Workforce Development Specialist

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Functional Title : Workforce Development Specialist

Job Title : Training and Development Spec6

Agency : Dept of State Health Services

Department : CPHPP-Federal Fund Direct

Posting Number : 2066

Closing Date : 03 / 07 / 2025

Posting Audience : Internal and External

Occupational Category : Education Training and Library

Salary Group : TEXAS-B-24

Salary Range : $5,425.33 - $6,600.00

Shift : Day

Additional Shift : Days (First)

Telework : Part-Time

Travel : Up to 10%

Regular / Temporary : Regular

Full Time / Part Time : Full time

FLSA Exempt / Non-Exempt : Exempt

Facility Location :

Job Location City : AUSTIN

Job Location Address : 1100 W 49TH ST (RDM)

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Brief Job Description :

The Workforce Development Specialist will report to the Manager of the Workforce Development team of Office of Practice and Learning, within the Center for Public Health Policy and Practice. This advanced-level position is responsible for designing and implementing professional development training initiatives to strengthen the current and future public health workforce. The role involves coordinating, developing, delivering, and evaluating training activities using a variety of instructional methods for DSHS programs. The position operates under limited supervision, with moderate autonomy for decision-making judgment.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs) :

EJF 1. (30%) Design and develop curricula, training materials, course outlines, and instructional aids, ensuring alignment with DSHS programs and staff training needs.

EJF 2. (25%) Participate in the planning and development of specialized continuing education, and technology-based training. Conduct and coordinate in-person, distance learning, and e-learning sessions for DSHS staff and partners of DSHS.

EJF 3. (25%) Assess DSHS training needs, effectiveness, and performance gaps. Conduct research to evaluate internal and external training programs and provide recommendations for improvement based on data-driven analysis. Develop methods for assessing training outcomes and effectiveness.

EJF 4. (10%) Research and design evidence-based training content tailored to the needs of DSHS staff, simplifying complex information for general audiences.

EJF 5. (5%) Collaborate to solve training challenges, ensuring the effective use of modern training methods and techniques across DSHS programs. Promote the use of the Public Health Workforce Training Center, and the Office of Practice and Learning, within DSHS.

EFJ 6. (5%) Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency's obligations for disaster response and or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. The Center for Public Health Policy and Practice Division is an active partner in response activities. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and or location.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs) :

Knowledge of :

Training and education procedures and techniques

• Curriculum development and instructional design
• Public health education and communication practices

Skill in :

Proficient in educational training platforms and software

Ability to :

Develop learning objectives and outcomes

Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications :

Initial Screening Criteria :

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in public health, education, or a related field required. Master's degree preferred. Experience in designing and conducting public health related educational training programs is preferred. Experience using Articulate 360 preferred. Education may be substituted for experience.

Additional Information :

Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned. This position is eligible for a hybrid work week schedule. This position is temporary and grant funded through November 30, 2027. The selected candidate will be required to sign a Temporary Employment Agreement.

Active Duty, Military, Reservists, Guardsmen, and Veterans :

Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited to those listed in this posting. All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified for this position. For more information see the Texas State Auditor's Military Crosswalk at

ADA Accommodations :

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), DSHS will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring process for individuals with a qualifying disability. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview process, please notify the person who contacts you to schedule the interview. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747 or via email at HHSServiceCenter.Applications@ngahrhosting.com.

Salary Information, Pre-employment Checks, and Work Eligibility :

Salary : $5,425 - $6,600