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Texas Department of Transportation · 1 day ago

Training Specialist V- Instructional Designer

Austin, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Texas Department of Transportation is dedicated to designing and delivering impactful training programs. The Training Specialist V - Instructional Designer will collaborate with subject matter experts to craft innovative, learner-centered solutions that enhance workforce development and drive organizational excellence.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Facilitates meetings

Monitors training evaluation systems including statistical analysis of cost data, student demographics, curriculum content analysis, instructional techniques, and strategies and knowledge transfer

Oversees the conversion of traditional Instructor Led Training (ILT) to VILT (Virtual Instructor Led) delivery, on-line learning, or blended distance learning approaches

Conducts curriculum revisions and reviews

Conducts reviews with special emphasis in the use of instructional technologies for both e-learning and Instructional delivery

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

Maintains liaison with department training coordinators, sponsoring steering or oversight committees and training support personnel

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

Instructs courses in management, staff development, automation, technical/engineering or other topics; follows approved lesson plans by either ILT or by means of VILT delivery

Participates in writing or rewriting of courses to be delivered

Oversees needs assessment to develop a master calendar

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

Reviews trend analysis and prepares operating plan consistent with trends

Travels/drives to administer/perform training functions

Serves as supervisor in their absence

Performs other job related responsibilities as assigned

Qualification

Instructional DesignAdult Learning PrinciplesTraining Program DevelopmentStatistical AnalysisVirtual Instructor Led TrainingCurriculum DevelopmentTraining Delivery TechniquesProject CoordinationPublic RelationsFacilitation SkillsPresentation SkillsCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

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

5 years of experience in training, adult education or staff development activities (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent)

Valid driver's license

Preferred

Extensive knowledge of organizational concepts, structures, and procedures

Extensive knowledge of developing, implementing and managing adult training and development programs

Extensive knowledge of developing and coordinating training programs

Extensive knowledge of alternative training delivery methods including computer-based training, interactive course work and distance learning

Extensive knowledge of training delivery techniques and methodology

Extensive knowledge of delivery methodology

Extensive knowledge of quality management/continuous improvement methods, policies, and procedures

Extensive knowledge of group dynamics

Considerable knowledge of statistical analysis methodologies and reporting procedures

Considerable knowledge of performance monitoring and reporting standards

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 scheduling work assignments

Expert skill in public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external

Expert skill in instructing others

Expert skill in developing and giving presentations

Proficient skill in establishing plans and setting objectives and goals that support overall business strategy/results; anticipating and adjusting for problems/roadblocks

Proficient skill in research and analysis methodologies

Proficient skill in maintaining effective working relationships with others

Proficient skill in overseeing and coordinating projects and program activities

Proficient skill in planning, assigning, directing, coordinating and reviewing the work of professional, administrative and technical employees

Proficient skill in leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of 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 communicating technical information effectively

Proficient skill in using training equipment and materials

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

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

Delegates both routine and important tasks and decisions; shares authority but has ultimate accountability