center, 2102 W. Ogden Ave., Chicago, IL 60612