Training Specialist
About the role
Department: Transportation Department
Welcome to the City of Charlotte Charlotte is America’s Queen City, opening her arms to a diverse and inclusive community of residents, businesses and visitors alike. Here you will find a safe, family-oriented city where people work together to help everyone thrive. The mission of the City of Charlotte is to deliver quality public services and promote the safety, health, and quality of life for all residents.
Guiding Principles
- Attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce
- Valuing teamwork, openness, accountability, productivity, and employee development
- Providing all customers with courteous, responsive, accessible, and seamless quality services
- Taking initiative to identify, analyze, and solve problems
- Collaborating with stakeholders to make informed decisions
The Charlotte Department of Transportation (CDOT) Training Specialist is responsible for developing, implementing, coordinating, and evaluating employee training programs with an emphasis on workplace safety, compliance, and employee development. This position will work collaboratively with department leadership, supervisors, and the Organizational Development & Learning (ODL) division of the Human Resources Department to ensure employees receive the knowledge and skills necessary to perform their jobs, safely, efficiently, and in accordance with workplace policies. Other duties include providing training and facilitation for a multi-skilled workforce, on-the-job training for assigned employees, and developing course curriculums and a broad range of training to support the organizational needs. This position requires a strong technical and professional background in training and development with a proactive mindset, attention to detail, and optimal time management behaviors that allow strong performance in a fast-paced environment. This position primarily works office hours Monday through Friday and may require standing for extended periods while conducting training.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate CDOT new hire orientation and onboarding activities for new hires to ensure consistent practices for all newly