TDA - Famp;N Training& Development Specialist

Food Nutrition Training Development Specialist

Salary: B21, $5,400.00 - $5,880.00 per month. State Classification: 1784 - Training and Development Specialist. Posting Number: 26-57552-3R.

Location:

Austin, Houston, or San Antonio, TX. Telework Option:
None; employees must be physically present.

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

The FN Training and Development Specialist performs highly complex training and development work in a fast‑paced, multi‑faceted environment. The role includes analyzing, designing, developing, conducting, and evaluating training programs (employee performance‑based, federal program, and compliance) for the TDA Food and Nutrition division, and collaborating with departments, SMEs, employees, customers, and stakeholders on training needs.

• 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 and SMEs.
• Follow standard guidelines for assigned training goals, curricula, course outlines, instructional methods, training aids, manuals, and other instructional materials, adhering to all applicable federal and state rules and regulations pertaining to TDA nutrition programs.
• Schedule and conduct synchronous and asynchronous training—including conferences, workshops, webinars, TDA FN section division training, employee development training, and other target audiences.
• Create and utilize training materials using a variety of techniques and formats (eLearning, lecture, role‑playing, simulations, scenarios, case studies, videos, games, team exercises, group discussions, etc.).
• Conduct and attend onboarding and job‑shadowing activities (Administrative Review, on‑site visits, interviews, etc.) to identify gaps in training coursework and foster employee development.
• Keep abreast of best practices in adult learning, research methodologies, instructional design principles, and computer/technology skills to develop and deliver training.
• Stay current on federal program trends and policies; may train and mentor others in work processes and procedures.
• Review training requests and materials for approval, ensuring alignment with FN goals and objectives.
• Coordinate with other FN sections and SMEs to review proposed materials for publication.
• Compile, analyze, and evaluate training‑related data (registration, attendance, knowledge assessments, feedback surveys, polls, etc.) and integrate recommendations into assignments.
• Follow all TDA policies and procedures and perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree (or one year of related work experience for one year of college).
• Minimum three (3) years of work experience developing and delivering training and/or educational curricula, conducting needs analysis, writing learning objectives, and evaluating training.
• Experience with ADDIE instructional design method, MS Teams, MS Office Suite, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Adobe Pro.
• Valid Texas driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

• Minimum one (1) year of work experience operating or teaching federal nutrition programs and/or performing compliance reviews.
• Experience developing and delivering training to adult learners.
• Experience with a learning management system (LMS).

• Knowledge of all 12 federal nutrition programs administered by TDA; training and development procedures and techniques; learning management and content management systems; group processes, dynamics, and interpersonal relations; instructional and curriculum design.
• Skills in oral and written communication; customer service excellence to internal and external customers; instructing others; using computers and applicable software; facilitating workshops.
• Ability to communicate…