Training and Development Specialist IV - Training and Staff Development - Huntsville (021517)

Texas Department of Criminal Justice • Huntsville, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs highly complex training and development work. Work involves coordinating, developing, evaluating, and conducting training sessions using a variety of training methods. Works under limited supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

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, Education, Human Resources, Behavioral Science, or a related field preferred.
• Each year of experience as described below in excess of the required one year may be substituted for thirty semester hours from an accredited college or university on a year-for-year basis.
• One year full-time, wage-earning parole officer, probation officer, teaching, training, staff development, or technical program support experience.
• Knowledge of training procedures and techniques.
• Knowledge of adult education principles, practices, and techniques.
• Knowledge of group process and group dynamics.
• Knowledge of instructional design and curriculum development.
• 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 to assess training needs and formulate learning objectives.
• Skill to develop and evaluate training curricula, objectives, requirements, and effectiveness of delivery.
• Skill to plan, coordinate, and conduct training programs.
• Skill in public address.
• Skill to prepare and maintain accurate records, files, and reports.
• Skill in the use of Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent to include word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software programs.
• Skill to train others.
• Ability to walk, stand, 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in developing or conducting training preferred.
• Computer operations experience preferred.
• Experience in the use of Microsoft Office Professional or equivalent to include desktop publishing, word processing, spreadsheet, database, or presentation software programs preferred.
• Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts on-site agency training; assists in planning and developing specialized training, staff development, and continuing education programs; evaluates and analyzes training needs; and plans, designs, and develops methods for the assessment and evaluation of training effectiveness.
• Researches, develops, reviews, and evaluates training programs and materials; participates in solving training problems and ensuring the effective utilization of modern training methods and techniques; formulates training program policies and procedures and recommends modifications as appropriate.
• Formulates learning objectives; develops and prepares curricula and course outlines; and selects and develops instructional methods, training aids, manuals, and other materials.
• Maintains training activity records; compiles data and prepares reports; and assists in the preparation of program budget requests.
• Provides technical assistance and training in the program area.
• Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior