Applications and supplemental questions will be accepted until
Monday, July 7, 2025, at 11:59 pm.Pay- $95,110.13 - $127,448.81 Annually DOQ
The City of Ventura is seeking an enthusiastic and creative professional to build and lead our City-wide Training and Development program. This role will be responsible not only for coordinating Training and Development programs but also for developing and delivering curriculum that meets the needs of our diverse City departments.
We're looking for someone who’s excited to take ownership of our Training & Development program-someone who brings fresh ideas and creative approaches to learning. The ideal candidate will be driven to design and deliver learning experiences that are practical and adaptable to the unique needs of employees across various departments and roles.
As the Senior Human Resources Analyst leading the Training & Development program, you will have the opportunity to:
- collaborate with internal partners and subject matter experts to develop, deliver, and promote upcoming training programming, primarily related to human resources topics;
- record, edit, and distribute on-demand training content in Workday, our Learning Management System;
- maintain and support technology for virtual, hybrid, and in-person training;
- monitor results and evaluate the effectiveness of Training & Development programs, recommending improvements to enhance employee performance and engagement; and,
- work with other Human Resources divisions on employee development-related tasks and projects.
If you are passionate about learning and development, thrive on innovation, and are ready to make a citywide impact-we want to hear from you!
Benefits- Deferred Compensation: The City contributes $546 per year to a 457 plan and will match $999 per year contributed by the employee, for a total benefit of $1,545 per year.
- Medical Insurance: Up to $897 monthly towards a selection of plans. Insurance is effective the first of the second month after date of hire.
- Optional Benefits: $483 monthly, which may be applied toward medical insurance premiums.
- Dental & Vision Insurance: City paid coverage provided for employees and dependents. Insurance is effective the first of the second month after date of hire.
- Life Insurance: City paid term life insurance equal to the employee's annual salary, and dependent life insurance of $5,000 per dependent.
- Disability Insurance: City-paid short and long-term disability coverage.
- Retirement:
- Tier I - 2% @ 55/Single Highest Year of Compensation for Classic CalPERS members who worked for the City prior to December 31, 2012 and are returning to City employment. Employees make a 7% member contribution, and may be subject to compensation limits per Section 401(a)(17) of the IRC.
- Tier II - 2% @ 60/3-Year Final Compensation Period for Classic CalPERS members with less than a six-month break in service from another CalPERS or CalPERS'-reciprocal agency. Employees make a 7% member contribution, and may be subject to compensation
- Tier III - 2% at 62/3-Year Final Compensation Period for New CalPERS members. Employees make a 7.75% member contribution, and are subject to compensation limits per Government Code Section 7522.10. Additional details regarding the City's retirement plan will be provided to candidates during the job offer process.
- Social Security: CalPERS members do not participate in Social Security retirement so there is no payroll deduction.
- Medicare: Employees participate only in the Medicare portion of Social Security. There is a 1.45% payroll deduction for this benefit.
- Vacation: 2.5 weeks, increasing to 4 weeks per year, after 10 years of service. Employees may use vacation after successful completion of probation.
- Personal Leave: 27 hours per calendar year.
- Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
- Winter Holiday Break: 18 hours of Winter Holiday time. City Hall closure December 25th to January 1st.
- Sick Leave: 96-hour bank upon employment and additional accruals of 2 hours semi-monthly after 6 months of employment.
- Tuition Reimbursement: $2,500 per year for tuition and books for courses taken at accredited institution after completion of probation.
- Wellness Program: A comprehensive program is available, including on-site gym, exercise classes, downtown/beach-walking routes, weight loss, and tips on nutrition and healthy lifestyle.
- Professional Development: The City of Ventura is a LinkedIn Learning organization. LinkedIn Learning online classes are available with a library of more than 13,000 courses taught by real-world experts. Users can download certificates and customize learning paths that match their roles and competencies.
- Hybrid remote work options may be available
Experience and Qualifications for Success!The minimum qualifications include a combination of education, experience and training equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in public administration, human resources, psychology, business administration, or related field and four years of increasingly responsible human resources experience, including training coordination, development, and delivery. Public sector and supervisory/leadworker experience is highly desirable, but not required.
Apply Now!Submit an online City job application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline at www.cityofventura.ca.gov/jobs .
- It is important that your city job application includes all the relevant education, training, and experience you possess. Resumes, CVs, and cover letters may be attached to your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a completed job application or supplemental questionnaire. Submitting an incomplete application or supplemental questionnaire may disqualify you from further consideration in the recruitment process.
- After you apply, all future correspondence from the city will be via e-mail. Please check your messages regularly and keep your contact information up-to- date using your on-line application.
Recruitment Process & TimelineApplications and supplemental questions will be accepted until
Monday, July 7, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.- All applications and supplemental questionnaires submitted will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in this job announcement. Candidates will be reviewed, and only those candidates determined to be the most qualified on the basis of experience, training, and education, as submitted, will be invited to participate further in the selection process. Candidates will be notified about their status after the filing deadline.
- Candidates who most closely meet the requirements of the position will be invited to a qualifying panel interview process. Panel interviews will be conducted in-person and are tentatively scheduled for July 23, 2025. Panel interviews will include a 10-minute presentation practical exercise on a human resources-related topic.
- Department Selection interviews will be conducted in-person and are tentatively scheduled for July 29, 2025.
For additional information on the duties and responsibilities of the position, refer to the job descriptions located on the City’s Career Page at City of Ventura Jobs or by clicking here .
If you have questions about the recruitment process, please contact Ariana Nelson at anelson@cityofventura.ca.gov .
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need an accommodation in a selection process, please notify the Human Resources Department in writing by the final filing date of the position you are interested in. The Human Resources address is: 501 Poli Street, Room 210, Ventura, CA 93001, (805) 654-7853, e-mail: recruitment@cityofventura.ca.gov.
The City is an equal opportunity employer and strives to attract qualified applicants from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. We aim to create an environment that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our workforce. We welcome you to join our team!