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FOOD & NUTRITION TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST

Salary Information:
B21, $5,400.00 - $5,880.00/MO

State Classification: 1784 - Training and Development Specialist IV

FLSA Status: Exempt

Posting Number: 26-57552-3R

Location: Austin, Houston, or San Antonio, TX

Telework Option: TDA does not offer telework, and all employees are required to be physically present for work.

Apply online via CAPPS. Applicants applying in Work In Texas (WIT) will be required to complete additional supplemental questions, optionally provide EEO information including how you heard about the job, and provide an electronic signature in the CAPPS Career Section to be considered for the position.

The Texas Department of Agriculture's (TDA) Food and Nutrition Division administers 12 federal child and special nutrition and more than $2.5 billion in federal money annually used to fund the programs for the State of Texas. These programs aim to reduce hunger, encourage strong nutrition, and support local economies across Texas.

The Food & Nutrition (F&N) Training and Development Specialist performs highly complex training and development work in a fast-paced, multi-faceted environment. This position will analyze, design, develop, conduct, and evaluate training programs (employee performance-based, federal program, and compliance) for the Texas Department of Agriculture’s (TDA) Food and Nutrition (F&N) division. This position will frequently collaborate with departments, subject matter experts, employees, customers, and stakeholders on training needs.

This position works under limited supervision with moderate latitude in the use of initiative and independent judgment.

• Analyze, instructionally design, develop, and update instructor‑led training (ILT), virtual instructor‑led training (vILT), and eLearning training materials, programs, courses, and delivery systems in collaboration with departments, subject matter experts, employees, customers, and stakeholders to meet internal and external goals and objectives.
• Follow standard guidelines for assigned training goals, curricula, course outlines, instructional methods, training aids, manuals, and other instructional materials on all applicable federal and state rules and regulations pertaining to the nutrition programs administered by TDA.
• Schedule and conduct synchronous and asynchronous training for internal and external customers, as assigned. Serve as a trainer, presenter, and facilitator for the following, as assigned:

• Conferences, workshops, and webinars
• TDA F&N section & division training
• TDA F&N employee development training
• and other target audiences.

Create and utilize training materials using a variety of techniques and formats, such as eLearning, lecture, role playing, simulations, scenarios, case studies, videos, games, team exercises, group discussions, etc.

Conduct and attend onboarding and job-shadowing activities such as the Administrative Review, on‑site visits, interviews, etc., within F&N, the Education Service Centers (ESCs), and/or Contracting Entities (CEs) to identify gaps in training coursework and foster employee development.

Keep abreast of, and utilize, best practices in adult learning, research methodologies, and instructional design principles as well as computer and technology skills to develop and deliver training. Keep abreast of federal program trends and policies. May train and mentor others in work processes and procedures.

Review assigned training requests and training materials submitted to TDA Training for approval. Determine if submitted requests are relevant to F&N goals and objectives. Coordinate with other F&N sections and subject matter experts to review proposed materials through publication.

Compile, analyze, and evaluate training‑related data (from sources such as course registration, attendance, knowledge assessments, feedback surveys, polls, etc.) and integrate solutions and recommendations into assignments.

Follow all TDA policies and procedures.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Bachelor’s Degree (one year of work experience related to the…