The City of Oklahoma City Hiring for Talent Development Coordinator at Oklahoma City, OK Full Time

Note: The normal starting pay for this position is the minimum of the pay range listed above. A higher rate of pay may be considered, dependent on the qualifications and experience of the selected applicant and/or the City’s step placement policy.

Note: This position is an overage. Funding for this position will be re-evaluated on a fiscal year basis.

JOB SUMMARY

This position is located in the Talent Acquisition, Management and Development Division of the Human Resources Department with the City of Oklahoma City and is under the direction of a Talent Development Specialist or division manager. The Talent Development Coordinator must apply knowledge and skills acquired prior to assuming the position. The Talent Development Coordinator promotes a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, engagement and excellence by providing quality learning and development opportunities to employees at all levels of the City organization so they can be high performing in their current positions and prepared for future advancement. Essential job functions include: providing support to the Talent Development Program; conducting needs assessments, identifying short-term and long-term organizational training and employee succession planning needs for the City organization; researching, creating, coordinating and facilitating virtual, in-person and eLearning nonsupervisory and supervisory learning opportunities for the City of Oklahoma City workforce; evaluating the overall effectiveness of course curricula; serving as the backup system administrator of the learning management system; maintaining training/employee development records using a learning management system; developing Requests for Proposals for employee development services; and compiling and assessing statistical data and preparing s. The position requires a prior knowledge of technical components of learning management systems, eLearning concepts, adult learning principles, needs assessments, instructional design techniques and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. The Talent Development Coordinator has considerable contact with individuals at all levels of the organization and external agency representatives. Work product is reviewed by an immediate supervisor for overall program accomplishments.

VETERANS PREFERENCE

Honorably discharged veterans of the United States Active Duty Armed Forces, National Guard, and Reserve Forces who are not currently employed full-time by the City of Oklahoma City and who meet the qualifications for the position shall be given preference. To receive preference, veterans must submit verification of honorable discharge from the United States military service (Department of Defense Form DD214 or NGB Form 22) prior to the closing date of the vacancy announcement.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Human Resources Management, Public Administration, Business Administration or closely related field from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of five years’ talent development experience.
• Minimum of two years’ project management experience.
• Knowledge of human resources concepts and best practices related to developing employees within an organization.
• Knowledge of and skill in using learning management systems.
• Knowledge of and skill in using eLearning platforms.
• Knowledge of and skill in conducting needs assessments, collecting data, and evaluating results.
• Knowledge of and skill in applying and assessing effective instructional techniques.
• Skill in verbal and written communication.
• Skill in facilitating in person and virtual training sessions.
• Skill in communicating using tact and diplomacy.
• Skill in developing, presenting, and evaluating specialized training and educational programs.
• Skill in relating training information to diverse audiences.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Skill in using Microsoft Office programs.
• Ability to travel.

DEPARTMENTAL PREFERENCES

• Experience training adult learners in a business setting.
• Experience in designing and completing training needs analyses.
• Experience in instructional design methods.
• Experience with digital training platforms and learning management systems.

COMPETENCIES

• Execution and Results: (1) Sets well-defined and realistic goals and high standards of performance for self or self and others; (2) displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment toward performing work; (3) completes assignments in a thorough, accurate, and timely manner, and delivers results; (4) works with minimal supervision, is motivated to achieve, and demonstrates responsible behavior; (5) demonstrates understanding of all aspects of the job and application of accrued knowledge in carrying out duties and responsibilities; technical knowledge; skill in the techniques, equipment, procedures, and work required; (6) recognizes opportunities and takes action for improvement to programs, policies, procedures, practices, and processes; (7) understands and is able to apply the principles, methods, and tools of quality improvement; (8) collects, examines, analyzes, and interprets data from a variety of sources; (9) makes data-driven recommendations/decisions and achieves results; (10) effectively achieves results through others to achieve the Department or City’s mission.
• Judgment: (1) Plans, coordinates, and executes business functions efficiently, effectively, and in a fiscally responsible manner; (2) identifies risks and develops and implements measures to avoid, mitigate, or minimize those risks; (3) makes effective, timely, well-informed, objective, and transparent work-related decisions; (4) exhibits emotional maturity and stability, effectively manages conflict, and remains optimistic and calm during stressful situations; (5) uses resources effectively to achieve results aligned with organizational priorities; (6) applies understanding of financial management/budgeting principles to ensure decisions are fiscally sound and responsible and in accordance with policies, procedures, processes, rules, regulations, and laws; (7) makes business decisions that drive positive, fiscally responsible performance; (8) manages ambiguity, business insight, financial acumen, makes decisions using data and insight that achieves the best outcome for the department and City.
• Teamwork/Team Oriented: (1) Recognizes, values, and leverages the ideas, opinions, and perspectives of others; (2) participates willingly and effectively as a team lead or team member; (3) builds consensus; fosters team commitment, spirit, pride, and trust; (4) collaborates with others to accomplish goals and objectives and achieve results; (5) expresses facts, ideas, messages, and information (technical and non-technical) to individuals or groups clearly, concisely, accurately, understandably, with honesty, tact, and diplomacy and in a manner that is appropriate for the intended audience; (6) actively listens, clarifies information as needed.
• Customer Centric: (1) Demonstrates commitment to public service; (2) serves and satisfies internal and external customers in a timely and effective manner; (3) establishes, commits to, and maintains high standards for producing quality work products and being responsive to customers; (4) supports the Department/City’s mission; develops and executes strategies with the customer in mind.
• Strategic Thinking: (1) Thinks conceptually, imaginatively, and systematically; (2) envisions the future; (3) defines the vision, direction, and goals; (4) develops a road map for achievement; (5) anticipates change and plans for it; (6) considers long-term value and consequences; (7) influences others to achieve results; 8) understands where the organization is headed; knows the organization’s mission and functions, and how its social, political, and technological systems work; (9) aligns business strategies to long-term success of the City; (10) sets the vision, direction and compelling course of action; (11) operates effectively within the systems, programs, policies, procedures, codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations of the organization; (12) knows industry and stays ahead of best practices; (13) understands the political environment, management priorities, staff roles and responsibilities, and grasps external factors impacting the organization; (14) identifies when issues need to be escalated to higher authorities and effectively alerts appropriate officials.
• Leads Through Influence: (1) Persuades others; builds consensus through give and take; (2) gains cooperation from others to obtain information and accomplish goals; (3) works with others towards achieving agreements that may involve exchanging resources or resolving differences; (4) understands the concepts, practices, and techniques used to identify, engage, influence, and monitor relationships with individuals and groups connected to a work effort including those actively involved; (5) leads through influence over the process and its results, and those who have a vested interest in the outcome (positive or negative).
• Commitment to Continuous Improvement: (1) Recognizes opportunities for improvement with regard to programs, policies, procedures, practices, and processes; (2) understands and is able to apply the principles, methods, and tools of quality improvement; (3) collects, examines, analyzes, and interprets data from a variety of sources; (4) makes data-driven recommendations/decisions and achieves results.
• Agility: Values collaboration, communication, and feedback and is flexible and open to new ideas; (2) learns rapidly and transforms learning into action; (3) examines processes and practices to perform work most effectively; (4) demonstrates courage and willingness to take calculated risks; (5) assesses readiness; proposes new approaches, methods, and technologies plans, implements, and evaluates change in a transparent, positive, and thoughtful manner; (6) exhibits emotional maturity and stability, effectively manages conflict, and remains optimistic and calm during stressful situations; (7) rapidly adapts to change and leads others through change, while producing tangible results and identifying new opportunities.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Primarily inside.
• Occasionally required to work beyond normal working hours or to change work hours when conducting training for shift employees.
• Occasional local travel; occasional out-of-town travel for training seminars or conferences.

