Port Communications Specialist I: Training Coordinator
Job Description
About TP
The Port of Long Beach is one of the world's busiest seaports and is a leading gateway for international trade, credited with moving more than $100 billion in consumer goods in 2006. Also referred to as the City of Long Beach Harbor Department, the Port is governed by a five-member Board of Harbor Commissioners, and managed by the Executive Director. Operations are organized into five functional bureaus: Executive Offices; Finance and Support Services; Trade Relations and Port Operations; Engineering; and Environmental Affairs and Planning. The Port employs approximately 350 staff members and has an annual budget in excess of $450 million.
Your Responsibilities
- Manage the department's Workers' Compensation Program;
- Develop and implement employee Training and Development Program;
- Maintain Human Resources Intranet and Internet web pages;
- Develop preliminary interpretations and make recommendations for improvement in the planning and delivery of services and the attainment of departmental goals and objectives;
- Prepare oral and written reports;
- Participate in employee orientation and training, classification, compensation and other personnel-related activities;
- Make group presentations and conduct training;
- Conduct and coordinate monthly New Employee Orientation meetings;
- Other related duties as required.
This is an unclassified (non-Civil Service) position with the Port of Long Beach and serves at the pleasure of the appointing authority.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Human Resources, Marketing or related field. A Master's Degree and work experience is preferable but not required.
Skills: Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, sound judgment, ability to work independently and cooperatively in a team environment is a must.
License: A valid California motor vehicle operator's license.
Application Process
Depending upon the number of applicants, the Port may review the applications to determine the most qualified candidates. Those determined most qualified will be invited to continue in the selection process.
The Port reserves the right to extend without notice the closing date in order to accept additional applications.