U. S.

Department of State
INTERAGENCY POST EMPLOYEE POSITION DESCRIPTION
Prepare according to instructions given in Foreign Service National Handbook, Chapter 4 (3 FAH-2)
1. POST 2. AGENCY 3a. POSITION NO.

Bogota
3b. Subject to Identical Positions? Agencies may show the number of such positions authorized and/or established after the “yes” block.
Yes No

4. REASON FOR SUBMISSION

a. Reclassification of duties: This position replaces
(Position No.) (Title) (Series) (Grade)

b. New Position

c. Other (explain)

5. CLASSIFICATION ACTION Position Title and Series Code Grade Initials Date
(mm-dd-yy)
a. Post Classification Authority

b. Other

c. Proposed by Initiating Office

6. Post Title Position (if different from official title) 7. Name of Employee
Training Coordinator
8. Office/Section a. First Subdivision
Management Section (MGT) Human Resources Office (HR)
b. Second Subdivision c. Third Subdivision

9. This is a complete and accurate description of the duties and 10. This is a complete and accurate description of the duties and
responsibilities of my position. responsibilities of this position.

Printed Name of Employee Printed Name of Supervisor

Signature of Employee Date (mm-dd-yyyy) Signature of American Supervisor Date (mm-dd-yyyy)

11. This is a complete and accurate description of the duties and 12. I have satisfied myself that this is an accurate description of the
responsibilities of this position. There is a valid management need position and I certify that it has been classified in accordance
for this position. with appropriate 3 FAH-2 standards.

Printed Name of Chief or Agency Head Printed Name of Admin or Human Resources Officer

Signature of Chief or Agency Head Date (mm-dd-yyyy) Signature of Admin or Human Resources Officer Date (mm-dd-yyyy)

13. Basic Function Of Position

The primary purpose of this position is to assist the Human Resources Officer (HRO) in administering the Mission Training
Program. This position is responsible for training and development of all embassy personnel (except USAID), including
content sourcing, development, and delivery. This position is under the supervision of the Human Resources Specialist.
14. Major Duties And Responsibilities % OF TIME

Training Coordinator 55%

• Serves as Post´s technical representative and main point of contact for all training at post. Responsible for planning,
developing and coordinating all training required by post and management.
• Conducts Annual Training Needs Assessments; plans and coordinates all onsite training offerings including those from
the Florida Regional Center (FRC), the Worker’s Compensation provider, and local vendors.
• Formulates training budget and identifies creative training solutions to meet Mission personnel needs.
• Consults with supervisors in identifying training needs and develops appropriate training schedules for employees,
recommends employees for short/long-term training and maintains effective liaison with the Foreign Service Institute
(FSI) or other training organizations,
• Works to ensure the smooth and effective functioning of training events by managing and coordinating the logistics,
systems and vendor relationships for training programs and sessions.
• Conducts training surveys to assess LE Staff needs and collects the required information to draw up work plans and
objectives to improve existing program.
• Researches and recommends courses to meet specific post/section needs.
• Ensures training needs are determined in relation to the position. Ensures that jobs that necessitate/require special
training in accordance with “Post Entry Training” receive priority.
• Solicits feedback from supervisors on the effectiveness of training on the employee´s job and/or office. Uses feedback
provided to tailor subsequent training opportunities to meet additional identified needs.
• Oversees execution of Post’s training policy and recommends changes to Post’s training program in order to comply
with DOS standards.
• Develops and coordinates mentoring program/staff development (including quarterly training) for local supervisors.
• Provides site coordination of training activities to support all embassy sponsored training. Liaises with training provider
to ensure all required technical specifications are available on training day(s). Requests translation or other services,
as necessary, to ensure that training meets the needs of all participants. Supervises room and audiovisual set up and
evaluates the training activity at the close of the event.
• Stay abreast of all USG and external resources to train staff. This will require developing and maintaining appropriate
contacts.
• Establishes and maintains an electronic course calendar and events log.
• Maintains training logistics files.
• Ensures participants complete all required paperwork including repayment agreements and course evaluations or
assessments.
• Maintains the Post Personnel database with all training completed by LE Staff and file certificates in electronic files.

Post Language Program Coordinator 30%

• Acts as an alternate Post Language Officer (PLO).
• Provides support to the PLO/Human Resources Officer in the execution of the Post Language Program (PLP).
• If funding is requested from FSI, draft the annual proposal for the PLP and provide draft of budget execution for FSI
when required.
• Serve as Government Technical Monitor (GTM) for Language Training Services Provider.
• Receive and process requests to be enrolled in both Spanish and English training.
• Coordinate language testing for placement into the PLP.

LE Staff Orientation Coordinator 15%

• Incumbent is responsible for coordinating and delivering the LE Staff Orientation Program.
• Incumbent will prepare materials, reserve conference rooms, send email notifications, follow-up on attendees’
invitations and requests, etc.
• Delivers the LE Staff orientation program, as often as required, to new employees.
• Makes changes to the orientation program when new legal requirements emerge or when the Mission policies change.
• Provide backup for the Position Management and Training HR Team

This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by incumbent.
Incumbent will be required to perform other duties as assigned by the agency.
15. Qualifications Required For Effective Performance

a. Education:
Completion of high school and two years of full time, post-secondary study (or equivalent hours spread across a part
time study period) at a secretarial, vocational, commercial or junior college/university are required.

b. Prior Work Experience:

Minimum two years of administrative or human resources experience plus one year working with training programs or
as a training instructor or in training and development are required.

c. Post Entry Training:

• On the job training.
• EX251 Annual Counterintelligence and Insider Threat awareness.
• PA459 Protecting Personally Identifiable Information.
• PLP100 Post Language Officer Course.
• PA398 Contracting Officer’s Representative and Government Technical Monitor Training.
• Overseas Personnel System (OPS)
• PA331 Basic Human Resources.

d. Language Proficiency:
English level 3 (good working knowledge) is required. Spanish Level 4 (fluent) is required.

e. Knowledge:
• A good working knowledge of administrative procedures and practices is required.
• Intermediate knowledge of training methods and systems is required.
• Basic knowledge of the Embassy organizational structure and functional responsibilities.

f. Skills and Abilities:

• Intermediate ability in the use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, and Power Point)
• Excellent oral communication skills are required.
• Must have good analytical skills and sound judgment.
• Must have outstanding customer service and interpersonal skills including the ability to work under pressure and
as part of a team.
• Must be detail oriented, have initiative and resourcefulness skills.
• Must be flexible and able to deal tactfully with a variety of people and shifting demands.
• Must be highly organized.

16. Position Elements

a. Supervision Received
Employee is under the direct supervision of the Human Resources Specialist position number N54050.

b. Available Guidelines
3 FAM, LE Staff Handbook, Colombian Labor Code, Local Compensation Plan

c. Exercise of Judgment
Incumbent will plan and control the entire Post Training Program, which requires that s/he exercise good decision
making skills when it comes to utilizing scarce resources and time, as well as, the requirement to plan and execute
large scale training events. Must be capable of understanding and applying a body of relatively complex regulations in
all facets of multifunctional work.

d. Authority to Make Commitments

As it relates to job holder’s assigned duties.

e. Nature, Level and Purpose of Contacts

Incumbent interacts with American and LE Staff as it relates to training and development needs. Will also have close
contact with training vendors to include FSI, FRC, and local training providers. When training involves safety and health
topics, will coordinate with POSHO, Occupational Health Nurse, and ARL representatives to schedule appropriate
sessions.
 f. Supervision Exercised
None.

g. Time required to perform full range of duties after entry into the position
Six (6) months.

DS-298 (Formerly OF-298)

04-2008