Contractor Education Specialist

Overview

A career with Johnson County Government is more than just a job, it is an opportunity to serve a diverse and expanding community in meaningful ways. We challenge ourselves to be a different kind of government because we care deeply about our community and each other. Committed to our shared values, we provide excellent public service, seeking always to improve ourselves and our organization. We offer wonderful benefits, retirement plans, wellness incentives, a great organizational culture, and much more! If you’re searching for something more than just a job, something akin to a calling, then consider the challenge and opportunity of being a member of Johnson County Government!

This posting will close on Wednesday, October 28th, 2026.

Job Description

Essential Duties

• Assists the development and revision of training curricula with direct oversight and guidance; assists in identification of training needs; assists setting learning objectives and tasks; creates course materials, handouts and PowerPoints according to course objectives; applies principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
• Presents, facilitates and trains varied skill courses, workshops and development programs; supports organizational trainers and provides feedback in areas of improvement; serves in a train-the-trainer role; assesses employee progress to evaluate the effectiveness of training.
• Creates and edits classes in learning management systems; troubleshoots problems with registration and course completion; assists in content creation and revision using e-learning platforms.
• Coordinates training schedule with the hiring and training demands of the department/agency; assists in maintain training records and training plans; prepares and distributes evaluation surveys; processes reports on survey results and provides recommendations to appropriate parties; tracks and monitors training attendance for compliance with policy and regulatory agencies; monitors supply inventory and orders supplies; creates and disseminates reports; maintains training records and plans; develops and maintains organizational communications such as bulletin boards and newsletters to ensure employees have knowledge of training and development events and resources.
• Assists in ensuring that room or facility is prepared, supplies are available and trainers present; ensures equipment is in proper working condition; reserves rooms and facilities; books caterers.
• Reports on progress of employees under guidance during training periods; gives input on strategic training plans; serves on training related committees.
• Creates strategic goals for systemwide programming which align with organizational strategic plan; establishes metrics for program evaluation; analyzes data to measure programming effectiveness; reports impact of programming to administration.

Job Requirements

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in the following filed(s) of study: Organizational Development, Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Human Resources, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Instructional Design and Technology, Business Education or relevant field.
• Two (2) years of relevant experience.
• Experience may be substituted for degree. Education may be substituted for experience. 

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Familiarity with and able to use Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Systems. 

Johnson County Government requires reference/background screening for all positions. Specified criteria may vary by Department/Agency.