DPS - DLD - DL Training Specialist

Job Title DPS - DLD - DL Training Specialist - 1785

This position is located at the Austin HQ office.

Weekend work may be required, on occasion.

This position is for an extended hours facility. Work schedules begin as early as 7:00am and may end as late as 8:00pm.

Perform advanced (senior-level) training work. Work involves overseeing the planning, developing, scheduling, conducting, and evaluating of training and educational programs; and analyzing training programs. May train others and supervise the work of others. Work under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

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.

• Plan, design, and develop curricula; develop methods for the assessment and evaluation of training and identifies long-term training goals.
• Develop, review, revise and implement training programs, policies, and procedures; evaluate data and review reports.
• Design, create, evaluate and review training materials; recommend modifications to improve results of training aids and text materials.
• Advise staff in resolving training problems and ensure the effective use of modern training methods and techniques.
• Promote the use of training services, methods, and techniques. Collaborate with managers of the Division and the service in resolving training problems and ensure training is effective.
• May evaluate, recommend, or plan supplemental training programs with private employers and state or federal agencies.
• Develop standard operating procedural manuals for training programs.
• May manage contracts for training services.
• Conduct various training sessions for other training activities within the Department and for collaborations other agencies.
• May oversee, train and supervise the work of others.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Education - Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in training and development, education, human resource management, public administration, organizational development, business management, learning theory and processes, or related discipline is required.
Experience - Minimum of five (5) years
¿ work experience in curriculum development, facilitation and training is required.
Substitution

Note:

Additional work experience of the type described or other related education may be substituted for one another on a year-for-year basis.
Licensure and/or Certification - If driving is required must possess a valid driver license from state of residence.
Regulatory knowledge - Knowledge of applicable departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; knowledge of criminal law proceedings and rules of evidence. Knowledge of instructional, curriculum, design and evaluation. The ability to coach others and facilitate groups.
Supervisory/Managerial/Leadership skills - Ability to provide leadership; supervise the work of others; influence others and ability to identify and solve problems. Knowledge of and ability to apply training procedures and techniques and of adult education principles, practices, and techniques. Formulate learning objectives, develop training objectives, and assess the effectiveness of training.
Interpersonal Skills - Ability to work effectively with coworkers, internal/external customers, employees, etc. Position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact, diplomacy, and an ability to establish and maintain effective working/professional relationships with external and internal customers. Knowledge of group processes, group…