About this position:

This position is responsible for managing the training and development program for the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority­ East (SLFPA- E) and the Orleans/East Jefferson Levee District Police Department (Agency). The Agency operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including during emergencies such as flooding events, hurricanes, etc. The total number of employees served by this position is approximately 220. This position oversees every aspect of the Training Program. This position reports directly to the Human Resources Director and on occasion, provides functional supervision over a Training and Development Specialist 3, an Administrative Coordinator 4, and other SLFPA-E staff when working on special projects.

• Championing Continuous Improvement: The ability to systematically drive or promote continuous improvement.
• Managing Resources: The ability to ensure resources such as time, money, and people are utilized appropriately to result in maximum business value.
• Training Others: The ability to facilitate the acquisition of work-related knowledge and skills in an effort to improve employee performance.

• Communicating Effectively: The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas.
• Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to accept ownership for your actions, behaviors, performance, and decisions.
• Developing Plans: The ability to prioritize tasks and competing demands to create accurate plans.
• Influencing Others: The ability to have an intentional effect on aligning stakeholder opinions and behaviors with the goals of the organization.
• Leveraging Technology: The ability to use technology and its related processes to further organizational goals.
• Managing Meetings: The ability to conduct a meeting and manage others to accomplish the results needed in the allotted amount of time.
• Thinking Strategically: The ability to generate insights and identify opportunities for future growth of the organization.

Function of Work:

To evaluate training needs and design a mix of predominantly intermediate level courses to a general, managerial and supervisory level of audiences.

Level of Work:

Advanced.

Supervision Received:

General from a Training and Development Staff Manager 1 or equivalent level administrator.

Supervision Exercised:

Functional over lower level Resource Development Specialists at a large facility having a Resource Development Staff Manager 1, or direct at a facility that has a training staff of only 2 positions of which this is one of the positions.

Location of Work:

Statewide.

Job Distinctions:

NOTE: The allocation of Training and Development Specialists is based on the type of courses, audience composition and function. 

Differs from Training and Development Program Manager by: Lack of responsibility of being the only trainer at a small agency or large facility, lack of responsibility for managerial aspects of the training program and complexity of courses administered.

Differs from the Training and Development Specialist 2 by the complexity of work.

80% - Training

• Initiates employee surveys and interviews to identify opportunities to provide immediate and long-range training and development needs of all employees
• Collaborates with management to understand strategic goals and align training and development programs with the mission of the agency
• Designs implements, and oversees training programs that address specific skill gaps or professional development needs
• Select appropriate training methods such as workshops, e-learning, coaching, or on-the-job training
• Creates or outsources relevant training materials, courses, and content
• Works with HR Director to prepare and manage the budget for the training and development program
• Ensures efficient use of resources, including HR team members, technology, and facilities
• Leads training sessions directly or in coordination with subject matter experts and external trainers
• Utilizes a variety of teaching methods to cater to diverse learning styles
• Measures the impact of training programs on employee performance and organizational goals by analyzing key performance indicators (KPIs) and preparing reports for stakeholders
• Gathers feedback from participants to improve future training initiatives
• Works with HR Director and management to create a culture of knowledge-sharing, mentorship, and leadership development to ensure the sustainability of the agency
• Works with management and employees to develop customized learning paths and development plans to ensure opportunities for progression for all employees
• Ensures training programs comply with industry regulations, agency policies, and legal requirements

15% - Administration

• Supervises and trains Training & Development Specialist 3 and provides functional supervision for an Administrative Coor. 4
• Performs performance evaluation for direct reports and contributes to the performance evaluation of an Administrative Coor. 4
• In conjunction with the HR Director, develop goals and measurable performance standards for subordinates
• Manages time and attendance of subordinate staff including the use of overtime
• Makes recommendations for the selection of personnel for the Human Resources Department

5%- Other

• Attends training, seminars, conferences, etc., to remain up to date on skills and knowledge
• Performs other duties as assigned