STAFF DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST - EMERGENCY APPOINTMENT Needed - Los Angeles, CA

This listing closes on 5/27/2026 at 5:00 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada); Tijuana.

• Conducts 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.
• Plans, develops and implements employee orientation and training programs based on identified training needs and on input provided by management and supervisory staff.
• Schedules and conducts classroom training sessions; prepares training manuals and other training aids for trainers from within or outside the Department. 
• Participates in the delivery of training programs; conducts classroom instruction in orientation, induction, and in-service training. 
• Identifies, organizes and sequences subject matter to be taught in training programs to assure maximum effectiveness.
• Works with management and supervisory personnel in interpreting subject matter so that they may participate in classroom instruction, and provides the necessary follow-up training upon the conclusion of formal training sessions.
• Participates in developing evaluation studies and measurement tools to aid in assessing the effectiveness of training programs and in improving their quality.
• Coordinates 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.
• Participates 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. 
• Assists in preparing budgets for the various training programs and the preparation of required reports; composes procedural manuals, training reports and related correspondence.