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SENIOR TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST Salary Information: $6,720 - $7,350.00/MO. B24 State Classification: Training and Development Specialist VI -1786 FLSA Status: Exempt Posting Number: 25-61242-1 Location: Austin, Ft. Worth, Houston, Lubbock, or Waco, TX HOW TO APPLY 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: https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/551/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en. WHO ARE WE The Texas Department of Agricultures Food and Nutrition Division administers 12 federal child and special nutrition programs and more than $2.5 billion in federal money annually. These programs aim to reduce hunger, encourage strong nutrition, and support local economies across Texas. WHAT YOULL DO The Senior Food Nutrition (FN) Training and Development Specialist performs highly advanced training and development work. As the Senior, this position is responsible for multiple training programs and initiatives for the Texas Department of Agricultures (TDA) Food and Nutrition (FN) Division. You will lead the review, coordination, and delegation of training projects and tasks for the training team while evaluating the quality and quantity of work produced which must meet the agencys standards. This position is responsible for managing the scheduling, logistics, hosting, and critical review of training materials and training programs for internal and external customers. This position will frequently collaborate with departmental leadership, subject matter experts, employees, customers, and stakeholders on training needs, goals, and effectiveness and will receive feedback and guidance on training processes to achieve goals. You will work under minimal supervision with extensive latitude in the use of initiative and independent judgement. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Analyze, instructionally design, develop, critically edit, and provide project management systems and quality assurance measures on the sections workflow of all instructor-led training (ILT), virtual instructor-led training (vILT), and eLearning materials, programs, courses, and delivery systems. Keep projects in line with required timelines and in alignment with the Director of Compliance and Collaboration and Assistant Director for Training directives. Develop and implement standard processes for the development, revision, and publication of training content and resources. Implement USDA professional standards, continuing education credits, and certifications are followed, when and where applicable. Schedule and conduct synchronous and asynchronous training for internal and external customers, as assigned. Lead the selection and justification of topics, trainers, and presenters for FN conferences. Serve as a trainer, presenter, editor, and facilitator for the following, as assigned: Conferences, workshops, and webinars; TDA FN section division training; TDA FN employee development training; and and other target audiences. Provide training and evaluation to section staff and contractors on software tools used. Organize and summarize training materials and contents of training materials maintained by TDA and contractors in a systematic and orderly methodology. Lead the development and coordination of onboarding and job-shadowing activities, such as the Administrative Review, on-site visits, interviews, etc., within FN, the Education Service Centers (ESCs), and/or Contracting Entities (CEs) to identify training gaps and foster employee development. Keep abreast of, evaluate, coach, and critically evalua e staff and contractors on the application of established adult learning principles, instructional design, presentation and facilitation methodologies, as well as federal program trends and policies. Develop and provide project management systems and quality assurance measures on the sections external and internal requests and assignments. Assign priorities to projects, delegate staff assignments, and meet with stakeholders to ensure viability of projects. Develop and maintain a centralized repository for data and feedback from sections projects. Host lessons learned meetings with stakeholders in a timely manner and develop strategies to improve the teams advancement in initiatives. Manage the design and functionality of hosting platforms for storage and posting of training materials for all stakeholders; collaborate with subject matter experts to solve issues; and make recommendations and suggestions regarding software used to author learning content. Follow all TDA policies and procedures. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications: QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION Bachelors Degree (one year of work experience related to the primary responsibilities may substitute for one year of college). Minimum five (5) years of work experience in operating or teaching federal nutrition programs or performing compliance reviews for federal nutrition programs. Minimumseven (7) years of work experience managing the full content development lifecycle from needs analysis to training evaluation of adult learning performance-based employee training programs in an organizational, a governmental, or corporate setting. Work experience with a learning management system, ADDIE instruction design, Articulate, Cloudberry, MS Office Suite, MS Teams or other virtual platform, Adobe DC, SmartSheet, and SharePoint. Valid Texas drivers license and an acceptable driving record. 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. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS WORKING CONDITIONS Normal office work environment and may have exposure to dust and environmental allergens consistent with normal business 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 TDA has a telework policy that will allow eligible positions to telework up to two (2) days per weekafter completing six (6) months of employment with the agency. The employee must meet eligibility criteria set forth in the Telework Policy