Training Coordinator - G118 Human Resources

Training Coordinator - G118 Human Resources

Salary

$19.18 Hourly

Location

Human Resources, GA

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Job Number

2026-00000408

Department

Human Resources

Division

Human Resources

Opening Date

07/14/2026

Closing Date

8/14/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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Major Duties and Responsibilities

This position performs 70 % administrative and 30% technical duties in support of the technical training and instructional development functions of the government.

• This position reports to the Training Development Manager or designee and works under general supervision.
• Assist with creating training schedules for the organization, track and create reports on outcomes of all training, and maintain training records.
• Assist with creating training schedules for the organization, develop and analyze training metrics to measure program effectiveness and completion rates. Use LMS data to audit compliance rates and flag non-completion to department heads.
• Assist with training employees on performance reviews and use the best training methods for a specific purpose or audience.
• Gather and evaluate information from employees and management on previous training to identify weaknesses and areas that need additional training.
• Attend seminars and meetings to learn new training methods and techniques, and use the knowledge to prepare and coordinate future training sessions.
• Support and inform on updates of available features to the NeoGov LMS Administrator.
• Market company training opportunities to employees and provide information on benefits to encourage participation.
• Inform employees of scheduled training and track their progress.
• Recommend training materials and methods, order and maintain in-house training equipment and facilities, and manage the budget set for training.
• Coordinate virtual and in-person training sessions and meetings that relate to training.
• Conduct general bookkeeping, credit card reconciliations, invoicing, and generate monthly financial reports.
• Manage phone calls and correspondence (e-mail, letters, packages, etc.).
• Track inventory of office supplies and place orders when necessary.
• Assist with tracking all annual in-service training for current employees on at least a monthly basis (Performance review and Prevention of Harassment).
• Assist with Training and development classes at the request of leadership, with the assistance of the appropriate department to meet the needs of the facility.
• Assist in updating and maintaining employee training information for the Leadership Development Program and ensure training records are filed properly and in a timely manner.
• Assist in managing and coordinating all Learning Center activities, including scheduling training courses, reserving rooms for meetings, working with outside agencies, and corresponding with departments.
• Ensure training compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Coordinate training activities with specific government departments, including Police, Fire, Public Works, and others, recognizing their distinct training needs and requirements.
• Collaborate with leadership and subject matter experts across all city departments to identify training needs and deliver effective solutions.
• Works on a team to produce programs that are satisfactory to all relevant parties and the organization.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Career Path

This role offers the opportunity to build a career in Learning and Development within municipal government, with exposure to instructional design, compliance training, and interdepartmental collaboration. The incumbent will gain direct experience in both training operations and government administration, creating a strong foundation for future advancement within the organization.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles of instructional design.
• Knowledge of adult learning theory and techniques.
• Knowledge of e-learning and computer-based training development with a willingness to learn and grow in this area.
• Knowledge of e-learning concepts and architecture.
• Knowledge of database technology, programming logic, and network principles.
• Skill in the development and implementation of learning opportunities and environments.
• Skill in problem-solving and decision-making.
• Skill in the use of personal computers and job-related software, including classroom management.
• Software and advanced Microsoft Office skills.
• Microsoft Certification is required.
• Skill in using authoring tools such as Canva, PowerPoint, and Articulate 360 (Storyline/Rise) is preferred.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in project coordination and managing multiple concurrent deadlines.
• Skill in vendor relationship management, including coordinating with external training providers and evaluating training solutions.
• Skill in providing excellent internal customer service and promoting a learning culture.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in record-keeping, reporting, and compliance tracking.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Microsoft Office Specialist certification is preferred but not required; demonstrated advanced skills may be assessed during the interview process.

Minimum Educational and Training Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field is required. Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, having had a similar position for one to two years.

