POSITION DESCRIPTION
TITLE:
FLSA STATUS:
Human Resources Development Specialist
Exempt
CATEGORY:
GRADE:
Professional
B
JOB SUMMARY: Provide support in the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources Development
Department. Assist in coordinating, scheduling and accessing professional development needs for the
District.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
YEARLY
PERCENT OF
TIME
30%
1.
Assess professional training development needs and programs for the District.
Coordinate development and completion of district-wide training schedules.
Recommend and/or modify existing programs.
2.
Coordinate Annual Staff Retreat and other department programs. Research venues,
negotiate with vendors and manage the functions of the workshops/training
sessions. Prepare related expense reports.
20%
3.
Monitor and participate in a variety of specialized training and support activities.
Promote and administer assigned workshops. Coordinate audiovisual equipment
setup and educational materials.
15%
4.
Evaluate outside professional training opportunities. Make recommendations for
the District when appropriate. Develop and prepare support materials.
10%
5.
Perform administrative support duties, including composing correspondence;
provide and verify the accuracy of reports. Maintain inventory of training
materials, audiovisual aides and presentation equipment.
10%
6.
Perform fiscally related tasks to include monitoring of expenditures; prepare and
process check requests; purchase requisitions, budget transfers, and other journal
entries.
10%
7.
Other duties as assigned.
5%
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Director, Human Resources Development
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide work direction to assigned staff.
Effective: 06/01/11
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ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent.
EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years related experience.
CERTIFICATION/LICENSURES: Must have a valid Texas driver’s license.
SPECIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1.
Skills/Abilities:
Strong verbal and written communication skills;
Ability to research and evaluate information;
Proficient computer skills;
Must possess judgment skills to handle and resolve tasks with little supervision;
Ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels, students and visitors;
Must maintain a high regard for confidential and sensitive information;
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks; and
Ability to work under limited time constraints.
2.
Equipment Used: Personal Computer and other equipment associated with an office
environment.
3.
Software Used: A variety of spreadsheet, word-processing, database, e-mail, and presentation
software.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee
to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to
handle or feel and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; climb or balance and stoop,
kneel, crouch, or crawl, walk and talk. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands
and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift
and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision,
color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
Alternative or combined skills in understanding, counseling, and/or influencing people are
important in achieving job objectives, causing action, understanding others, or changing behavior;
and, skills of persuasiveness or assertiveness, as well as sensitivity to the point of view of others.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work
environment is usually moderate.
Effective: 06/01/11
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POSITION TITLE:
Human Resources Development Specialist
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands and work
environment factors described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:
Amount of Time
None
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Over 2/3
Stand
X
Walk
X
Sit
X
Use hands to finger, handle or feel
X
Reach with hands and arms
X
Climb or balance
X
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
X
Talk
X
Hear
X
Taste
X
Smell
X
WEIGHT and FORCE
DEMANDS:
None
Up to 10 pounds
Up to 25 pounds
Up to 50 pounds
Up to 100 pounds
More than 100 pounds
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Wet or humid conditions(non-weather)
Work near moving mechanical parts
Work in high, precarious places
Fumes or airborne particles
Toxic or caustic chemicals
Outdoor weather conditions
Extreme cold(non-weather)
Extreme hot (non-weather)
Risk of electrical shock
Work with explosives
Risk of radiation
Vibration
Over 2/3
X
X
X
None
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
VISION DEMANDS:
No special vision requirements
Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
Distance vision (Clear vision at 20 feet or more)
Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
Peripheral vision
Depth perception
Ability to adjust focus
Effective: 06/01/11
Amount of Time
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
X
X
Amount of Time
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Over 2/3
Required
X
X
X
X
X
X
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NOISE LEVEL:
Very quiet
Quiet
Moderate
Loud
Very Loud
Exposure Level
X
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and
responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration
of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employee may be directed
to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically present in this description.
I certify that I have received a copy of this job description. I have read and understand the duties
and responsibilities of this position.
X
Employee Signature
Effective: 06/01/11
Date
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