Entry Level Training And Development Specialist Jobs

JOB SUMMARY

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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

A. 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.

B. 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.

C. Formulates learning objectives; develops and prepares curricula and course outlines; and
selects and develops instructional methods, training aids, manuals, and other materials.

D. Maintains training activity records; compiles data and prepares reports; and assists in the
preparation of program budget requests.

E. Provides technical assistance and training in the program area.

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,
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.

2. One year full-time, wage-earning parole officer, probation officer, teaching, training, staff
development, or technical program support experience.

3. Experience in developing or conducting training preferred.

4. Computer operations experience preferred.

5. Experience in the use of Microsoft Office Professional or equivalent to include desktop
publishing, word processing, spreadsheet, database, or presentation software programs
preferred.

Knowledge and Skills

1. Knowledge of training procedures and techniques.

2. Knowledge of adult education principles, practices, and techniques.

3. Knowledge of group process and group dynamics.

4. Knowledge of instructional design and curriculum development.

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 to assess training needs and formulate learning objectives.

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

11. Skill to plan, coordinate, and conduct training programs.

12. Skill in public address.

13. Skill to prepare and maintain accurate records, files, and reports.

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

15. Skill to train others.

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 aids,
audio visual equipment, 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:

Shelbie Morrow
Human Resources Headquarters
2 Financial Plaza, STE 600
Huntsville, TX 77340
PH (936) 437-4106
EMAIL hr.selectionsteam3@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.

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