Note: Typical City employee working hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. However, working hours vary (may require work to begin before 8:00 a.m. and/or end beyond 5:00 p.m., and/or may require work on weekends and holidays), and are subject to change, based on the duties and location of the position and the business needs of the assigned work unit/department.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Strength enough to lift and carry equipment weighing between 25-30 pounds.
• Arm-hand steadiness enough to demonstrate and operate personal computers, audio-visual equipment, etc.
• Manual and finger dexterity enough to operate personal computers, audio-visual equipment, and use other training aids.
• Vision enough to read, write, and develop training materials, visual presentations, slides and/or read computer screens and input data.
• Hearing enough to communicate by telephone and in person in normal and noisy environments.
• Speech enough to communicate clearly and distinctly in person and by telephone and/or be clearly understood when conducting training courses/seminars.

OTHER DETAILS

Pay Method: City employees are required to receive pay electronically, either via direct deposit or pay card.

Former Employees: If this position is open to external applicants and you are a former employee, you must be eligible for rehire to participate in any selection process. If you are unsure of your rehire status, please contact the Human Resources Department at (405) 297-2530. If your rehire status has been coded “Not Eligible,” “Eligible 3,” or “Conditional,” you will need to request a review of your rehire status through the Human Resources Department’s Employee and Labor Relations Division.

Background Investigation, Drug Testing, Physical Examination: Upon a conditional offer of employment/acceptance of position, the City of Oklahoma City will conduct a criminal history background check for external applicants. Applicants will be provided contact information for any third-party ing agencies used to collect background information in connection with conditional offers of employment.

If the position accepted includes a driver license (commercial or non-commercial) Job Requirement, the City of Oklahoma City will obtain a Motor Vehicle for internal and external applicants.

If the position accepted is safety sensitive and/or a driving position, internal and external applicants will be provided a copy of the City of Oklahoma City’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy prior to being directed for a drug test.

If the position accepted includes a lift/push/pull/carry Physical Requirement of 25 pounds and greater, internal and external applicants will be directed for a physical examination.

Note: Completion of the supplemental questions is required. Applicant responses to supplemental questions must specifically answer the questions asked. Responses to supplemental questions must be supported by work history/information listed on the application/resume. Applications may not be reviewed if specific responses to supplemental questions have not been provided.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

If you require reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process, please notify one of the Human Resources Department Representatives by calling 405-297-2530. The City of Oklahoma City is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity and inclusion. The City of Oklahoma City will not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, color, creed, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sex (to include sexual orientation and gender identity and/or expression), age, genetic information, disability or political affiliation.

Oklahoma City is one of the fastest-growing metros in the United States and is the 20th largest city in the nation. For nearly two decades our residents have continually invested in our community to make it a place people can find belonging, visit and call home. Our employees are at the heart of those investments–delivering essential services our residents expect and creating a strong and thriving city for all people.

Join our team and build a fulfilling career of public service in a diverse and inclusive workplace, alongside talented, hardworking, and dedicated coworkers who provide essential services to thousands of residents and visitors every day. As a City of Oklahoma City employee, you will earn competitive pay, have job stability, grow personally and professionally, and make a difference in your community. To learn more about our departments and the services they provide, go to okc.gov.