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Training Specialist IV- SWFT Trainer (Hybrid)

WHO WE ARE: Texas Workforce Commission 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, located at 101 E. 15th Street in Austin, Texas, requiring both in-office and teleworking. You must be a Texas resident or willing to relocate. 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 Software and Workforce Training team, which delivers classes on Microsoft applications, other software, and CPR. You would be happy to work in a diverse, talented, and engaged department that has a noble mission: We are here to help TWC, and our partners enhance employee workplace skills and productivity through the delivery, development, and coordination of quality learning opportunities.

WHAT YOU WILL DO: The Training Specialist IV- SWFT Trainer 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 write formal complex curricula that is grammatically correct and organized, and that is compliant with Section 508 Accessibility requirements. Deliver software classroom training, presentations, and meetings in person and in virtual environments using Microsoft Teams and/or Zoom. Deliver CPR training to state staff. Accurately and grammatically prepare documents, including correspondence, proposals, briefings, reports, training materials, and project timelines. Deliver a wide variety of technical training to diverse audiences by translating complex content into basic concepts. Manage multiple projects using formal project management methodology and tools. Build and maintain communication and working relationships with Administrative and Program staff, community, and co-workers to accomplish the department's goals and objectives. Work on department special projects and other related work as assigned to meet department goals and objectives. Coordinate and facilitate meetings. Travel to Texas Workforce boards across the state of Texas to train in-person classes when requested. Perform other duties as assigned.

YOU QUALIFY WITH: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university 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 training adults. Experience teaching software and technical classes. Experience in developing curricula. Experience with current virtual and in person training. The ability to travel to Local Workforce Board areas to perform TWC training. The ability to use creative thinking to originate new methodologies, concepts, or programs. Knowledge of Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act accessibility requirements. Experience with writing documents that are grammatical, well-developed, organized, and appropriate for the given audience and purpose. YOU GAIN: - A Family Friendly Certified Workplace. - Competitive starting salary: $56,976.48/annual or $4,748.04/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. - 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.