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Texas Department of Transportation · 1 day ago

Training Specialist III- Program Administrator

Austin, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

4+ years exp

The Texas Department of Transportation is seeking a Training Specialist III- Program Administrator to instruct, plan, develop, coordinate, deliver, and evaluate department training classes or programs. This role involves establishing work plans, coordinating training schedules, and providing consultation on training matters.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Assists in the identification of courses to be converted to a VTC format, on-line course format or blended learning format

Conducts curriculum revisions and reviews

Designs and develops methods, including surveys, for assessing and evaluating training effectiveness and sets up evaluation measures

Establishes course schedules and district or division training slots based on annual needs

Facilitates meetings

Follows approved lesson plans by either Instructor Led Training (ILT) or by means of Video Maintains liaison with Department training coordinators, sponsoring steering or oversight Monitors and oversees instructional program area and associated budgets

Organizes and directs training teams and resources to complete staff development and instructional projects

Participates in the writing or rewriting of courses to be delivered in VTC, on-line or blended learning training delivery formats

Performs trend analysis and/or prepares special research projects and statistical reports

Plans, designs, develops, coordinates, administers and instructs Department training programs in management, staff development, automation, technical/engineering or other topics which may include use of basic instructional technologies

Provides consultation to districts and divisions on training matters regarding evaluation, alternative training strategies, including related costs and e-learning delivery methodologies

Represents the districts or divisions the Department at meetings related to training or staff development

Researches and reviews commercial materials for inclusion in the Department's training curricula

Travels/drives to administer/perform training functions

Performs other job related responsibilities as assigned

Qualification

Curriculum developmentTraining program administrationFacilitating meetingsAdult educationTechnical communicationPresentation skillsTeam coordinationRelationship managementUsing training equipmentData analysisEffective communicationProblem-solving

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Education, Communications, Business or related disciplines

4 years training, adult education or staff development activities

Valid driver's license

Expert skill in speaking to present images and ideas in a clear, concise, organized, and interesting manner to optimize audience understanding and keep the group focused

Expert skill in facilitating groups using effective communications methods; contributing to and guiding groups in defining objectives, staying on task and reaching consensus; soliciting participation, challenging ideas and summarizing accomplishments and planned actions

Expert skill in communicating technical information effectively

Expert skill in instructing others

Expert skill in developing and giving presentations

Proficient skill in scheduling work assignments

Proficient skill in maintaining effective working relationships with others

Proficient skill in planning and coordinating workshops, seminars, and task force activities

Proficient skill in coordinating labor, materials, and equipment

Proficient skill in evaluating products, equipment, and material

Proficient skill in analyzing and organizing business and technical data

Proficient skill in preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files, and reports

Proficient skill in using training equipment and materials

Proficient skill in using computers, application programs, applications, and systems

Proficient skill in maintaining a safe working environment

Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals

Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools

Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs

Standing-prolonged periods of time

Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers

Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading