Training and Development Specialist V Contracts and Procurement Huntsville (020663)

III. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A. Education Experience and Training

1. Bachelors 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 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 staff development purchasing technical program support public education or training experience. Experience must include two years purchasing under the laws and regulations of the State of Texas.

3. Experience with purchasing policies and procedures of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice preferred.

4. Experience in the design development deployment and delivery of computer-based and interactive e-learning curricula and training modules 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 design and curriculum development to include e-learning.

5. Knowledge of purchasing methods and procedures.

6. Knowledge of state and federal laws rules regulations and statutes pertaining to state purchasing operations preferred.

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

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

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

10. Skill to interpret and apply rules regulations policies and procedures.

11. Skill in administrative problem-solving techniques.

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

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

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

15. Skill to plan and budget for various training programs.

16. Skill in public address and conducting training programs.

17. Skill in researching Texas Government Codes and manuals for knowledge and understanding of Texas Procurement regulations.

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 educational aides LCD projectors 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 supervisors 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
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EMAIL

I. JOB SUMMARY

Performs advanced training and development work. Work involves implementation of training programs; and developing coordinating evaluating and conducting training sessions using a variety of training methods and interpreting Government Code and policies and procedures. Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

II. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

A. Develops training programs to include evaluating and analyzing training needs regarding state procurement policies and procedures state-mandated procurement certification continuing education and staff development and testing.

B. Researches develops plans organizes and delivers agency training using a variety of instructional techniques to meet specific training staff development and continuing education needs; and selects and develops instructional methods training aids manuals and other materials.

C. Formulates policies and procedures for training programs; and conducts reviews to determine compliance with state procurement certification requirements laws rules regulations policies and procedures.

D. Assists in the preparation of program budget requests; assists in preparing reports; and maintains training activity records.

E. Assigns reviews and oversees the work of others.

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

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.

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 Auditors Office