The Modesto Irrigation District is currently recruiting to fill one full-time regular position in the Human Resources Department to perform professional level duties in the development, implementation and maintenance of District training programs, including needs assessment, course development, and course instruction. 

Any Qualified Individual May Apply.  This is an exempt position and is allocated to the Administrative, Technical, and Clerical Bargaining Unit. The list established as a result of this recruitment may be used to fill other Training Coordinator vacancies within the District that may occur through March 23, 2027.

Examples of Duties:

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Develops and implements District-wide training plan including new employee training.
• Designs and develops class curriculum including course examinations, exercises, assessment tools, participants guides and instructional materials.
• Develops and maintains training records and reports training activities to management.
• Reviews operating procedures, systems changes and new technologies in order to develop training plans.
• Develops and administers assessment program.
• Collects, develops and administers a reference library for educational endeavors.

Other Related Duties

Provides input for developing the training budget; Interfaces with supervisors and technical staff to identify training needs and develop curriculum; performs other related duties as required.

Typical Qualifications:

Any combination of education, experience, knowledge and abilities may satisfy the necessary minimum qualifications.  A typical way to obtain the education, experience, knowledge and abilities would be:

Education: Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with major course work in organization development, training, education or industrial psychology. 

Experience: Three (3) years in developing and conducting employee training and organization development programs. 

Knowledge and Abilities: 

• Knowledge of personal computers and associated software.
• Knowledge of modern and proper training techniques and course development processes.
• Knowledge of effective skills assessment techniques.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of organizational and employee development.
• Ability to develop and implement effective training plans.
• Ability to write effective technical procedures and training materials.
• Ability to develop performance assessment tools.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to effectively interact with and explain information to various organizational levels.
• Ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality.

Supplemental Information:

Qualified applicants must submit a completed District application. APPLY IMMEDIATELY.  Applications received after this date are not guaranteed consideration.   

Applications will be reviewed on a comparative basis and only those most qualified will be invited to continue in the selection process, which will consist of an overall assessment of the individual's skills through (1) oral interview; and (2) contacting of references to include current and former supervisors. The applicant must perform successfully in each phase of the recruitment in order to continue in the recruitment process.

Applicants requiring necessary accommodations to the application process may contact Human Resources at (209) 526-7341. California Relay Service is available at (800) 735-2922 voice and (800) 735-2929 TDD. The Modesto Irrigation District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. 

SUCCESSFULLY PASSING AN APPLICABLE BACKGROUND CHECK WILL BE REQUIRED AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT. 

INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

About Modesto Irrigation District

The Modesto Irrigation District (MID), located in California’s Central Valley, provides electric and irrigation and treats surface water for drinking. MID is an independent, publicly owned utility. We provide benefits that include community ownership, control by a locally elected Board of Directors, and business operation on a not-for-profit basis. MID is committed to providing reliable service at the lowest cost possible. MID's electric service area includes the greater Modesto area (north of the Tuolumne River, Waterford, Salida, Mountain House (Northwest of Tracy) and parts of Ripon, Escalon, Oakdale and Riverbank.

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