Training and Development Specialist III - HR Training - Training and Leader Development Division - Huntsville (023791)

Texas Department of Criminal Justice•Huntsville, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

I. JOB SUMMARY Performs complex training and development work. Work involves planning, organizing, and conducting educational and training sessions using a variety of training methods. Works under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. II. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS A. Assesses and analyzes training needs; oversees and assesses training materials and recommends modifications; formulates learning objectives; develops training concepts and materials; and plans, designs, and develops methods for the assessment and evaluation of training effectiveness. B. Develops and prepares curricula and course outlines; plans and develops instructional methods, training aids, manuals, and other materials; and delivers training in a classroom, by distance learning, and in an e-learning environment. C. Coordinates training events; serves as a liaison to the agency divisions; and participates in the planning and development of specialized training, staff development, continuing education programs, and customized and technology-based training. D. Prepares documents and manuals for in-house publication; prepares materials and supplies for training courses; prepares and tracks training information; and prepares statistical reports. Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed. The following Military Occupational Specialty codes are generally applicable to this position. Applicants must fully complete the summary of experience to determine if minimum qualifications are met. Military Crosswalk Guide - Prepared by the State Auditor's Office Texas State Auditor's Office - Job Descriptions III. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS A. Education, Experience, and Training 1. Bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States Department of Education (USDE). Major course work in Business Administration, Criminal Justice, English, or a related field preferred. Each year of experience as described below in excess of the required three years may be substituted for thirty semester hours from an accredited college or university on a year-for-year basis. 2. Three years full-time, wage-earning educational paraprofessional, human resources, technical program support, teaching, training, or staff development experience. 3. Experience in developing or conducting training preferred. 4. Computer operations experience preferred. B. Knowledge and Skills 1. Knowledge of training procedures and techniques. 2. Knowledge of adult education principles, practices, and techniques. 3. Knowledge of group process, group dynamics, and classroom management. 4. Knowledge of instructional and curriculum design preferred. 5. Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations preferred. 6. Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely. 7. Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the public. 8. Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. 9. Skill in public address and conducting training programs. 10. Skill to assess training needs and participate in the development of training programs. 11. Skill to develop training objectives and requirements and assess the effectiveness of delivery. 12. Skill in the use of computers and related equipment in a stand-alone or local area network environment. 13. Skill to develop instructional materials and utilize instructional aides. 14. Skill in the use of Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent to include word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, or publisher software programs. IV. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION A. Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, reach above the shoulder, grasp, pull, bend repeatedly, climb stairs, identify colors, hear with aid, see, write, count, read, speak, analyze, alphabetize, lift and carry 15-44 lbs., perceive depth, operate a motor vehicle, and operate motor equipment. B. Conditions include working inside, working around machines with moving parts and moving objects, radiant and electrical energy, working closely with others, working alone, working protracted or irregular hours, and traveling by car, van, bus, and airplane. C. Equipment (machines, tools, devices) used in performing only the essential functions include computer and related equipment, calculator, copier, fax machine, telephone, educational aides, LCD projectors, hand truck, wheel cart, pallet jack, dolly, and automobile. The State of Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. You may make copies of this application and enter different position titles, but each copy must be signed. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of applications, unless specifically stated in the job vacancy notice. Please note that applications submitted via handwritten forms, email, mail, or fax will not be accepted. Your job application must be completely filled out and include all employment, do not limit employment to the past 10-15 years. Your application must contain complete job histories, which include job titles, name of employer, dates of employment, supervisor’s name and phone number, and a description of duties performed, and whether it was full-time or part-time and hours per week. If any of this information is not provided, your application may be rejected as incomplete If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who contacts you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment. Questions regarding this posting may be directed to\: Shelbie Morrow Human Resources Headquarters 2 Financial Plaza, STE 600 Huntsville, TX 77340 PH (936) 437-4106 EMAIL [email protected]

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States Department of Education (USDE). Major course work in Business Administration, Criminal Justice, English, or a related field preferred. Each year of experience as described below in excess of the required three years may be substituted for thirty semester hours from an accredited college or university on a year-for-year basis.
Three years full-time, wage-earning educational paraprofessional, human resources, technical program support, teaching, training, or staff development experience.
Knowledge of training procedures and techniques.
Knowledge of adult education principles, practices, and techniques.
Knowledge of group process, group dynamics, and classroom management.
Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.
Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the public.
Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Skill in public address and conducting training programs.
Skill to assess training needs and participate in the development of training programs.
Skill to develop training objectives and requirements and assess the effectiveness of delivery.
Skill in the use of computers and related equipment in a stand-alone or local area network environment.
Skill to develop instructional materials and utilize instructional aides.
Skill in the use of Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent to include word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, or publisher software programs.
Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, reach above the shoulder, grasp, pull, bend repeatedly, climb stairs, identify colors, hear with aid, see, write, count, read, speak, analyze, alphabetize, lift and carry 15-44 lbs., perceive depth, operate a motor vehicle, and operate motor equipment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in developing or conducting training preferred.
Computer operations experience preferred.
Knowledge of instructional and curriculum design preferred.
Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations preferred.

Responsibilities

Assesses and analyzes training needs
Oversees and assesses training materials and recommends modifications
Formulates learning objectives
Develops training concepts and materials
Plans, designs, and develops methods for the assessment and evaluation of training effectiveness
Develops and prepares curricula and course outlines
Plans and develops instructional methods, training aids, manuals, and other materials
Delivers training in a classroom, by distance learning, and in an e-learning environment
Coordinates training events
Serves as a liaison to the agency divisions
Participates in the planning and development of specialized training, staff development, continuing education programs, and customized and technology-based training
Prepares documents and manuals for in-house publication
Prepares materials and supplies for training courses
Prepares and tracks training information
Prepares statistical reports
Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed