Description

Work for Our Water Resources.
Help protect one of Florida’s most vital resources — water — with a career at the Southwest Florida Water Management District (District).

The District is a government agency whose mission is to protect water resources, minimize flood risks, and ensure the public’s water needs are met. We serve a population of nearly 6 million people in west-central Florida as directed by state law.

Join our Human Resources Office

Support the District’s Human Resources Office by managing multiple programs and priorities in a fastpaced, teamoriented environment. As part of the Human Resources team, the Workforce Development Coordinator will lead the District’s workforce and leadership training efforts, overseeing the design, delivery, and evaluation of learning initiatives that strengthen workforce capability. This role will conduct identify training needs, research training resources, and implement targeted training programs. This position also oversees, workforce development initiatives including tuition reimbursement process and the Student Internship Program by maintaining strong partnerships with stakeholders to support employee growth. The Coordinator will also manage key vendor relationships and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement across the District. This opportunity offers an ability to make an impact on the organization and provides flexibility and a true work-life balance.

The District supports employees who prefer a flexible schedule or a remote work schedule so that they can enjoy their time outside of the District through work-life balance. This role is considered hybrid, which means the employee will be required to come on-site and work a portion of their time remotely (must live in Florida).  Come build a career that is challenging, fulfilling, and helps support the District’s mission to protect Florida’s water resources.

District employees are offered an excellent total rewards package that includes:

Florida Retirement System (FRS) District Total Contribution 14.03%
9 paid holidays (+ 1 floating holiday)
Generous vacation and sick leave
Paid Parental Leave, including Maternity, Bonding and Family Supportive Work Program 
Medical and dental insurance (91- 97% District paid)
Vision insurance 
Deferred Compensation Program
Basic and voluntary life and AD&D insurance
Long-term disability (District Paid) 
Prescription drug coverage & mail order program 
Health savings & flexible spending accounts
Flexible schedule for work-life balance
Legal and Identity Theft protection
Wellness program
Public service loan forgiveness qualified employer
Tuition reimbursement ($5,250/year)
State adoption benefit qualified employer
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
Transfer in years of service for other public sector work – towards the FRS program and sick time

Starting Compensation: $61,254.00 - $70,521.40
The starting salary range for the Human Resources Professional position reflects the minimum to 20% of the compensation. The starting salary will be based on the education and experience of the successful candidate. The District conducts annual performance evaluations that may award applicable pay increases based on positive employee performance.

Essential Functions
Lead the District’s training and talent development function, overseeing the design, delivery, and evaluation of learning initiatives that support workforce growth, performance enhancement, and organizational capability.
Track and maintain human resources data using various technology platforms and systems.
Gather information, prepare presentations, and facilitate discussions with individuals and groups.
Facilitate staff training sessions to support employee learning and development.
Partner with external and internal stakeholders to communicate, coordinate, and implement training initiatives.
Oversight of the tuition reimbursement program and reporting requirements.
Manage the Student Internship Program including recruitment efforts and education requirements.
Drive leadership development programs and activities.
Build and maintain positive and effective working relationships and partnerships across the organization.

Requirements

Required Credentials for Workforce Development Coordinator

• Bachelors degree (or higher) in Human Resources, Business or related field
• Five (5) years related experience in human resources and/or training and development
• Equivalent combination of education and experience is accepted
• Valid driver’s license