Training and Development Specialist II Victim Services Victim Services Division (714600) GRANT FUNDED

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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**This position is a temporary position grant-funded through 09/30/2026. Continued employment is contingent upon adequate funding and the need for the position as determined by the agency.**

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:

Shenesia Jenkins
Human Resources Headquarters
2 Financial Plaza STE 600
Huntsville TX 77340
PH
EMAIL

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 Human Resources Business Administration
Criminal Justice Education or a related field preferred. Each year of experience as
described below may be substituted for thirty semester hours from an accredited college or
university on a year-for-year basis.

2. Administrative support criminal justice technical program support teaching training or
staff development experience preferred.

3. Victim service experience preferred.

4. Experience in developing or conducting training preferred.

5. Experience with Adobe Captivate and Adobe Connect preferred.

6. Experience in writing or administering grants preferred.

Knowledge and Skills

1. Knowledge of training procedures and techniques.

2. Knowledge of adult education principles practices and techniques.

3. Knowledge of learning management and learning content management systems.

4. Knowledge of group process group dynamics interpersonal relations and classroom
management.

5. Knowledge of instructional and curriculum design.

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

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 public address and conducting training programs.

12. Skill to formulate learning objectives and to develop training objectives.

13. Skill to assess training needs and participate in the development of training programs.

14. Skill to assess the effectiveness of training delivery.

15. Skill in oral and written communication.

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

17. Skill in the use of Adobe Captivate and Connect or equivalent.

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

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.

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.

JOB SUMMARY

Performs routine training and development work. Work involves planning organizing and
conducting educational and training sessions using a variety of training methods. Works under
moderate supervision with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

A. Assesses and analyzes training needs; researches develops reviews and assesses Victim
Services Division training programs and materials related to the Texas Victim Assistance
Training (TVAT) Academy TVAT Online and other victim services live and web-based training
and recommends modifications; formulates learning objectives; and plans designs and
develops methods for the assessment and evaluation of training effectiveness.

B. Delivers training in a classroom distance learning or e-learning environment; organizes and
prepares materials for training courses such as notebooks handouts flip-charts projectors
laptops or other resources; plans and develops curricula and course outlines; selects
instructional methods; and develops training aids manuals and other materials for Victim
Services Division training to include the TVAT Academy TVAT Online and live and web-based
training.

C. Assists in preparing reports; prepares articles for in-house publications; and maintains statistical
data related to training.

D. Coordinates training presentations; and provides training and technical assistance to other
agencies and organizations.

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