Training & Development Specialist VI

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Functional

Title:

Training & Development Specialist VI

Job Title:

Training & Dev Specialist VI

Agency:
Health & Human Services Comm

Department:
Regulatory Svcs Trng

Posting Number: 19670

Closing Date: 09/04/2026

Posting Audience:
Internal and External

Occupational Category:
Education Training and Library

Salary Range: $5,797.66 - $9,508.25

Pay Frequency:
Monthly

Salary Group: TEXAS-B-25

Shift: Day

Additional

Shift: Days (First)

Telework:
Eligible for Telework

Travel:
Up to 80%

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Full Time/Part Time:
Full time

FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt:
Exempt

Facility

Location:

Job Location City: HOUSTON

Job Location Address: 5425 POLK ST

Other Locations:

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Performs highly advanced and/or supervisory (senior-level) surveyor field supervision and training of nurse, social work, dietary, investigator and general surveyors assigned to the long-term care orientation program. Work involves overseeing the development and evaluation of regional educational and training programs. Responsible for planning, assigning, and supervising training and training field experiences of new surveyors within a region. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Training & Development Specialist VI - Starting Market Rate Annual Salary $81,121.45

Essential Job Functions:

* 25% Provide direct supervision of field surveyors. Provide guidance to field surveyors and survey staff in the implementation of and compliance with state and federal regulations for long-term care facilities.

* 30% Provide guidance to field surveyors regarding agency personnel policies and procedures; implement and assures compliance with personnel procedures; and keeps management apprised of sensitive issues regarding personnel, surveys, and/or providers.

* 20% Provide Technical Assistance and Field Training:
Provides field supervision of surveyors and interpretation of state and federal regulations, protocols, and principles of documentation, to survey staff and industry.

* 10% Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of training programs, identifies issues, processes, and staff that require additional training. Participates in training for all staff including new employees.

* 15% Perform Administrative Duties:
Complete evaluations for new surveyors according to policy; identifies non-performance issues and applies policy as necessary; act as a liaison between Curriculum and Training (CAT) and other program areas and agencies, and conduct special projects as assigned.

Registrations, Licensure Requirements or

Certifications:

Degree from an accredited college/university is required. Must possess a valid Texas driver license or obtain it no later than 90 days after hire date to drive a state vehicle.

Knowledge Skills Abilities:

Knowledge of automation programs utilized by Long-term Care Regulatory Services programs such as TULIP, ASPEN, iQIES, etc.

Knowledge Skills Abilities:
Knowledge of Long-term Care Regulation Services Intermediate Care Facilities policies and procedures.

Knowledge of employee development principles, practices, and techniques.

Knowledge of group processes, group dynamics, and interpersonal relations.

Knowledge of innovation training and development techniques and best practices.

Knowledge of and ability to apply instructional design and curriculum development principles, including the development of learning objectives.

Skill and experience in problem identification, analysis, and resolution.

Skill in effective verbal and written communication.

Skill in evaluating quality and effectiveness of employee development programs and analyzing results.

Skill in facilitating workshops, training and development sessions, and meetings.

Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

Skill in applying training and employee development procedures and techniques.

Skill in using a computer and applicable software such as ASPEN, TULIP, iQIES, and Microsoft Office Suite including MS Teams.

Ability to manage workload within a given timeframe and/or deadlines.

Ability to summarize complex information for agency decision-makers.

Ability to assess and analyze employee development needs an develop effective project plans.

Ability to develop employee development…