TDA - F&N Training Development Specialist (57552)
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Texas
$5,400 - $5,880 a month
Description
FOOD & NUTRITION TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
Salary Information: $5,400.00 - $5,880.00/MO – B21
State Classification: Training and Development Specialist IV - 1784
FLSA Status: Exempt
Posting Number: 26-57552-2R
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 WIT must complete the supplemental questions to be considered for the position. To complete the supplemental questions, go to CAPPS Recruit.
WHO ARE WEThe 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.
WHAT YOU’LL DOThe 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.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIESa) Conferences, workshops, and webinars
b) TDA F&N section & division training,
c) TDA F&N employee development training
d) and other target audiences.
Bachelor’s Degree (one year of work experience related to the primary responsibilities may substitute 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.
Work experience with, ADDIE instructional design method, MS Teams, MS Office Suite, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Adobe Pro.
Valid Texas driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSMinimum one (1) year of work experience in operating or teaching federal nutrition programs and/or performing compliance reviews for federal nutrition programs.
Work experience developing and delivering training to adult learners.
Work experience with a learning management system (LMS).
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIESKnowledge of all 12 federal nutrition programs administered by TDA; of training and development procedures and techniques; of learning management and learning content management systems; of group processes, group dynamics, and interpersonal relations; of instructional and curriculum design.
Skill in oral and written communication; in providing customer service excellence to both internal and external customers; in instructing others; in using a computer and applicable software; and in facilitating workshops.
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing; to formulate learning objectives, to develop training objectives; to assess the effectiveness of training and assess training needs; to provide guidance to others; and to exercise sound judgment and discretion.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONSThe agency does not offer telework. TDA employees are required to be physically present for work.
The agency’s core business hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. TDA also provides limited customer service between 6:00-8:00 a.m. and 5:00-6:00 p.m.
H-1B Visa SponsorshipWe are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.
BENEFITSThe State of Texas offers a variety of benefits for you and your family that are comprehensive and, on average, make up about one-third of total compensation. Benefits include:
ü Retirement Plan
ü Paid Group Health & Basic Life Insurance for employees
ü Paid Holidays
ü Paid Vacation Leave
ü Paid Sick Leave
ü Longevity Pay
ü Dental
ü Vision
ü Dependent Optional Life Insurance
ü Voluntary AD&D Insurance
ü Dependent Health & Life Insurance
ü Health & Dependent care flexible spending accounts
Only candidates selected for a skills exercise/interview will be contacted. A skills exercise may be conducted for interview purposes.
- A valid government-issued driver’s license, which is recognized by the Texas Department of Public Safety and in good standing, and an acceptable driving record are required. TDA will verify this information with the Texas Department of Public Safety. Applicants with a driver’s license not issued by the State of Texas should obtain and be prepared to provide a copy of their current driving record on or before their first day
Background Checks: A criminal conviction records check is required for applicants who are selected for a position.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO): TDA is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, military status, or protected activity.
Reasonable Accommodations: If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who calls you to schedule your interview or an HR representative at 512-463-7423. Whenever possible, please give the hiring or HR representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request.
TDA participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security, with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
Military and Former Foster Child Employment Preference: TDA complies with the provisions of the veterans and former foster child employment preference acts. Please contact our Human Resources-Veterans Liaison at (512) 463-7454 for assistance.
Additional Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) Code or Crosswalk information is available from the Texas State Auditor’s Office at Human Resources and Training and Development MOS Codes.