FOOD&NUTRITIONTRAINING&DEVELOPMENTSPECIALIST

Salary Information:B21, $5,400.00 - $5,880.00/MO

State Classification:1784 - Training and Development Specialist IV

FLSA Status: Exempt

Posting Number:26-58168-1R

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.

HOWTOAPPLY

Apply online via CAPPSApplicants applying in Work In Texas (WIT) will be required to complete additional supplemental questions, optionally provide EEO information including how you heard about the job, and provide an electronic signature in the CAPPS Career Section to be considered for the position.

WHO ARE WE

The 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 DO

The 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 RESPONSIBILITIES

Analyze, instructionally design,develop,andupdateinstructor-ledtraining(ILT),virtualinstructor-ledtraining(vILT),andeLearningtrainingmaterials, programs, courses, and delivery systems in collaboration with departments, subject matter experts, employees, customers, and stakeholders to meet internal and external goals and objectives.

Followstandardguidelinesforassignedtraininggoals,curricula,courseoutlines,instructionalmethods,trainingaids,manuals, and other instructional materials on all applicable federal and state rules and regulations pertaining to the nutrition programs administered by TDA.

Schedule and conduct synchronous and asynchronous training for internalandexternalcustomers,asassigned.Serveasatrainer, presenter,andfacilitator for the following, as assigned:

a)Conferences, workshops, and webinars

b)TDAF&Nsection & division training,

c)TDAF&N employee developmenttraining

d)and othertargetaudiences.

Createandutilizetrainingmaterialsusingavarietyoftechniquesandformats,suchaseLearning,lecture,roleplaying, simulations, scenarios, case studies, videos, games, team exercises, group discussions, etc.

Conduct and attend onboarding and job-shadowing activities such as the Administrative Review, on-site visits, interviews,etc.,withinF&N,theEducationServiceCenters(ESCs),and/orContractingEntities(CEs)toidentifygaps in training coursework and foster employee development.

Keepabreastof,andutilize,bestpracticesinadultlearning,researchmethodologies,andinstructionaldesignprinciplesaswell as computer and technology skills to develop and deliver training. Keep abreast of federal program trends and policies. May train and mentor others in work processes and procedures.

Review assigned training requests and training materials submitted to TDA Training for approval. Determine if submitted requestsarerelevanttoF&Ngoalsandobjectives.CoordinatewithotherF&Nsectionsandsubjectmatterexpertstoreview proposed materials through publication.

Compile,analyze,andevaluatetraining-relateddata(fromsourcessuchascourseregistration,attendance, knowledge assessments, feedback surveys, polls, etc.) and integratesolutions and recommendations into assignments.

FollowallTDApoliciesandprocedures.

Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS FORTHEPOSITION (To be considered for the position, applicants must submit a State of Texas Application through CAPPS or WIT – experience listed on the application and/or resume must state how each of the following qualifications are met).

Bachelor’sDegree(oneyearofworkexperiencerelatedtotheprimaryresponsibilitiesmaysubstituteforoneyearofcollege).

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 QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum 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&ABILITIES

Knowledge 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.

PHYSICALREQUIREMENTS&WORKING CONDITIONS

Normalofficeworkenvironmentandmayhaveexposuretodustandenvironmentalallergensconsistentwithnormalbusiness activities and human contact. Mostly sedentary in nature but may involve walking; standing; pulling and pushing; kneeling, stooping, and bending; performing tasks requiring fine motor skills and coordination; and safely lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds.Must be able to work extended periods at a computer and may require working extended hours and some evenings and weekends, as needed. May involve travel (up to *20%), occasionally overnight.

TELEWORK & WORK HOURS

The 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 Sponsorship

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.

BENEFITS

The 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:

üRetirement Plan

üPaid Group Health & Life Insurance for employees

üPaid Holidays

üPaid Vacation Leave

üPaid Sick Leave

üLongevity Pay

üDental

üVision

üDependent Optional Life Insurance

üVoluntary AD&D Insurance

üDependent Health & Life Insurance

üHealth & Dependent care flexible spending accounts

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. A skills exercise may be conducted at the time of the interview.

Due to the high volume of applications, we do not accept telephone calls. If you submitted your application through the CAPPS Careers Section, you may check the status of your application by accessing your profile and selecting My Jobpage and then selecting My Submissions. To be considered for the position, applicants must complete additional supplemental questions, optionally provide EEO information including how you heard about the job, and provide an electronic signature in the CAPPS Career Section.

*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.

**Foreign Credentials: upload an evaluation of your coursework if you have obtained a degree(s) from a school outside of the United States; otherwise, we cannot give you credit for your degree. Some organizations that provide evaluation services are:

Foreign Credential Services of America

1910 Justin Lane, Austin, TX 78757-2411
Phone: 512-459-8428

SpanTran: The Evaluation Company

2400 Augusta Drive, Suite 451 Houston, TX 77057
Phone: 713-266-8805

Global Credential Evaluators, Inc.

P.O. Box 9203 College Station, TX 77842
Phone: 512-528-0908

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.

Go to https://texasskillstowork.com/, https://www.onetonline.org/, or http://www.careeronestop.org/ for assistance in translating your military experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications/requirements, and skill sets.

AdditionalMilitaryOccupationalSpecialty(MOS)CodeorCrosswalkinformationisavailablefromtheTexasStateAuditor’s OfficeatHuman Resources and Training and DevelopmentMOS Codes.

*This posting will fill positions #56908, #57552, #58168.