Trainer
City of San Diego
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Assistant Trainer
City of San Diego
N/A - Multiple Departments
Location
San Diego, California, 92101
Salary
$35.43 - $43.05
per hour
Type
Closes
February 24, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves creating and delivering training programs for city employees, assessing what training they need, and helping with career development related to learning.
It also includes analyzing training effectiveness, preparing materials, and entering data into a learning system.
A good fit would be someone with experience in adult education or HR who enjoys teaching and organizing educational content in a government setting.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent education (120 semester/180 quarter units), with possible substitution by additional experience on a year-for-year basis
- One year of full-time professional experience developing, administering, or facilitating adult education/training programs, OR
- Two years of professional experience in HR, Parks and Recreation, Customer Service, or Occupational Health and Safety, including six months in adult structured learning programs, OR
- Two years of experience developing multimedia presentations for adult learning, such as e-learning or simulations
- Master's degree in Education, Instructional Design, Instructional Media Technology, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or related field may substitute for up to one year of experience
- Ability to lift up to 30 lbs, work in heat above 90°F, and in noisy environments above 85 dB
- Valid California Class C Driver License may be required
Full Job Description
APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE FOLLOWING RELATED RECRUITMENT(S):
Trainer
Assistant Trainer positions develop, instruct and evaluate a variety of training classes; conduct department-wide training needs assessments; consult with and counsel department employees regarding training and certification requirements and training-related career development; develop, evaluate, and facilitate a variety of technical training and educational courses using instructional design best practices; conduct or direct analytical studies; prepare and analyze reports of findings and make recommendations regarding training and development programs; enter training data into the City’s Learning Management System: assemble training packages, manuals, handouts, tailgate manuals, presentations and job aids; and perform other duties as assigned.
NOTES:
- Eligible benefitted employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021, will be automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS).
- Assistant Trainer positions may be required to lift objects of moderate weight (up to 30lbs).
- Assistant Trainer positions may be required to work outside in conditions of heat, which may, on occasion, reach above 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Assistant Trainer positions may be required to work in an occupational setting with potential exposure to an industrial and/or environmental atmosphere that may reach above 85db.
Requirements
You must meet the following requirements on the date you apply, unless otherwise indicated.EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education (i.e., minimum completed units = 120 semester/180 quarter).
NOTE:
- Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for education lacked on a year-for-year basis. One year of full-time experience = 30 semester/45 quarter college-level units.
EXPERIENCE: You must meet ONE of the following options:
- One year of full-time professional-level experience developing, administering or presenting/facilitating adult education programs, adult training programs and/or adult structured learning programs.
- Two years of full-time professional-level experience in Human Resources, Parks and Recreation Operations, Customer Service, or Occupational Health and Safety functions, which MUST include six months of full-time professional-level experience developing, administering or presenting/facilitating adult structured learning programs.
- Two years of full-time professional-level experience developing multimedia presentations/materials for adult structured learning programs to include computer-based training, E-learning or simulation applications.
NOTES:
- A Master's Degree in Education, Instructional Design, Instructional Media Technology, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or a closely related field may be substituted for a MAXIMUM of one year of the required experience.
- Experience gained in a managerial function does NOT qualify unless the primary function of the managerial experience involves training or development activities.
- Supervisor's tailgate training is NOT qualifying.
City of San Diego employees using Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA) experience to qualify must submit written documentation signed by their appointing authority or payroll specialist, detailing the work performed, dates, and total number of qualifying OCA hours.
OCA experience without the required documentation will NOT be considered.
LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License may be required at the time of hire.
HIGHLY DESIRABLE:
- Experience developing or producing audio visual content using training-related software such as Microsoft Office Suite, Teams, Articulate Rise/Storyline, Zoom, SAP SuccessFactors Learning, Linkedin Learning, Adobe software products, or uPerform within training industry standard learning management systems.
- Experience with Water/Wastewater Operation, Human Resources, Parks and Recreation, Safety and/or Customer Service-related training programs.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (MUST SUBMIT WITH APPLICATION):
- Proof of degree/transcripts, if utilized to meet the minimum requirements.
- For City of San Diego employees, proof of Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA), if utilized to meet the minimum requirements.
Required documents should be attached electronically to your application.
If you are unable to attach at the time of application submittal, you must submit them as soon as possible via fax: (619) 533-3337; or to the Employment Information Center: City of San Diego Personnel Department, 1200 Third Avenue - Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92101.
Include your name and the title of the position for which you are applying.
Qualifications
Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental questions will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system.
If you are successful in this initial screening process, your application will be reviewed for applicable education, experience, and/or training to ensure all minimum requirements have been met.
Successful candidates will be placed on a list which will be used to fill position vacancies during the next one year.
For each vacancy, only those candidates with the most appropriate qualifications will be contacted by the hiring department for an interview.
Additional Information
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: Employment offers are conditional pending the results of all screening processes applicable to this position, which may include the following: confirmation of citizenship or legal right to work in the United States; completion of a pre-employment medical review and exam (which may include drug and alcohol testing); reference checks; and fingerprinting.
Fingerprints will be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice for a conviction record report.
Certain positions may require additional screening processes, including a polygraph examination and/or background investigation.
All screening processes must be successfully completed before employment begins.
A positive test result for alcohol, cannabis/marijuana, illegal drugs, or inadequately explained prescription drugs, or misrepresentation, falsification, or omission of pertinent facts in any step of the screening or selection process, may constitute cause for disqualification or termination of employment.
Nothing in this job posting constitutes an express or implied contract for employment with the City of San Diego.
Candidates must notify the Personnel Department of any change in their name, mailing address, email address, or phone number, otherwise they may miss employment opportunities.
Rev. 1 – February 13, 2026 (New Recruitment Date)
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