Physical Requirements

The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table. The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:

• Balancing - maintain equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing, or crouching.
• Feeling - perceiving attributes of objects by touch with skin, fingertips.
• Handling - picking, holding, or working with whole hand.
• Hearing 1 - perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, receive information.
• Hearing 2 - receive detailed information, make discrimination in sound.
• Kneeling - bending legs at knee to come to rest at knees.
• Lifting - raising objects from lower to higher position, moving objects side to side, using upper extremities, back.
• Manual Dexterity - picking, pinching, typing, working with fingers rather than hand.
• Mental Acuity - ability to make rational decisions through sound logic, deductive reasoning.
• Reaching - extending hands or arms in any direction.
• Repetitive Motion - substantial movements of wrists, hands, fingers.
• Speaking - expressing ideas with spoken word, convey detailed, important instructions accurately, concisely.
• Standing - for sustained periods of time.
• Talking 1- expressing ideas by spoken word.
• Talking 2 - shouting to be heard above ambient noise.
• Visual Acuity 1 - prepare, analyze data, transcribing, computer terminal, extensive reading.
• Visual Acuity 2 - color, depth perception, field of vision.
• Visual Acuity 3 - determine accuracy, neatness, observe facilities/structures.
• Walking - on foot to accomplish tasks, long distances, or site to site.

The work is typically performed in an office, library, or computer.

The Columbus Consolidated Government is proud to offer an exceptional compensation and benefits package. Benefits include the following:

• Low-cost Medical Insurance
• Prescription Drug Plan
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Credit Union
• Direct Deposit
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Vacation Leave
• Sick Leave
• PERK Time Off
• Retirement Plan
• Supplemental Retirement Plan
• Free and Discounted Services
• Employee Assistance Program

Take advantage of these free and discounted City Services offered to all City Employees.

• Discounted Movie Tickets
• Free Notary Services
• Ride a Metra Bus for Free
• Free Mulch
• Free Fire/Safety Home Inspection
• Drivers Training for Employee Dependents
• Oxbow/Bull Creek Golf Course discounts
• River Center Discounts
• Cell Phone Carrier Discounts

Retirement Plan

The Columbus Consolidated Government offers a defined benefit retirement plan to eligible employees who work in General Government and in Public Safety. Employees in the pension plan must meet both age and years of service requirements to qualify for retirement. The current vesting period is ten years, and the current pension contribution rate is 8% of your gross salary.

Supplemental Retirement Plan

The Columbus Consolidated Government offers a Deferred Compensation Plan or supplemental retirement plan that is tax deferred. This plan allows employees to contribute a portion of their salary, before federal and state taxes, to a retirement account. Your compensation is more than a paycheck, it allows you to plan for your financial future as well.

01

Which best describes your level of education? (You will be asked to provide documentation)

• No High School Diploma
• GED
• High School Diploma
• Technical College
• Some College
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctorates Degree

02

How many years of work experience do you have with managing, coordinating, designing, developing and conducting training programs?

• None
• 0 - 1 year
• 1 - 3 years
• 3 - 5 years
• 5 years or more

03

Please list and explain any work experience you have with adult learning theory and techniques.

04

Please list and explain any work experience you have with managing, coordinating, designing, developing and conducting training programs.

05

Please describe any hands-on work experience you have with using databases (like Excel or an LMS), automating tasks, or basic office network setups.

06

Please describe your hands-on experience with setting up, managing, or teaching in online classrooms (like Zoom or Teams) and organizing their structure.

07

Please describe your hands-on experience with creating, managing, or using online courses and designing how they are structured and built and the applications you are familiar with working with?

08

Tell us about your experience working directly with outside organizations, including how you managed communication and kept projects on track.

09

Please describe your hands-on experience with training others to use Microsoft Office programs like Word, Excel, or PowerPoint.

Required Question

Employer Columbus Consolidated Government

Address City Hall

1111 1st Avenue

Columbus, Georgia, 31901

Phone 706-225-4059

Website http://www.columbusga.gov/HR