Training and Organizational Development Specialist

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Why It's a Great Opportunity: As an experienced Learning and Development professional, you’ll have a unique opportunity to shape how Pierce County grows its people and fosters a welcoming, high-performing workplace.

In this role, you will design, develop, and deliver training that strengthens leadership, communication, and organizational effectiveness across departments.

You’ll partner with managers and teams to understand their needs and transform insights into engaging, practical learning experiences that create real impact.

You will also play a key role in supporting Employee Resource Groups and mentoring initiatives, helping expand participation and accessibility.

As the County continues to grow, you’ll lead new projects and drive leadership and workplace conduct programs grounded in racial equity and social justice.

Using both qualitative and quantitative feedback, you’ll evaluate what’s working, listen to emerging needs, and adapt strategies to ensure learning remains responsive and relevant to staff and the community.

Why It's a Great Department: Pierce County Human Resources supports the workforce that support all of Pierce County.

We deliver innovative, specialized services to support a high-performing and diverse workforce.

We provide guidance, support and expertise on performance management, protected leave, County policies, state law and many other topics.

You’ll join a collaborative, professional, and mission-driven team committed to serving all County employees.

The Human Resources department embraces a modern work environment where members of our team have flexibility and autonomy.

Within the department, hybrid and remote work are the norms, and we maintain a consistent, intentional focus on continuous improvement, the pursuit of excellence, and a welcoming workplace culture.

Learn more about Human Resources here.

How to be Successful in the Role: We are looking for someone who brings a strong foundation in instructional design and adult learning principles, with the ability to transform needs assessments into practical, engaging training programs that drive meaningful change.

You are confident facilitating conversations that challenge bias and foster inclusive, welcoming workplaces, applying a racial equity and social justice lens with authenticity and self-awareness.

You thrive as a consultative partner, building trust across departments, asking thoughtful questions, and collaborating to solve workforce development challenges.

You are analytical and use data and feedback to evaluate learning effectiveness and continuously improve programs.

Managing multiple projects with precision, you demonstrate attention, confidently leverage technology, and approach every task with flexibility, initiative, and exceptional interpersonal skills.

Your Future in this Role: A career with Pierce County means joining an organization committed to your growth and success.

Through robust online learning and a variety of learning opportunities, Pierce County ensures continuous professional development throughout your journey.

This commitment goes beyond individual advancement, it reflects a broader mission to foster welcoming communities, maintain safe infrastructure, and promote equitable access to opportunities.

Core Daily Responsibilities:

• Assess or assist in assessing training and organizational development needs; propose and develop training programs and delivery systems including in-person, virtual classroom, electronic learning, and independent study.
• Apply a Welcoming Workplace Culture and Conduct lens in all learning development and delivery efforts, including collaboration with stakeholders and peers.
• Develop project budgets; coordinate inter-departmental input.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and stakeholders to design, conduct, and coordinate training programs including defining learning objectives; designing curricula; selecting training methods; designing program evaluations; designing and producing course material and training aids; developing participant selection criteria and assessing program effectiveness.
• Ensure learning sites and facilities are accessible to people with disabilities.
• Creates, organizes, plans, and presents various forms of onboarding, orientation, and skills training for employees.
• Develops unique learning programs to fulfill employees' specific needs to maintain or improve job skills.

A classification description with a more detailed list of essential functions can be found here.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, training and development, organizational development, human resources management, business or public administration, or a closely related field AND
• Three years of experience designing, implementing, and presenting adult education courses with an emphasis on workplace training.
• Additional education or experience that clearly indicates the ability to perform the essential functions of this position may substitute on a year-for-year basis.
• Submit a current resume and cover letter with your application. Applications without these attachments may be considered incomplete.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience creating and/or delivering training focused on Leadership Development.
• Experience creating and/or delivering training related to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and/or Racial Equity and Social Justice.
• Experience with adult learning methodologies or corporate training.

As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.

Additional Information

To be considered for this opportunity please:

• Complete and submit an online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting "APPLY" above or go to: www.piercecountywa.org/jobs

• Attach a current resume and cover letter clearly outlining your qualifications for this role.

• If you have a question about this opportunity, please email the Recruitment Team at PCHRRecruit@piercecountywa.gov and specify the Job Number and Title.
• If you do not have internet access, you may visit your local public library or any WorkSource location and use their computers.
• Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing process or need this job announcement in an alternative format may call Human Resources at (253) 798-7480, at least two days prior to the need.

This is a competitive selection process. Your application will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education/experience in the areas listed.

Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the County's needs will be eligible for further consideration.

Notification of application status normally occurs 2 to 3 weeks after the closing date.

Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include assessments, phone screen, and interviews.

Pierce County is committed to fostering a Welcoming Workplace where employees are supported, respected, and able to thrive.

We believe a strong public workforce is representative of the community it serves and that fair and just access to opportunity strengthens public service.

Guided by the County Executive’s Forward Together mission, Pierce County works to build communities that are safe, welcoming, and connected.

This same commitment shapes how we recruit, develop, and retain our employees.

County employees make a direct and visible impact in the lives of residents every day, and we invite you to join us in helping keep Pierce County a place people are proud to call home.