Senior Training Specialist- Finance Services

You must reside in the State of Florida. Out-of-state candidates are not eligible for consideration unless they are relocating immediately. If you plan to relocate to Florida within the next 90 days, please indicate this in the “Reason for Leaving” section for your most recent employer.

The finance systems solutions (FSS) department is seeking a well-organized, detail-oriented professional who likes the challenge of variety, and possesses excellent time management skills to join our team as a Senior Training Specialist!

The Senior Training Specialistfunctions as the lead trainer, delivering training to Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller employees, as well as Board of County Commissioner employees. This position provides senior member duties and has developed specialized skills and knowledge of the Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller’s systems.

This position is also responsible for maintaining current systems knowledge, including upgrades, changes, and modifications to those systems. This position may also provide training support on calls relating to the supported systems.

This exciting opportunity is also remote work eligible on a Hybrid basis!To learn more about our robust Remote Work Program Click Here

Why join our Clerk family?Because our Clerk family is our top priority! Total Compensation packages include:

• Generous paid time off and 17 paid holidays – yes you read that right!
• Superior health care plans with lower costs to you
• Retirement choices through the Florida Retirement System and deferred compensation plan
• Award-Winning Wellness Program that gives employees incentives, tools, social support, and strategies to adopt and maintain a healthy lifestyle
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

At the Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller’s Office you can:

• Work with a purpose
• Give back to the community
• Be part of a family
• Build your skills
• Pursue career advancement opportunities
• Reach your professional and personal goals

• Designs and develops training programs and customized materials utilizing effective and accepted teaching methodologies.

• Performs in-depth training needs analyses in identifying knowledge and skills required for effective use of all systems supported.
• Performs in-depth training evaluations for employees regarding knowledge and skills for newly implemented or modified applications.
• Provides first level training support for users of the Finance Department and County software systems and serves as a functional/ technical resource to system users, providing assistance and resolves questions.
• Assist in the review and development of test cases and plans for new applications or releases of the supported systems.
• Maintains current knowledge of trends and developments in the fields of training, adult learning, and electronic learning technologies for application to the training functions/needs of employees.
• Prepares and maintains training facilities and training facilities schedule; monitors equipment and materials to ensure proper working condition and adequate supply levels.
• Evaluates and recommends performance and organizational solutions to improve overall operations as appropriate.
• Research, evaluate and recommends new training programs, resources and materials; evaluates the effectiveness of existing training programs and prepares and presents recommendations for changes or upgrades to existing programs.
• Plans and participates in organizational projects and initiatives; presents information at department, interdepartmental, management and professional meetings.
• Advises employees on professional development options including training course selection and learning resources.
• Maintains a library of both electronic and hard copy training resource materials, e.g., presentation, electronic media, videos, enrollment, and participation records.

Bachelor’s degree with course work emphasis in Adult Education, Communications, Business Administration, or related field is required.

Additional experience is accepted as a minimum requirement in lieu of a post-secondary degree on the following basis: additional four (4) years in lieu of a bachelor’s degree, and additional two (2) years in lieu of an associate degree.

Five (5) years of recent, relevant, and progressively responsible broad training and development work experience required. In addition, must be experienced in delivering training to individuals and groups in a formal setting. Requires in-depth knowledge of a wide variety of current automated business systems, with demonstrated oral and written communication skills, and knowledge of effective instruction and teaching principles and techniques.

Experience working with Advantage Financials, OnBase, PeopleSoft or similar medium to large ERP preferred.

Note:Vacancy postings may be cancelled at any time based on business needs. Applicants who have applied will be notified of cancellations. Applicants with a disability who require accommodation within the application/interview process should direct a request in advance to human resources atcareers@mypalmbeachclerk.com or 561 355 4172.

TheClerk of the Circuit Court & Comptrolleris an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. Depending on the position, candidates are subject to drug screening, a physical and a background check as a condition of employment. Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and that certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled. Pursuant to Florida Statute 295, Section 09 (b) and (c), Veterans’ Preference promotion preference shall apply to a person who was a veteran when employed by the state or its political subdivision and who was recalled to extended active duty and shall apply only to a veteran's first promotion after reinstatement or reemployment, without exception. The Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller’s Officevalues the service veterans and their family members have given to our country and that the Clerk’s office supports the hiring of returning service members and military spouses. To claim preference, an applicant must complete and upload both theVeterans’ Preference Claim Formandrequired documentationprior to the position’s posted closing date. Hiring decisions are based on qualified candidates’ non-numerical assessments and numerical assessments, which include interviews. If an applicant claiming veterans’ preference for a vacant position is not selected, they may file a complaint with the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA), 11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311, Largo, FL 33708. If an applicant seeking veterans’ preference in employment in the state of Florida is not selected for the position and is so notified, they must file their complaint with the DVA within 60 calendar days from the date the applicant is notified.