Salary: $5,779.00 - $7,774.00 Monthly
Location : Thurston County - Olympia, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Non-Permanent
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number:
Department: Dept. of Fish and Wildlife
Opening Date: 07/27/2026
Closing Date: 8/3/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Description
Title- Training Coordinator
Classification- Human Resource Consultant 3
Job Status- Full-Time - Non-Permanent
Appointment Length- 6 months - September 1, 2026 - March 1, 2027
WDFW Program- Directors Office - Human Resources Division
Duty Station- Olympia, Washington - Thurston County
Hybrid/Telework- While this position offers a hybrid work arrangement, the successful candidate must be available to report to the Olympia, WA headquarters as needed.
This is an opportunity to facilitate, coordinate, and deliver training to support the learning, leadership and safety of a diverse workforce of over 2,000 employees and partners.
With a focus on staff development, risk reduction and operational excellence, you will independently lead training operations and systems management.
By applying strategic thinking, data-driven analysis and effective communication you'll navigate complex challenges and deliver impactful training solutions.
What to Expect-

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Training Coordinator will,
Facilitate high quality in-person and on-line training in a variety of designated subjects to agency employees:

• Facilitate in-person and on-line required, planned, and just-in-time training on a variety of subjects including human resources management, leadership, communications, conflict resolution, situational awareness, safety, team building and diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Deploy, collect, evaluate, and integrate relevant feedback from course evaluations for continuous improvement of class effectiveness, instructor delivery and to maintain fidelity to training models.
• Provide employees, supervisors, programs, and management individualized and group training consultation to identify training needs and formulate training plans.

Coordinate and direct agency training classes, instructors, contracts, and logistics to create seamless services for employees:

• Develop and manage training contracts and instructors.

• Establish and monitor training contracts with external vendors insuring receipt of all deliverables and authorizing payment.
• Develop and manage training logistics.
• Provide supervisors with consultation and direction to ensure employee attendance, participation, and completion of courses.
• Establish monitor, and approve contracts for logistical supports including training rooms, equipment, vehicles, and supplies.
• Manage procurement and billing of training materials.
• Maintain, manage, and disseminate training materials for courses.

Working Conditions:
Work setting, including hazards: Work is performed almost exclusively indoors in an office environment on site at the Natural Resources Building in Olympia and/or hybrid. While this position offers a hybrid work arrangement, the successful candidate must be available to report to the Olympia, WA headquarters as needed.

Schedule: Typically, Monday - Friday, 8 hours per day working 40 hours per week. Occasional evening or weekend work as needed. Alternative schedules may be considered based on business needs.
Travel Requirements: Statewide and overnight travel is required to deliver training, meet stakeholders, attend meetings, and conduct agency business.
Customer Interactions: Frequent contact with internal and external stakeholders by phone, email, and in-person.
Qualifications:
Closely related qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-by-year basis.

Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree with focus on business, human resources, social or organizational behavioral sciences, adult learning, instructional design, or related field
And
Two (2) years of professional human resource experience.
Or

Three (3) years of experience as a Human Resource Consultant 2.
In addition, the incumbent must have one (1) year of professional experience with the following (may be gained concurrently):

• Learning Management System (LMS)
• Adult education and training

Certifications/Licenses:
Valid Driver's License.
Preferred Qualifications:

In addition to the required qualifications, our ideal applicant will possess one or more of the following:
Master's degree with a focus on business, human resources, social or organizational behavioral sciences, adult learning, instructional design, or related field and two (2) or more years professional human resource experience.
Two (2) years or more of professional experience with:

• Learning Management System
• Adult education and training
• Developing eLearning curriculum

Your application must include the following:

• A completed online application showcasing how your qualifications align with the job requirements.
• An up-to-date resume.
• At least three professional references with current contact information.

Supplemental Information
In addition to and other , there are other that WDFW employees may be eligible for. Click the "Benefits" tab at the top of this announcement to learn more.

More than Just a Paycheck!
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Read about our benefits:
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.

Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.

Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Holidays
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.

Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.

Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.

Sick Leave
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.

Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

Vacation (Annual Leave)
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.

Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance