Job posting - Training Coordinator, Houston

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Please see the job description below regarding a new
position for Training 
Coordinator at the Houston Public Library in Houston, Texas.

For more information about Houston Public Library, please go
to our Home page: 
http://www.hpl.lib.tx.us/
        
Training Coordinator
PN# 85300
Houston Public Library
Library Department
Administration Division
*Information Technology
*500 McKinney
*M-F, 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.      
        *Subject to change      
        
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Coordinates, plans, and oversees customer computer training
and staff development 
programs for seven computer training centers.  Determines
and analyzes computer 
training needs for staff and the public.  Works closely with
the Community 
Involvement Coordinator in recruiting volunteers from
outside agencies/businesses to 
teach computer and technology classes.  Formulates and
develops plans and implements 
a full range of computer training programs for children,
adults and library staff 
members.  Develops a successful training program and
schedule; prepares and maintains 
training materials.  Provides instruction on the usage of
computers and technological 
information sources and promotes the use of library
facilities and equipment, 
including the use of electronic databases and resources. 
Performs community 
relations activities and programs for children and adults. 
Conducts general  
training sessions for  the public on the use of Microsoft
Office products, internet 
resources and basic MS Windows and troubleshooting tips. 
Prepares monthly 
statistical and narrative reports.  Develops testing and
evaluation procedures to 
measure the success of the Computer Training Centers. 
Maintains contacts with other 
companies, training organizations and associations for the
purpose of keeping abreast 
of new training developments.  Performs miscellaneous tasks
as assigned.  Evening and 
weekend work will be required.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Must be able to communicate effectively orally and in
writing.  Requires the ability 
to make coordinated gross motor movements in response to
changing external stimuli 
moderately demanding tolerances; or the ability to make
coordinated eye/hand 
movements on a patterned response space within low tolerance
demands with no real 
speed requirements.  The position is physically comfortable;
the individual has 
discretion about walking, standing, etc.  There are no major
sources of discomfort, 
i.e. essentially normal office environment with acceptable
lighting, temperature and 
air conditions.
        
MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS  
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Education,
Personnel Management or a 
related field.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS 
Four years of professional personnel experience involving
training in a formal 
classroom and/or the development of curriculum and lesson
plans for adult learners 
are required.  
        
MINIMUM LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
Requires a valid Texas Driver's License and compliance with
the City of Houston 
policy on driving (AP 2-2).
        
PREFERENCES 
Experience with Microsoft Office products and Windows 2000. 
Experience with Web and 
familiarity with the Internet.
        
SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED
None

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION                  
This position is subject to random drug testing and if a
promotional position, 
candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

SALARY INFORMATION      
This is a grant-funded position.  Factors used in
determining the salary offered 
include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay  
rates of other employees 
in this classification.  The minimum to midpoint of this
salary range is:

Salary Range - Pay Grade 24                             
$1,378 - $1,904 Biweekly        $35,965 - $49,694 Annually
        
OPENING DATE    August 22, 2001
CLOSING DATE    September 18, 2001
        
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Original applications only are accepted and must be received
by the Human Resources 
Department during posting opening and closing dates shown,
between 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 
p.m. at 611 Walker, 1st floor.  TDD Phone Number
713-837-9496.  First consideration 
will be given to those applications with a resume attached. 
Successful candidates 
will be notified of their application status. All new and
rehires must pass a 
pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical
examination and verification 
of information provided.   

OUT-OF-TOWN applicants may submit a cover letter and resume
to: 
                Moxie Martin 
                Human Resources 
                Houston Public Library 
                500 McKinney 
                Houston, TX 77002 
                ph. 713/247-3558 
                fax 713/437-6843 
                e-mail: mmartin@xxxxxxxxxx 

           Please reference PN# 85300 in your cover letter. 
        
An Equal Opportunity Employer
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