Training Development Professional Jobs in Atlanta, GA

Salary: $49,381.68 Annually
Location : Brunswick, GA
Job Type: Full Time Salaried
Job Number: 2026-00796
Division/Section: District 9-1 County Position
Opening Date: 07/26/2026
Closing Date: 8/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Pay Grade: K
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Who We Are. We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in communities throughout the state. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing for and responding to disasters.
What We Offer.As a member of the DPH team, you will join a group of passionate individuals dedicated to serving Georgians. Regardless of your role, you will contribute to protecting lives while enjoying a wide range of benefits.

• Make a Professional Impact - Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play.
• Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team - Collaborate with employees who share ideas and leverage collective strengths.
• Achieve Career Longevity - Take advantage of opportunities for learning and development that support a long-term career.
• Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture - Work in a unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role.
• Feel Pride in Where you Work - Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like yourself.

Under general supervision is responsible for assessing, planning and/or coordinating employee training and development programs for the Coastal Health District. The specialist implements new training programs and adjusts the current ones in close cooperation with the Human Resources Manager. Training and development programs and topics will include customer service, PMF process, employee development. Provides mutliple human resources services to include employee relations, leave managment, and compliance functions.
All Coastal Health District County Health Department employees are deemed essential employees in the event of an emergency. As such, you may be called on to participate in an event not limited to but including, staffing a shelter, a Specimen Point of Collection Site (SPOC) and/or Point of Dispensing site (POD). When you are called on to participate, you are expected and it will be a part of your job requirement to participate, whether the emergency occurs during or outside regular work hours.
Job Responsibilities
Identifies training needs and training gaps in the organization in close cooperation with the HR Manager and Department Supervisors
Provides input and support to the District's Training Strategy and Development plan
Optimizes the training portfolio as specialized targeted courses are offered to supervisors and employees
Coordinates and schedules training courses and sessions including required annual refresher trainings
Utilizes Workforce Development and Strategic Plan in planning and implementing district training
Develop and coordinate new employee orientation.
Evaluates the quality of training courses and implements improvements
Coordinate support preparations required for the presentation of training programs to include the registration process, generating email confirmations and reminders, rosters and certificate preparation and setup up training facilities
Coordinates and oversee peromance management, Safety plan, and ensures compliance with aplicable policies.
Administer leave to include FMLA, Military leave, Workers Comp, ADA and other leave programs
Assist with employee relations
Maintain strict confidentialy of sensitve peronnel infomraiont
Maintains current knowledge of employement laws, Human Resources best practices and district policies
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma/GED and four (4) years of human resource experience; or one (1) year of experience required at the lower level HR Generalist 1 (HRP010) or position equivalent.
Preferred qualifications-five or more years of experience in Training/Development and Human Resources. Experience using Workday, Kronos/UKG. Experience administering employee relations, FMLA/Military leave, ADA accommodations, Workers Comp and Performance Managerment.
Additional Information
For more information on the State of Georgia Benefits visit http://team.georgia.gov/
Benefits for Full Time Eligible Employees
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Generous Leave Package-Educational Support Leave and 3 weeks each accrued Annual and Sick Leave
• Defined Benefit retirement plan
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Care Spending Account
• Dependent Care Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Legal Insurance
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Specified Illness
• Deferred Compensation (401K & 457 Plans)
Additional Perks
• A supportive and rewarding work environment
• Physical Activity Breaks
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program
• Tuition Assistance
To learn more about the Coastal Health District visit -
Applicants chosen for employment will be subject to the following
Criminal Background Check/Fingerprinting
Education documentation must be provided by applicants. License/certification must be provided if required for position. Reference Checks & Immunizations Required
* May be subject to pre-employment drug screen
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or email. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted via email by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.
*Coastal Health District is an Equal Opportunity Employer*
The State will not unlawfully consider an applicant's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, genetic information, political affiliation, protected uniformed service, or other legally protected category when making selections.
If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), notify this agency of your request by the closing date of this announcement.
Standard Benefits for Full-Time Salaried Employees
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package that includes a flexible schedule, training opportunities, health insurance, employee retirement plan (ERS GSEPS), deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, paid parental leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance.
Standard Benefits for Part-Time Employees
Part-time employees receive the Georgia Defined Contribution Plan and paid parental leave.
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How many years of experience do you have with human resource activities including new staff orientation, leave programs (FMLA/Military leave/ADA/Workers comp), employee relations performance management, and policies/procedures ?

• 4-6 Years
• 6-9 Years
• 10+Years

02
How many year of experience do you have communicating with managers to identify training needs and mapping out development plans for teams and individuals.

• less than 4 years
• 4 years
• 5 years
• More than 5 Years

03
The answers you provide to the supplemental questions will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Your responses pertaining to specific work experience and education must be clearly shown in the areas for work history and education on your application. Your application must be completed in full before it is submitted. We do not accept additional information after your application has been received by the Personnel Department. Do you accept these conditions?

• Yes
• No

04
Are you willing to accept the salary indicated?

• Yes
• No

05
Do you have High school diploma/GED and four (4) years of human resource experience; or one (1) year of experience required at the lower level HR Generalist 1 (HRP010) or position equivalent.

• Yes
• No

06
How many years of experience do you have planning, developing, and facilitating presentations, training, or educational activities?

• None
• 4 years
• more than 5 years

07
Do you have experience using Workday and/or Kronos/UKG?

• yes
• no

Required Question