Training and Development Specialist IV - Employee Support Services Wellness Trainer - Victim Services Division (712173)

I. JOB SUMMARY

Performs highly complex training and development work. Work involves coordinating, developing, evaluating, and conducting training sessions using a variety of training methods; and serving as team leader providing guidance to others. Works under limited supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

II. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

A. Coordinates training and education programs, services, and activities for Employee Support Services section to include the Wellness and Resiliency training, and web-based trainings; evaluates and analyzes training needs; and formulates and develops plans, procedures, and programs to meet those needs.

B. Develops course curricula, course outlines, teaching methods, training aids, texts, and text materials; researches, designs, evaluates, and reviews training programs and materials; and recommends modifications to improve effectiveness.

C. Formulates wellness training program policies and procedures; provides input on budget requests for various training programs; and prepares correspondence and program-related reports.

D. Participates in solving training program problems; ensures the effective utilization of modern training methods and techniques; promotes the use of training services; and provides liaison with other departments of the agency, other agencies, and organizations.

E. Organizes, assigns, and reviews the work of others; and works with stakeholders to accomplish program goals and objectives.

• Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.

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 Human Resources, Organization Development, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Behavioral Science, Education, 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 in training, teaching, or staff development experience.

3. Victim services experience preferred.

4. Criminal Justice experience preferred.

5. Experience in developing or conducting training programs preferred.

6. Experience in the development or delivery of web-based or online training programs preferred.

7. Experience with Adobe Captivate and Connect preferred.

• Applicants must meet the Texas Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (TLETS) access eligibility criteria as contained in the FBI Criminal Justice Information Systems Security Policy. Must maintain TLETS access eligibility for continued employment in position.

For details see: http://www.tdcj.texas.gov/divisions/hr/hr-home/tletseligibility.html

B. Knowledge and Skills

1. Knowledge of training methods, procedures, and techniques.

2. Knowledge of group process, group dynamics, and interpersonal relations.

3. Knowledge of education principles, practices, and techniques.

4. Knowledge of instructional design and curriculum development.

5. Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and statutes affecting victim rights.

6. Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations preferred.

7. Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.

8. Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the public.

9. Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

10. Skill in administrative problem-solving techniques.

11. Skill in public address.

12. Skill to monitor and make recommendations regarding training opportunities for the department.

13. Skill to assess training needs and formulate learning objectives.

14. Skill in the use of computers and related equipment in a stand-alone or local area network environment.

15. Skill to develop and evaluate training objectives, requirements, and effectiveness of delivery.

16. Skill to organize, assign, and review the work of others.

17. Skill in the use of Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe or equivalent to include word processing, spreadsheet, database, or presentation software programs preferred.

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, identify colors, hear with aid, see, write, count, read, speak, analyze, alphabetize, lift and carry under 15 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, dolly, and automobile.

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:

Shenesia Jenkins
Human Resources Headquarters
2 Financial Plaza, STE 600
Huntsville, TX 77340
PH (936) 437-3069
EMAIL HR.selectionsteam1@tdcj.texas.gov

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

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.