Training Coordinator

About the Department

Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

Division: Center for Public Leadership and Learning

Reporting Location: 13333 NW Freeway

Workdays & Hours: Monday – Friday, 7am – 4pm * Subject to change*

The Training Coordinator plays a central role in strengthening the City’s workforce by designing, delivering, and coordinating high-impact learning experiences. This position is ideal for someone who loves helping others grow, thrives in a collaborative environment, and brings creativity to adult learning.

In this role, you will lead both general training programs and specialized development sessions, ensuring employees at every level—from frontline staff to supervisors and managers—have the tools they need to succeed. You’ll also guide the City’s broader staff development strategy by identifying skill gaps, recommending training solutions, and ensuring programs are implemented effectively.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Establish training policies — Determines, updates, and maintains training policies, procedures, and standards to ensure consistency and compliance across the organization.

• Assess organizational training needs — Partners with management and supervisory staff to identify workforce development needs, recommend appropriate training solutions, and deliver training courses.

• Develop training strategies — Designs and implements training plans, procedures, and programs that address identified skill gaps and operational challenges.

• Create training materials — Organizes and produces training manuals, reference materials, testing tools, evaluation procedures, multimedia resources, and other instructional content.

• Provide office oversight — May supervise support staff responsible for routine office functions such as filing, correspondence, and phone coverage.

• Evaluate external training programs — Reviews and coordinates courses offered by community colleges, school systems, and partner agencies, especially those tied to required certifications or licenses.

• Maintain training records — Tracks employee participation in training programs and ensures staff remain current on required certifications and licenses.

• Stay current on industry trends — Maintains professional relationships with training organizations, associations, and peer agencies to stay informed on emerging training methods and best practices.

• Communicate new programs — Conducts briefings and presentations to inform management about new training initiatives, objectives, and expected outcomes.

• Manage vendor partnerships — Coordinates and administers contracts, service agreements, and vendor relationships for outsourced training and development services.

WORKING CONDITIONS 

There are no major sources of discomfort, i.e., essentially normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature and air conditions. The position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc

Position Duties

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Education, Personnel Management or a related field.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Four years of professional personnel experience involving training in a formal classroom and/or the development of curriculum and lesson plans for adult learners are required.

Pertinent training experience at the professional level may be substituted for the above educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
None.

Minimum Qualifications

**Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.**

Highly desired candidates will have: 

• Passion for adult learning within a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment
• Experience delivering in-person, virtual, or blended courses
• Experience measuring the impact of formal learning programs
• Experience in training and supporting leadership development 
• Degrees or knowledge in adult learning, learning and development, leadership or Instructional development.
• Demonstrate experience using LMS platforms

Other Qualifications

SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED
 None. However ,the department may administer skills assessment test.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION  No
If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

SALARY INFORMATIONGENERAL FUNDS
Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

PAY GRADE: 24

APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. 

Applications must be submitted online at :www.houstontx.gov. 

To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfmor call 832-393-7238.

If you need special services or accommodations, call (832-393-7238). (TTY 7-1-1)

If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

Benefits

The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Wellness
• Supplemental Insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Retirement pension
• 457 deferred compensation plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• 10 days of vacation each year
• 13 city holidays, plus one floating holiday
• Compensable Sick Leave
• Personal Leave
• Flexible schedules
• Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions
• Professional development opportunities
• Transportation/parking plan
• Section 125 pretax deductions
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
• Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html
 

Supplemental Questions

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Agency Information

EmployerCity of HoustonAddress 901 Bagby St

Houston, Texas, 77002 Website https://www.houstontx.gov/