DPS - TOD - Leadership Learning Specialist
Job in
Austin, Travis County, Texas, 78716, USA
Listing for:
Texas
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-01
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
Education Administration, Professional Development
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Management
Education Administration, Professional Development
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: DPS - TOD - Leadership Learning Specialist - 0824
General Description
Performs highly advanced (senior-level) consultative and technical assistance work related to the department’s education, training, and leadership development programs. Work involves overseeing educational programs, and providing consultative and technical assistance to agency staff, higher education entities, and/or governmental agencies. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
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Essential Duties / Responsibilities
Oversee, plan, develop, implement, and monitor comprehensive leadership development and educational programs with overarching yearly, quarterly, and monthly program components that can be executed by field instructors, internal staff, and external stakeholders at partner organizations. Evaluate feedback impacting current trending issues, program needs based on vocational realities and industry best practices.Coordinate and collaborate as a liaison to divisional leaders, partner agencies, and internal staff to support and provide technical assistance related to professional skills, leadership development, and supervisory competencies.Oversee and facilitate the development of instructor cadre and field instructors in areas of teaching, curriculum development, professional development, and relevant leadership training.Analyze and oversee the development of teaching methods, curriculum, training programs, and educational resources in support of classroom training, distance learning, and e‑learning environments. Prepare and review recommendations for innovative program enhancements.Facilitate special projects and advanced learning environments for agency personnel, partner agencies, and other organizations that facilitate the development of leadership competencies, supervisory skills, and agency effectiveness.Review, design, and develop methods for assessing and evaluating training effectiveness. Evaluate data, industry trends, current research, and relevant innovations. Document and review policies, procedures, manuals, standards, and plans in accordance with program objectives and goals.Coordinate the collection, organization, analysis, and preparation of materials in response to requests for program information and reports. Analyze legislation to develop recommendations for policy and program issues relating to implementation, improvement, and changes in program development.Consult and collaborate with colleges, universities, partner agencies, and professional groups to coordinate improvement and identify best practices and methodologies to produce more effective programming, improve the educational dynamics, and/or address areas of concern.Coordinate involvement in committees and collaborate with staff internally as well as externally to develop, train, and implement new methods or procedures. Provide presentations and content for professional groups, partner organizations, and other state or federal agencies to enhance consistency and continuity in leadership and professional development.Perform budgetary analysis as it pertains to program deliverables and complete asset quality audit. Investigate and seek out grant opportunities to further the leadership development programs and the organization as a whole.Serves as team lead. May plan, assign, and/or supervise the work of others. Serves as acting supervisor in absence of LDU Manager.Attend work regularly and observe approved work hours in accordance with agency leave and attendance policies.Perform other duties as assigned.General Qualifications and Requirements
Education – High School Diploma/equivalent required. Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Leadership, Leadership Development, or related major preferred.
Experience – Special emphasis within policing and/or public safety preferred. Minimum of four (4) years’ experience conducting classes or courses in learning situations for adults (post high school/college). Minimum…
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