Human Dynamics Trainer - (Austin - Hybrid)

WHO WE ARE: The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) connects people with careers across the state. While we are based in Austin on the north lawn of the Texas State Capitol, we have offices statewide and many of our positions are suitable for teleworking. We're a Family Friendly Certified Workplace with great work-life balance, competitive salaries, extensive opportunities for training and development, and fantastic benefits. This is a hybrid position which is both in-office work and teleworking with travel up to 50% of the time throughout the state of Texas. You must be a Texas resident or willing to relocate to Texas to be hired by TWC. WHO YOU ARE: A creative, experienced, professional trainer who understands how to deliver training to an adult audience. You would be excited to join the Human Dynamics training team, which specializes in delivering management and soft-skills courses. You would be happy to support our department mission: To help TWC and our partners enhance employee workplace skills and productivity through the delivery, development, and coordination of quality learning opportunities, and you would be proud to work for a great state agency with a noble public service mission.

WHAT YOU WILL DO: The Human Dynamics Trainer (Training and Development Specialist IV) performs highly complex (senior-level) training work. Work involves coordinating, developing, evaluating and conducting training sessions using a variety of training methods. May serve as team lead providing guidance to others. Works under limited supervision, with moderate latitude in the use of initiative and independent judgment.

YOU WILL BE TRUSTED TO: Coordinate, research, design, and develop formal complex curricula that require extensive collaboration with high-level administrators and program specialists using approved guidelines and processes. Manage multiple projects using project-management methodology and tools. Coordinate and facilitate meetings with high-level administrators on a frequent basis. Coordinate, prepare, and present classes, train-the-trainer workshops, project meetings, demonstrations, and conferences in most effective manner for employees, service providers, and board staff. Accurately and grammatically prepare documents, including correspondence, proposals, briefings, reports, training materials, and project timelines. Possibly supervise or serve as mentor for other Training and Development staff. Build and maintain communication and working relationships with Administrative and Program staff, community, and co-workers to accomplish the TandD goals and objectives. Work on special projects and other assignments as assigned to meet department goals and objectives. Perform related work as assigned and required to meet the mission and goals of the department, division, and the Texas Workforce Commission agency.

YOU QUALIFY WITH: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in human resources, organizational development, education, or a related field plus three years of experience in positions that provided knowledge of training methods, techniques, and materials as related to individual development, education, and training programs; or in positions that provided knowledge of agency operation or programs which included giving group presentations. Experience and education may substitute for each other (one year=30 semester hours).

YOU ARE A GREAT FIT WITH: Experience in delivering in-person classroom training and virtual training. Experience as a supervisor or manager. Experience in developing curricula. Experience in training or teaching adults. Experience teaching writing.

YOU GAIN: A Family Friendly Certified Workplace. Competitive starting salary: $4748.04/month Defined Retirement Benefit Plan Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts Medical Insurance Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave Additional benefits for active employees can be found at https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits.

VETERANS: Use your military skills to qualify for this position or other jobs! Go to www.texasskillstowork.com to translate your military work experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications, and skill sets. Also, you can compare this position to military occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor's Office by pasting this link into your browser: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_HumanResourcesandTrainingandDevelopment.pdf.

HOW TO APPLY: To be considered, please complete an Application for Employment and apply in Taleo or WorkinTexas.com. TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those currently on student or postgraduate visas. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. A position utilizing this classification will be designated as security sensitive according to the Texas Labor Code, Section 301.042.