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Job Posting: #00043401 Opened: 07/01/2024 Closes: 07/16/2024 Position Title: Training and Development Specialist IV-V Class/Group: 1784 - 1785/ B20 B22 Military Occupation Specialty Code: Army: 70H, 47T, Marine Corps: 8802 Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Exempt Number of Vacancies: 1 Division/Section: Executive Administration/People and Culture Office Salary Range: $5000.00- $5416.67.00 monthly Duration: Regular Hours Worked Weekly: 40 Work Schedule: This position may be eligible for flexible work hours and/or a hybrid work schedule if certain program guidelines are met; working arrangements may change at any time at the sole discretion of the agency. Travel: Occasional Agency Address: 300 West 15th Street, #1300 / Austin, Texas 78701 Web site: https://dir.texas.gov/ Refer Inquiries to: People and Culture Office Telephone: (512) 463-5920 or (512) 475-4612 How To Apply: Select Apply Online to apply for the job athttps://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en You must create a CAPPS Career Section candidate profile or be logged in to apply. Update your profile and apply for the job by navigating through the pages and steps. Once ready, select Submit on the Review and Submit page. If you have problems accessing the CAPPS Career Section, please email the CAPPS Recruiting Help Desk at capps.recruiting@cpa.texas.gov Special Instructions: Applicants must provide in-depth information in theEXPERIENCE CREDENTIALSsection to demonstrate howthey meet the position qualifications. Incomplete applications may result in disqualification. Resumes may be uploaded as an attachment but are not accepted in lieu of the information required in theEXPERIENCE CREDENTIALSsection of the application. Interview Place/Time: Candidates will be notified for appointments as determined by the selection committee. Notice: Section 651.005 of the Government Code requires males, ages 18 through 25 years, to provide proof of their Selective Service registration or proof of their exemption from the requirement as a condition of state employment. Equal Opportunity Employer The Department of Information Resources does not exclude anyone from consideration for recruitment, selection, appointment, training, promotion, retention, or any other personnel action, or deny any benefits or participation in programs or activities, which it sponsors on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability. Please call 512-463-5920 to request reasonable accommodation. Position Description Division: People and Culture Office Class/Group: 1784 - 1785/ B20 B22 Title: Training and Development Specialist IV-V Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Exempt What We Do We are a technology agency powered by people. DIR offers secure, modern, and cost-effective technology to help government entities in Texas serve their constituents. DIR is a fast-paced and collaborative environment with highly motivated, innovative, and engaged employees dedicated to achieving the best value for the state. We have over 250 professionals working at DIR who are honored to serve as the cornerstone of public sector technology in Texas. By joining DIR, you will be an integral part of transforming how technology serves Texans. Position Summary The person in this role will perform highly complex (senior-level) training and development work. Work involves designing, coordinating, and facilitating training and development with small and large groups of employees. Maintains training information and related records systems in compliance with applicable legislation. Provides support for division a d agency meetings. Stays apprised of training and certification legal requirements and industry best practices; recommend changes or modifications to existing policies and programs to remain in compliance and adopt best practices where feasible. Works under the minimal supervision of DIRs Chief People and Culture Officer, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Performs the planning, development, and implementation of employee training and professional development content; Creates and delivers virtual, face-to-face, and blended training programs on technical and non-technical topics, policies, procedures, best practices and software, using instructor led training, workshops, videos, and virtual delivery methods; Plans, directs, and coordinates training and professional development activities, and professional development plans. Serves as DIRs Learning Management System Administrator with responsibility for configuring courses, creating certifications, and learning paths, running reports, and consulting with internal agency staff to create improved learning and professional development experiences; provides high-level technical assistance; creates efficiencies where opportunities occur; and develops policies and procedures for training programs. Designs develops, and oversees innovative, engaging, and effective training programs and materials utilizing web-based (e-learning) training programs, Learning Management Systems, and Content Management Systems. Assists in solving training problems and ensuring the effective use of modern training methods and techniques. Participates in needs analysis studies to determine training needs, learning gaps, and to establish learning and development plans; Serves as a liaison between executive management, supervisors, and employees to create annual training plans. Leads, develops, coordinates, and implements training schedules, tracks completion statuses, and sends reminders to ensure employees are compliant with mandatory training requirements; Ensures employees comply with and maintain training and certification requirements as outlined in legislative statute or job requirements. Collaborate with internal subject matter specialists to analyze training content for accessibility and procure supplemental training programs; Coordinates with the Chief People and Culture Officer to develop and adopt e-learning methodologies for course design. Provides consultation and technical assistance to agency staff on training initiatives and promptly resolves training and system issues; Compiles training results and prepares reports. Performs other work-related duties as assigned. Qualifications: Education Graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in education, human resources, organizational development, human resources development, or a related field. Additional work-related experience may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis. (High-school diploma required) Experience and Training Required Four (4) years of experience training, facilitating, or presenting to small or large groups of technical and non-technical professionals. Four (4) years of experience designing course content, cu