Training Specialist-ABQ BioPark

About the role

The Albuquerque BioPark is seeking an enthusiastic Training Specialist to help inspire and support the growth of our animal care professionals. As part of the Animal Wellness Department, this role manages the Animal Care Excellence Program, working closely with animal care staff and animal department leaders to foster a culture of learning, collaboration, and animal wellbeing. The Training Specialist identifies and develops engaging educational opportunities, supports staff throughout their professional development journeys, and helps ensure training and promotional requirements are completed in a timely manner. This position is ideal for someone who would enjoy celebrating growth and helping people build the knowledge and skills that contribute to excellence in animal care.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate training and educational activities for all department personnel.
• Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives; establish schedules and methods for providing training services; implement policies and procedures.
• Monitor program performance; recommend and implement modifications to systems and procedures.
• Research and plan specialized training activities and classes including in-service training to provide to the department staff; coordinate, schedule and conduct training activities.
• Promote and coordinate specific activities within the training program including course schedules and any specialized training programs being offered; prepare program event and material including flyers, schedules of events, pamphlets and brochures.
• Schedule usage of meeting facilities for activities including training events, classes, and activities; provide information and assistance to users of facilities.
• Maintain records and develop reports concerning new or ongoing programs and program effectiveness; maintain records for training event attendance; maintain and file training reports; prepare statistical reports as required.
• May prepare budget considerations; submit budget recommendations; monitor expenditures.
• May be required to provide specialized training regarding the ADA population and comprehensive CDL training.

Supplemental functions

• Monitor program compliance with laws, rules and regulations related to provision of training and related services.
• Develop survey instruments; conduct surveys of program participants to determine participant needs; interpret and record survey results; implement program changes in response to results.
• Maintain awareness of new developments in the field of organizational training; incorporate new developments as appropriate into programs.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in organizational training, biology, or adult education.
• Three (3) years of organizational training, safety program coordination, organizational development, learning, program training, process training or educational experience.
• One (1) year of supervisory or lead experience.
• Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
• Possession of a valid City of Albuquerque Operator Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.

Working conditions

Environmental: Office environment; may include field environment with exposure to noise, gas, fumes and inclement weather conditions.

Physical: Essential and supplemental functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting or standing for prolonged periods of time.

Benefits

The City of Albuquerque takes pride in offering our employees one of the most attractive Total Rewards packages in New Mexico. In addition to competitive salaries, the City provides benefit options for health, pharmacy, dental, vision, life, disability, and much more. The City also has pre-tax savings plans for healthcare, childcare, and parking. Employees participate in the state's public retirement system (PERA), with the City paying up to 75 percent of the employee's contribution. That's higher than any other contribution rate in the state of New Mexico!

• Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Paid birthdays off
• Vacation and sick leave starting Day 1
• Onsite and mobile medical clinics
• Employee assistance program encouraging work-life balance
• Tuition assistance and professional development pathways