Organizational Development and Training Specialist

Posting Date

07/10/26

Application Deadline

07/13/26

Pay Range

$60,000 - $87,500 annually

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Transportation

About The Position

Join the team that develops, implements, communicates, and facilitates comprehensive internal employee activities for the Department of Transportation! The Organizational Development and Training Specialist is responsible for assisting management in implementing strategic initiatives for connections that improve people’s lives. You will also provide adult learning services and manage internal meetings and events. Make a difference and transform our community by applying today!

About Us

We value your time. The time with your family. The time you spend on the road. And the time you spend making a difference. At the Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT), we provide connections that improve people's lives. By combining innovative technologies with the vast talent of our employees, we plan for future needs and operate a transportation system with the community in mind. Are you interested in contributing to the community in which you work, live, and play? Then, join our team and help us build connections.

Proud to Offer

• Work with a greater purpose
• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center, Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring an 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
• Want to learn more about the County’s Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more! Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ
  
  

We Require

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Education, Instructional Design, Communications, Public Administration, or a related field
• A combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis
  
  

Other Requirements

Successful candidates must currently possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire.

We Also Value

• Three years of experience in instructional design and facilitation for adult learners in an office setting
• Experience designing and facilitating training on a variety of topics for adult learners in an office setting
• One year of experience in public relations, internal communications, employee engagement, employee event planning, or a related field
• Two years of advanced experience using Articulate, Storyline, Vyond, or similar instructional design software
• Two years of experience training employees in technology and/or artificial intelligence
• Supervisory experience leading a team
  
  

Job Contributions

• Develop training content and program curricula and coordinate classes and training programs designed to assist management in implementing strategic activities, support employee development, and organizational goals
• Facilitate training classes and training programs that support employees’ needs to assist management in implementing strategic activities, support employee development, and organizational goals
• Plan, implement, and improve employee activities that support management’s goals, related to organizational goals, and employee engagement
• Support the department’s communication strategy through a monthly newsletter, department SharePoint updates, BrightSign Network, and ad hoc emails
• Confer with and represent the department and the County in meetings with staff from other departments, representatives of governmental, community, business, professional, public agencies, and the public
• Perform comprehensive training program needs assessments to meet established priorities and ensure training curricula and instruction accomplish desired goals
• Develop, establish, and maintain report/metric requirements designed to self-audit program effectiveness
• Contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active work team member
• Obtain the necessary equipment, space, and other resources necessary to conduct training or facilitate meetings
• Performs other related duties as assigned
  
  

Working Conditions

• Exerting up to 20 pounds occasionally, 10 pounds frequently, or negligible amounts constantly, or requires walking or standing to a significant degree
• Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions
• Incumbent may be subjected to extreme temperatures, wetness/humidity, respiratory hazards, and noise and vibration
  
  

Machines, Tools, Equipment, Software, and Hardware

Personal computer (laptop/tablet); mobile phone; Dual Monitors; Microsoft Office Suite applications, including extensive work in Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint; Articulate 360; Vyond; Storyline; presentation equipment (A/V).

Protective Equipment Required

Hard hats, boots, a vest, and safety glasses are required when visiting construction job sites.

Selection Procedure

• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive
  
  

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact MHRFeedback@maricopa.gov to initiate the interactive process.

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