HIV​/STD Workforce Training Specialist

Posting 21583
-Posted
10/13/2026

- Dept of State Health Services

- HIV Prevention

- Life, Physical, and Social Science

- Eligible for Telework
-b. $3000 - $4999 per month

DSHS is committed to hiring skilled and dedicated individuals who share a passion for public health to pursue our vision of A Healthy Texas . If you are looking to make an impact and tackle new challenges, we encourage you to consider a career with us.

Employee Benefits:

DSHS offers insurance coverage and other benefits available through the State of Texas Group Benefits Plan administered by the Employee Retirement System of Texas (ERS). To learn more about all the benefits available to you as a DSHS employee and other DSHS opportunities for early career pathways, visit the DSHS Careers Page .

Functional

Title:

HIV/STD Workforce Training Specialist

Job Title:

Training and Development Spec3
Agency: Dept of State Health Services
Department: HIV Prevention
Posting Number: 21583
Closing Date: 10/27/2026
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Life, Physical, and Social Science
Salary Range: $4,020.33 - $5,178.00
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-19
Shift: Day
Additional Shift: None
Telework: Eligible for Telework
Travel: Up to 75%
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full Time/Part Time: Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt
Facility

Location:


Job Location City: AUSTIN
Job Location Address: 201 W HOWARD LN STE 200
Other Locations: None
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Brief

Job Description:

Under the direct supervision of the HIV Prevention Manager, the Training and Development Specialist III (TDS III) performs complex journey-level training and development work for the HIV/STD Section-HIV/STD Prevention Unit. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

The position facilitates virtual and in-person training, supports curriculum and program development, collects and analyzes training data, prepares reports, coordinates training events, and Builds and maintains collaborative relationships with internal programs and external partners to coordinate training activities. The role requires knowledge of adult learning principles, classroom management, facilitation techniques, cultural humility, public health concepts, and program guidelines. It also requires strong communication, organization, data analysis, and coordination skills, as well as the ability to travel extensively throughout Texas to support workforce training needs.

EFJ 1:
Training Facilitation (40%)

The TDS III supports training and development, typically in a classroom or online setting. The position facilitates small, medium, and large-group training sessions, professional development courses, and virtual and in-person learning sessions. The TDS III works in conjunction with TDS IV to organize and prepare training materials and supplies, including the printing of handouts, notebooks, and training prompts. Partners with the TDS IV to coordinate training events, including confirming dates, locations, facilitators, participant capacity, training materials, and logistical needs to ensure effective course delivery.

Ensuring the participants' printed materials are ready and available at the beginning of the training.

This position requires familiarity with adult learning theory, classroom management, and facilitation techniques, as well as the ability to apply them in instruction. TDS III is responsible for delivering curricula using approved policies, procedures, and techniques.

The position provides in-person training for the workforce at locations across the State of Texas. Provides administrative and program support for virtual or webinar-based training, using approved platforms and tools, 35% of the time. The position works with diverse audiences with varying backgrounds and knowledge bases. The TDS III utilizes cultural humility as a foundational approach to delivering services on behalf of DSHS.

The position is responsible for the adherence to course delivery requirements and to all State, Federal, and programmatic guidelines and expectations related to the delivery of all services at all times. Classroom management and adult learning theory are…