Job Description

Do you have a passion for public service and enjoy making a difference? Don't miss out on this opportunity. The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) is hiring! Apply now if you're looking for a rewarding career in public service. We regulate the insurance industry, administer the Texas workers' compensation system, and educate and protect consumers.

You'll love the benefits of working at TDI:

• Flexible work schedules.

• Hybrid work schedule, if applicable.

• Work-life-balance.

• 96 hours of accrued vacation a year.

• 96 hours of accrued sick leave a year.

• 20+ holidays every year.

• Career advancement opportunities.

• Free parking.

• Free comprehensive medical insurance for full-time employees and 50% off premium costs for dependents (state pays other 50%).

Working at TDI offers many benefits. TDI is a qualifying organization for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. TDI also offers a lifetime monthly retirement annuity as well as 401(k) and 457 Programs under the Employees Retirement System of Texas. TDI is located at the Barbara Jordan Building at 1601 Congress Ave in Austin. The innovative structure is part of the state's Capitol Complex project.

Before you apply:

Learn about our selection process, our military employment preference, and licensing and credential requirements.

Training & Development Specialist IV (Workplace Safety Training Specialist IV)

This position, with the Workplace Safety Training and Inspections Program, oversees and conducts occupational safety and health training sessions in English. Workplace safety Training Specialist IV enjoy a rewardable profession by helping to ensure that Texas employers and their workers receive safety and health training services to identify and provide knowledge to those attending on how to identify, avoid and report occupational safety and health hazards to reduce work-related injuries and illnesses. Workplace Safety Training Specialist IV receives ongoing professional development and training, work regular hours with flexible schedules, and hone their occupational safety and health training skills by working with employers in a variety of industries each day.

This position:

• The Training Specialist IV performs complex (senior level) training work.

• Work involves planning, designing, organizing, conducting, and evaluating educational and training programs in English.

• Coordinating and conducting training sessions; and promoting the use of training services, methods, and techniques.

• Observes all applicable agency policies and procedures, including adhering to established leave and attendance policies, safety rules and regulations, and use of state property.

• Works under limited supervision with moderate latitude in the use of initiative and independent judgment.

• Performs other duties as assigned.



Qualifications:

This position requires:

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university.

• Five years full-time experience in performing occupational safety and health work in General and Construction industries.

• A four-year college degree in occupational safety and health, OR a Safety Professional (CSP) Certification, OR a Industrial Hygienist (CIH) Certification may be substituted for two years of work experience.

• Must have English language skills (oral and written).

Additional job details:

• This position requires regular work attendance.

• The position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule. If eligible, the employee must have a secure, dedicated workplace with reliable broadband internet service.

• The ideal candidate must be available for weekly meetings and group collaboration via Microsoft Teams and other applications during regular business hours.

• The interview will include a reading and writing test.

• The interview will include a 30-minute PPT presentation. If scheduled for an interview, you will be provided with a variety of safety and health topics to select your presentation topic.

Preferences for this position include:

• Five years full-time experience in performing occupational safety and health work in General and Construction industries.

• Bachelor's degree in health and safety field.

• Occupational safety designation, such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or Occupational Health & Safety Technician (OHST).

• Authorized OSHA Outreach Trainer in General and Construction Industries.

This position requires demonstrated knowledge of:

• State laws, rules, procedures, and regulations relevant to job requirements.

• Training procedures and techniques.

• Education principles, practices, and techniques.

• Group dynamics and interpersonal relations.

• Instructional design and curriculum development.

• Occupational safety and health rules, regulations, and standards.

• Adult learning theory and training.

This position requires demonstrated skill in:

• Problem solving and critical thinking.

• Using Microsoft Office software applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint.

• Using personal computers sufficient to enter and extract data from related systems and programs such as Centralized Accounting Payroll and Personnel (CAPPS) and other systems required to perform the job.

• Providing training and instruction.

• Customer service principles.

• Effective oral and written communication.

• Use of common PC applications in Windows environments, including word processing, email, internet, spreadsheets, and database applications.

• Prioritizing workload to meet continuous deadlines.

• Planning, organizing, and managing long and short-term project.

• Using common video conferencing platforms, Zoom, Teams, and Skye.

• Planning, decision-making, and problem-solving.

This position requires the demonstrated ability to:

• Communicate and work effectively with a wide range of people with varied skills, knowledge, and backgrounds.

• Maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information.

• Analyze and solve work-related problems and work independently on a variety of administrative work and technical assignments.

• Manage and coordinate multiple tasks and priorities to meet necessary deadlines.

• Work both independently and as a team player.

• Lead and coordinate all aspects of major training projects from initial concept to completion.

• Instruct others and formulate training objectives.

• Evaluate training objectives, requirements and delivery effectiveness.

• Assess training needs and plan effectively.

• Express ideas clearly and concisely.

• Conduct public speaking with large and small audiences.

• Conduct adult learning seminars.

• Maintain knowledge of current safety regulations and best practices.

• Maintain working relationships with employees at all levels within the organization.

• Communicate effectively with the public.

• Research methods of hazard abatement and injury prevention, travel to and from training venues statewide.

• Work independently with limited supervision.

Veterans

Get help translating your military work experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications/requirements, and skill sets. Redact personal or sensitive information from all attachments.

To receive a veteran's preference, you must submit the following documents, as applicable, with your application.

• Copy of the DD-214; member #4.

• Statement of compensation from the Veteran's Administration or

• Copy of the DD1300.

Applicable Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes are included, but not limited to one of the following:

SE120, 0691, 3F2X1, 0951, 8802.

Click or copy and paste the following link into your browser to access Military Crosswalk information:

Military Crosswalk for Occupational Category - Human Resources & Training and Development (texas.gov)

How to apply:

All applications must contain complete job histories, including job title, dates of employment, name of employer, manager's name and phone number, and a description of duties performed. We may reject applications that do not include all the required information. Resumes do not substitute for this required information.

Submitted through Work in Texas:

Work in Texas (WIT) applicants must complete supplemental questions to be considered for the position. To complete supplemental questions, go to CAPPS Career Center to register or log in and access your profile.