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Texas Department of Transportation

Training Specialist III

🇺🇸 Austin, Texas 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $54K - $72K 💻 Learning & Development 🗓️ September 21st, 2026

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The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is hiring a Training Specialist III to develop, coordinate, and deliver department training programs while managing vendor partnerships and resources. The role involves designing learning solutions aligned with business goals, conducting curriculum revisions, facilitating training sessions, and evaluating training effectiveness.

Highlights
  • Instruct, plan, develop, coordinate, and evaluate department training classes and programs.
  • Manage relationships with external vendors to procure and evaluate training services and resources.
  • Create and revise curricula, including converting courses to video teleconferencing and online formats.
  • Facilitate meetings and maintain liaison with training coordinators and committees.
  • Monitor instructional program budgets and organize training teams and resources.
  • Conduct trend analysis, special research projects, and prepare statistical reports.
  • Provide consultation on training evaluation, strategies, and e-learning delivery methods.
  • Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Education, Communications, Business, or related fields, and 4 years of training or adult education experience.
  • Required technical skills include public speaking, planning workshops, analyzing data, and computer proficiency.
  • Compensation ranges from $54,278 to $72,000 yearly, with 25% travel and a valid driver's license required.

Training Specialist III Full Description

 Job Description - Training Specialist III (2602417)
Job Description Training Specialist III - (2602417)
Position Information Are you passionate about helping others succeed? Do you excel at creating impactful learning experiences and managing vendor partnerships that enhance training outcomes? Join our team as a Training Specialist (Program Administrator) and play a key role in developing talent, coordinating training resources, and driving workforce excellence. Apply today and help us shape the future, one learner at a time.
Job location: Austin, TX 
Minimum Salary: 54,278.00 
Maximum Salary: 72,000.00   
Pay Basis: Yearly 
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Work Locations: Stassney Hq - Main 6230 East Stassney Lane  Austin 78744   
Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time
Shift: Day Job 
Shift Details: 40 flexible hours per week
Location Flexibility: Onsite   

Benefits and Perks At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:Retirement PlansAlternative and/or Flexible Work SchedulesPaid Leave and HolidaysHealth Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time EmployeesOn-the-Job TrainingTuition Assistance ProgramHolistic Wellness Program with Leave IncentivesCareer Development and Advancement OpportunitiesFamily-Friendly Policies and ProgramsIn 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package
To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

Position Description Instructs, plans, develops, coordinates, delivers and evaluates department training classes or programs. Partners with cross-functional teams to design and implement learning solutions that support business goals, and manages relationships with external vendors to procure, coordinate, and evaluate training services and resources. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives.

Essential Duties:Assists in the identification of courses to be converted to a VTC format, on-line course.Conducts curriculum revisions and reviews.        Designs and develops methods, including surveys, for assessing and evaluating training effEstablishes course schedules and district or division training slots based on annual needsFacilitates meetings.     Follows approved lesson plans by either Instructor Led Training (ILT) or by means of Video Teleconferencing (VTC).Maintains liaison with Department training coordinators, sponsoring steering or oversight committees and training support personnel.Monitors and oversees instructional program area and associated budgets.         Organizes and directs training teams and resources to complete staff development and instructional projects.    Participates in the writing or rewriting of courses to be delivered in VTC, on-line or blended learning training delivery formats. Performs trend analysis and/or prepares special research projects and statistical reports.  Plans, designs, develops, coordinates, administers and instructs Department training programs.Provides consultation to districts and divisions on training matters regarding evaluation, alternative training strategies, including related costs and e-learning delivery methodologies. Represents the districts or divisions the Department at meetings related to training or staff development.Researches and reviews commercial materials for inclusion in the Department's training curricula.Travels/drives to administer/perform training functions. Performs other job related responsibilities as assigned.   
Minimum Qualifications:Education: Bachelor's Degree in Education, Communications, Business or related disciplines. Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications
Experience: 4 years training, adult education or staff development activities. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.
Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.CTCM  (can be obtained after hire date)
Competencies:Expert skill in:Speaking to present images and ideas in a clear, concise, organized and interesting manner Communicating technical information effectively Proficient skill in: Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups   Scheduling work assignments  Planning and coordinating workshops, seminars and task force activities  Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment Evaluating products, equipment and material    Analyzing and organizing business and technical data    Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files and reports  Using computers, applicable programs, applicationsUsing training equipment and materials  Considerable knowledge of: Developing, implementing and managing adult training and development programsAlternative training delivery methods including computer-based training, interactive course    Quality management/continuous improvement methods, policies and procedures Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusion  Scheduling work assignments   
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small toolsLight work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbsStanding-prolonged periods of timeRepetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingersClose Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
Conditions of Employment:
Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)
Job: Human Resources
Schedule: Full-time
Employee Status: Regular
Job Type: Standard
Job Level: Non-Management
Job Posting: Sep 17, 2026, 11:40:57 PM 
Unposting Date: Oct 2, 2026, 12:59:00 PM
State Job Title/s: Training & Dev Specialist IV
State Job Code/s: 1784
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category. To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions Applicant Information The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information