Bernalillo County is 1,160 square miles and is New Mexico’s most populous county with more than 676,000 residents. Bernalillo County government provides a wide range of public services to residents who live in Albuquerque, Los Ranchos and Tijeras with approximately 106,000 residents living in unincorporated areas of the county. Bernalillo County employs approximately 2,500 people and has an annual operating budget, capital investments and other funds of more than $1 billion. Elected officials include five county commissioners, assessor, clerk, probate judge, sheriff and treasurer.

Bernalillo County

Department of Human Resources

Job Descriptions

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JCP317: Training Specialist Lead

Training Specialist Lead

Job Code
Grade
Bargaining Unit
JCP317
7
None
       
       
Salary
As Hourly
As Annual
61,339.00 - 77,043.00 - 96,866.00 USD Annual
$29.49 - $37.04 - $46.57
$61,339.00 - $77,043.00 - $96,866.00

POSITION SUMMARY

The Training Specialist Lead performs specialized, professional-level work autonomously within the framework of established policies and standards. This position manages comprehensive training and staff/leadership development programs aligned with organizational goals, applying knowledge of effective teaching methods. Responsibilities include overseeing training project requests, allocating staffing resources, and assisting in the management of the training budget. The Training Specialist Lead collaborates with department management and supervisors to assess training needs, contribute to goal development, and evaluate program effectiveness. Training methods may include performance readiness activities, classroom instruction, demonstrations, meetings, computer-based learning, and workshops. The position operates with minimal supervision, consulting with leadership on complex or unusual issues. Additionally, the Training Specialist Lead serves as a technical team lead, mentoring, coaching, and providing guidance to other Training Specialists and colleagues.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Plan, develop, deliver, and manage comprehensive training and staff/leadership development programs aligned with departmental or County goals, utilizing methods such as classroom instruction, demonstrations, meetings, computer-based learning, and workshops.
  • Oversee complex or specialized training project requests and allocate staffing resources as needed.
  • Monitor compliance training to ensure all mandated training is completed in accordance with County policy and applicable laws.
  • Research emerging trends, technologies, and instructional methods to promote continuous learning and knowledge transfer across the organization.
  • Develop, organize, or acquire training manuals, guides, handouts, learning tools, and visual materials.
  • Manage internal marketing efforts to promote awareness of available training resources and events.
  • Negotiate and schedule courses, workshops, seminars, and other educational opportunities for department use.
  • Coordinate logistical and operational details for training sessions, including securing appropriate training locations, materials, supplies, registration, attendance, and certificates.
  • Collaborate with external vendors and third-party training providers to arrange employee participation in outside training programs.
  • Conduct training and development needs assessments to enhance employee knowledge, skills, and abilities in support of department and County objectives; revise curriculum as needed.
  • Consult with department management and supervisors to determine training needs, develop goals, and evaluate the effectiveness of training programs.
  • Provide management with monthly or quarterly evaluations of training initiatives.
  • Assess training needs and outcomes through surveys, employee interviews, observation, and consultation with management.
  • Mentor and coach lower-level staff and colleagues, providing guidance and support for departmental initiatives.
  • Prepare, analyze, and maintain records and reports that track progress toward departmental training goals.
  • Handle sensitive and confidential records, plans, documents, or decisions with discretion and in accordance with confidentiality requirements.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned; the specific allocation of responsibilities may vary based on department needs and time spent on each function.


*The above information is intended to outline the general nature and scope of the duties required for this position. It is not an exhaustive list and may vary depending on specific job assignments and responsibilities. 


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Business Management, Public Administration, Organizational Training and Development, or related field.
  • Five (5) years of work experience as an adult educator, facilitator, or trainer in an adult learning establishment, organizational development environment, or instructional systems design.

*Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above requirements.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION


ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS


The offer of this Bernalillo County position requires compliance with the following:

  • Employee must successfully complete the post-offer medical examination and background investigation.
  • Employee must comply with the safety guidelines of the County.
  • Employee must have a valid New Mexico driver’s license by employment date and maintain a valid NM driver’s license while employed in this position.
  • Employee must complete the required FEMA training(s) as assigned to the position.


WORKING CONDITIONS

  • Essential job duties are performed indoors in temperature temperature-controlled environment.
  • The primary work surface is an even, dry, carpeted, tiled, or concrete floor.
  • Employee works with a select team without direct supervision, and at times may work with a large group of people.


EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS

  • Telephone, projectors, audio visual equipment, calculator, computer, printer, plotter, and copy machine are used in the performance of essential job duties.
  • Various forms of paperwork are handled in the performance of essential job duties.
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