Organizational Learning Specialist

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Functional Title: Organizational Learning Specialist 
Job Title: Training & Dev Specialist V 
Agency: Health & Human Services Comm 
Department: AES SEES Org Ldrship Learning 
Posting Number: 8781 
Closing Date: 12/21/2025 
Posting Audience: Internal and External 
Occupational Category: Education Training and Library 
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-23 
Salary Range: $5,098.66 - $8,304.83 
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Shift: Day 
Additional Shift: Days (First) 
Telework: Eligible for Telework 
Travel: Up to 30% 
Regular/Temporary: Regular 
Full Time/Part Time: Full time 
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt 
Facility Location:  
Job Location City: AUSTIN 
Job Location Address: 701 W 51ST ST 
Other Locations: Austin 
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Brief Job Description:

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) seeks a highly qualified candidate to fill the Training Specialist V position within the Access and Eligibility Services (AES), Organizational and Leadership Learning (OLL) section within Strategic Engagement and Employee Success.

This position performs advanced (senior-level) consultative services and technical assistance work with the capacity to accomplish results on various projects and assignments simultaneously within a changing environment. Work involves planning, designing, and implementing learning solutions focused on building and enhancing leadership and key secondary skill competencies of AES staff. This position develops both short- and long-term development goals through meeting with AES senior leadership, making recommendations for course content, and designing and/or developing course-specific materials. This position has significant involvement in developing organizational learning offerings, including the online learning resource repository, developing and delivering facilitator-led learning sessions, developing asynchronous learning opportunities, and developing and administering learning programs. The OLL Training Specialist V both recommends learning resources and designs learning solutions that utilize effective design principles and adult learning instructional techniques. They create positive learning experiences that meet the changing needs of AES teams and work collaboratively with others to achieve common objectives.

Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs):

Develops, designs, and modifies training plans, programs. and materials to support the growth of leadership and necessary secondary skills in AES staff. 30%

Leads, assists or participates in the coordination and/or facilitation of training lessons, modules, and programs for AES staff. 30%

Collaborates with AES leadership and staff; communicates orally and in writing to keep stakeholders informed and engaged in OLL training programs, accepting and reviewing new training requests to develop content and related activities. 10%

Facilitates workgroups/agency-sponsored meetings to identify training needs, develop materials, and schedules. 10%

Reviews and evaluates training materials and recommends modifications as appropriate. 10%

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:

Instructional design processes and techniques; of adult learning principles, practices, and techniques; and of group process, group dynamics, and interpersonal relations.

Facilitation/education methods, skills, and the ability to train people of varied knowledge bases, in large and small groups.

Virtual and remote training techniques, programs, and tools- both instructor-led and participant-led.

Skill In:

Effectively managing multiple projects and assignments.

Consistently drawing upon a wide variety of techniques to ensure engagement

The use of Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, and curriculum development software

Ability to:

Formulate learning objectives

Create and evaluate training objectives, requirements, and the effectiveness of delivery

communicate effectively

Assess training needs

Make decisions and recommendations to AES executive leadership as necessary using effective written and verbal skills.  

Registration or Licensure Requirements:

N/A

Initial Selection Criteria:

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university. Experience can be substituted for the education on a year-by-year basis.

Two years of experience in curriculum design and development, and in training staff at all levels.

Five years of conducting training/learning sessions.

Two years of full-time work experience in professional development preferred.

Prefer experience in supervising others.

Prefer recent experience using virtual, remote, or distance learning programs and tools.

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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 to fill this position. For more information please see the Texas State Auditor’s Job Descriptions, Military Crosswalk and Military Crosswalk Guide at Texas State Auditor's Office - Job Descriptions.

ADA Accommodations:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHSC and DSHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.

Pre-Employment Checks and Work Eligibility:

Depending on the program area and position requirements, applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks.

HHSC uses E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work. Download the I-9 Form

Telework Disclaimer:

This position may be eligible for telework.  Please note, all HHS positions are subject to state and agency telework policies in addition to the discretion of the direct supervisor and business needs.