E-Learning Developer (Austin) - (825915)
Description
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. We're a Family Friendly Certified Workplace with great work-life balance, competitive salaries, extensive opportunities for training and development, and fantastic benefits. This position is located at 101 E 15th St, Austin, TX.
TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those currently on student or postgraduate visas. You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or willing to relocate to Texas.
WHO YOU ARE:
A professional who seeks to work in a department that promotes employee engagement and our values (professionalism, teamwork, mastery, purpose, creativity, and flexibility). 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 E-Learning Developer (Training and Development Specialist IV) performs highly complex (senior-level) training work. Works under limited supervision, with moderate latitude in the use of initiative and independent judgment.
YOU WILL BE TRUSTED TO:
- Design, develop, and evaluate e-learning content to include computer-based training, instructional video courses, webinars, and desk-aids.
- Create graphics, animations, and videos for e-learning training purposes and for marketing and communication products.
- Coordinate, design, and develop formal complex curricula that require extensive interaction and coordination with high-level administrators and subject matter experts using approved guidelines and processes.
- Identify, coordinate, plan, and work on training strategies, budget items, training assessment tools, and/or training resolutions.
- Administer Web Conferencing and Webinar training activities.
- Navigate a Learning Management System (LMS) to build curricula, courses, modules, assessments, and other learning content.
- Develop methods for assessing and evaluating training effectiveness.
- Upload and maintain courses, names of users, etc. within an LMS.
- Manage multiple projects using project management methodologies and tools.
- Deliver and facilitate presentations and meetings with high-level administrators on a frequent basis.
- Serve as mentor for other Training and Development Department staff.
- Build and maintain communication and working relationships with Administrative and Program staff, community, and co-workers to accomplish the department's goals and objectives.
- Serve as consultant/resource as deemed necessary.
- Manage training content to ensure it is compliant with Section 508 Accessibility requirements.
- Prepare and supervise the preparation of documents including correspondence, proposals, briefings, reports, and training materials.
- Work on department special projects and other related work as assigned to meet department goals and objectives.
- Demonstrate strong attention to detail, offer creative solutions, and possess analytical skills.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
YOU QUALIFY WITH:
- 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.
- Relevant academic credits may be applied toward experience qualifications for this position.
YOU ARE A GREAT FIT WITH:
- Knowledge of instructional design models, principles, and techniques.
- Experience using Adobe suite (including Photoshop, Illustrator, and Premiere Pro) and Camtasia.
- Experience in developing curricula using e-learning authoring software such as Articulate 360, SoftChalk, Blackboard, or Moodle.
- Experience with current HTML5 and CSS3 standards.
- Experience with current responsive design techniques.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Suite, MS Teams, Zoom, or other authoring tools.
- Knowledge of Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act accessibility requirements.
- Facility 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 salary: $5,166.67/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.
Duty requires up to 10% travel (within the state of Texas) and the ability to lift 20 pounds.
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 a State of Texas Application for Employment and apply online at www.workintexas.com or on 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.
Primary Location
: United States-Texas-Austin
Work Locations
:
Austin:101 E 15th St (320-4001)
101 E 15th St
Austin 78778-0001
Job
: Training and Development Specialists
Organization
: TWC Business Unit
Schedule
: Full-time
Employee Status
: Regular
Job Type
: Standard
Job Level
: Non-Management
Travel
: Yes, 10 % of the Time
Job Posting
: May 16, 2025, 5:00:00 AM
Work From Home: No
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