Training & Workforce Development Manager - Sacramento, CA

Description

The Manager, Training and Workforce Development provides overall strategy and direction to ensure the effective implementation of training and employee development initiatives for SacRT as a whole. This includes but is not limited to supervising training personnel; working with various subject matter experts and consultants in designing and conducting regular training for various business processes, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and software applications; designing a robust employee onboarding and orientation program; reviewing test material for technical positions and ensuring that SacRT’s workforce is receiving the necessary training and development to be effective on their jobs.
 
This position plans, develops, and directs training programs, as appropriate, professional development programs, and mentorship/coaching programs; facilitates implementation of appropriate change management initiatives and reviews current employee development programs to ensure alignment with agency goals and objectives. Assesses District-wide developmental needs to drive training initiatives and identifies suitable training solutions for employees. Actively searches, creatively designs and implements effective methods to educate, enhance performance and recognize performance. Provides strategic leadership and supervisory oversight of training department staff. Conducts training as the lead trainer as appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications

A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. SacRT reserves the right to determine the equivalences of education and experience.
 
Education:  Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Public Administration, Management, Organizational Development, Education or a related field. A Master’s degree is preferred.
 
Experience:  A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in training program assessment, analysis, design and delivery including two (2) years of supervisory experience. Experience working in a public transit environment desirable.
 
Licenses and Certifications:  Possession of a valid California driver’s license.
 
Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP), Certified Professional in Training Management; Certified Performance Management Professional highly desirable.

Candidates must submit a DMV printout at time of application, dated no more than ten (10) days prior to the date you submit your application, in order to be considered.  Only DMV printouts issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles are acceptable. As a result of the current COVID-19 State of Emergency, SacRT will accept online DMV printouts until further notice.

Proof of required education beyond high school, such as college transcripts, diplomas, and/or certificates must be submitted at the time of application, if not substituting experience for the education requirement.

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