Chattanooga, a vibrant and growing community of over 190,000 residents within a metropolitan area of nearly 600,000 is known as the "Scenic City" for a reason. Nestled along the Tennessee River and surrounded by the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, we are a hub of outdoor adventure and innovation. Home to the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) and Chattanooga State Community College, our city blends a rich industrial history with a tech-forward future—famously powered by the nation’s first community-wide "Gig" fiber-optic network. The City of Chattanooga was also recently designated as a "National Park City,” the first of its kind in the United States. A
As a City, we are powered by a dedicated workforce of approximately 2,600 employees committed to excellence in public service and making Chattanooga the best community in the country. Our team ensures our city thrives through a wide range of municipal services, including:
The City of Chattanooga’s workforce is the heartbeat of our community. We don't just offer jobs; we offer careers with purpose: making Chattanooga the best city in America. We are committed to being the premier employer of choice in Southeast Tennessee by providing:
In Chattanooga, "work-life balance" means you can finish your shift and be at a trailhead or on the water before the sun sets.
Our mission is to work together to build a safe, vibrant, and sustainable city for all Chattanoogans. To do that, it takes a team of skilled and passionate individuals. So, if you’d like to call Chattanooga home – or maybe you already do! – and want to further your career through meaningful work that makes a true impact where you live, we’d love to talk to you.
Salary: $56,187 - $67,880 Annually (GS.10E)
Work Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 A.M. – 4:30 P.M. (EST)
*Hours may vary due to work assignments, or projects.*
Work Location: City Hall, 101 East 11th Street
FLSA Status: This is an Exempt position.
Department: Human Resources
Incumbents in this classification are responsible for preparing, conducting, and evaluating Human Resources training programs. Writes literature and materials to be used in training programs and designs exercises to enhance lectures. Conducts training classes regarding Human Resources topics and internally developed processes and systems. Works under limited supervision.
The Human Resources Trainer is a stand-alone position.
(The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.)
Confers with managers and supervisors to gain knowledge of work situations requiring training for employees.
Formulates teaching outlines and determines instructional methods such as individual training, group instruction, lectures, demonstrations, conferences, meetings and workshops. This includes instructor-led training and computer based training.
Selects and/or develops computer teaching aids such as training handbooks, demonstration models, multimedia visual aids, computer tutorials, and reference works.
Maintains records and prepares statistical reports to evaluate the performance and progress of departmental employees under guidance during training periods.
Compiles data and analyzes past and current training requirements to prepare budgets and justify funds requested.
Coordinates established training courses with external training courses offered through community resources.
Keeps informed on new developments, methods, and techniques in the developmental training field.
Must meet regular attendance requirements.
Must be able to maintain good interpersonal relationships with staff, co-workers, managers and citizens.
Must accomplish the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, in a timely manner.
Performs other duties as assigned.
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Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in Human Resources, Training and Development, Education or related field and three (3) years experience in developmental training; or any combination of equivalent experience and education that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the essential functions of the position.
Valid Driver's License
Preferred:
Certifications as a facilitator of diagnostic or developmental assessments ie. MBTI, Gallup, Hogan, Birkman, DiSC
Trainer certifications from an organization such as ATD, CPTD, or CPTM
Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Safety Sensitive: N
Department of Transportation - CDL: N
Child Sensitive: N
This position requires pre-employment screening(s) that include: background check.
The City of Chattanooga, Tennessee is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
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Chattanooga, the 4th largest city in the state, is located in Southeast Tennessee near the border of Georgia at the junction of four interstate highways. The city has received national recognition for the renaissance of its beautiful downtown and redevelopment of its riverfront. The city boasts the most productive affordable housing program in the nation, and is notable for leveraging development funds through effective public/private partnerships, with significant civic involvement on the part of private foundations. Chattanooga was one of the first US cities to effectively use a citizen visioning process to set specific long-range goals to enrich the lives of residents and visitors.
