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EXAM TYPE:  Open-Competitive

EXAM NUMBER:  E1861H

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At the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, it is our mission to serve Los Angeles County by providing essential records management and election services in a fair, accessible, and transparent manner. We are providing you with an amazing opportunity to join our organization of professionals committed to serving our employees, the public, and community. We seek to achieve accountability, professionalism, integrity, respect, and equity.
 
We are looking for someone to fill a Staff Development Specialist position.  The ideal candidate is self-motivated, innovative, and passionate about their work and exudes professionalism.
 
Make a positive change and join us! We are accepting applications starting from Monday, June 21, 2021 at 8:00  a.m. to Thursday, June 24, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. (PT).

The Position:

The Staff Development Specialist typically reports to Head, Staff Development Specialist, Training Coordinator, or a departmental administrative manager. This position is responsible for analyzing training needs, developing, coordinating, and implementing staff development programs in the areas of personnel, management, supervision, clerical, customer service, automated systems, and other departmental programs for all staff of a County department. These positions plan training programs which may be presented by the incumbent, departmental subject matter experts, or outside consultants and evaluate the results and effectiveness of these training programs. Incumbents must exercise knowledge of the principles, practices, methods, and techniques in training development, and the functions and services of the department's operations; effective communication techniques to present training materials before large groups; and, the ability to develop and organize training instructional materials, reports, and correspondence. 
 

Essential duties include, but are not limited to:  

• Conduct research and analysis of training needs and makes recommendations to management concerning the need for new training programs and for revisions in existing training programs to increase their effectiveness.    
• Plan, develop, and implement employee orientation and training programs based on identified training needs and on input provided by management and supervisory staff.    
• Schedule and conduct classroom training sessions; prepare training manuals and other training aids for trainers from within or outside the Department.  Participate in the delivery of training programs; conduct classroom instruction in orientation, induction, and in-service training.  Identify, organize, and sequence subject matter to be taught in training programs to assure maximum effectiveness.   
• Work with management and supervisory personnel in interpreting subject matter so that they may participate in classroom instruction and provide the necessary follow-up training upon the conclusion of formal training sessions.   
• Participate in developing evaluation studies and measurement tools to aid in assessing the effectiveness of training programs and in improving their quality.    
• Coordinate employee participation in courses and seminars offered by the County, governmental agencies, educational institutions, and vendors of equipment, materials, and systems used by the department. 
• Participate in identifying, evaluating and recommending vendors for staff development programs, coordinating program delivery with vendors, and monitoring program delivery to assure performance is in compliance with contract provisions.  Assist in preparing budgets for the various training programs and the preparation of required reports; composes procedural manuals, training reports, and related correspondence.
  

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:
OPTION I: A Bachelor's Degree* from an accredited** college or university in training, education, organization development, communications, human resources, or a closely related field and one year of  staff experience*** in planning, developing, and conducting staff development training programs and related activities.
 
OPTION II: Five (5) years of  staff experience*** in planning, developing, and conducting staff development training programs and related activities.
 
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION:
Additional credit will be given to qualified applicants with work experience beyond the Selection Requirements.

LICENSE:
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

PHYSICAL CLASS:
2 – Light. Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting.  Considerable walking may be involved.
 
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
*In order to receive credit for the Bachelor's degree or higher, you MUST include a legible copy of the official transcripts, official letter, or official certificate from the registrar of the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization with your application. If you are unable to attach it to your application, you must email it to hrrecruitment@rrcc.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days from application submission. Please reference your name, the exam title, and exam number

**Accreditation: Accredited institutions are those listed in the publications of regional, national or international accrediting agencies which are accepted by the Department of Human Resources. Publications such as American Universities and Colleges and International Handbook of Universities are acceptable references. Also acceptable if appropriate, are degrees that have been evaluated and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from United States accredited institutions by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc.

***Staff experience is defined as work in an advisory capacity to line managers to provide program and administrative support.

Los Angeles County employees attempting to meet the requirements via experience inconsistent with their official payroll title will be considered for this examination. Applicants claiming out-of-class experience to meet the requirements should describe their out-of-class duties in detail in the Work Experience and Supplemental Questions sections of their application. 

Our Assessment Process:  An evaluation of training and experience, weighted at 100%. The evaluation will be based on information provided on the County of Los Angeles Employment Application and Supplemental Questionnaire that pertain to the area of requirement. 

Eligibility Information:  The names of candidates receiving a passing score of 70% or higher in the assessment will be placed on the eligible list for a period of twelve (12) months. 

Available Shift and Vacancy Information: Appointees may require working any shift, including evenings, weekends, and holidays at the Department of Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk in Norwalk, CA. 

Social Security Number: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number. 

What Happens Next? We ask that you submit your application by clicking on the "Apply" button at the top of the opportunity posting.