Training Specialist

Job Title

Training Specialist

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Utilities & Energy Services

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Who We Are

What We Want

The Training Specialist, under general supervision, is responsible for developing, designing and delivering classroom and individual training programs. This position is responsible for assisting in administering and maintaining the UES Training Program.

What You Need To Know

Pay: Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire’s experience.  

A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended.   

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Two years of teaching and/or training experience.

Required Licenses and Certifications:

• Must have a Class “C” vehicle operator’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.

Required Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

• Ability to read and comprehend written and oral instructions in English and communicate effectively. 

• Good working knowledge and ability to use Excel.

• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.

• Good presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Reporting- Collects, compiles and reports results of training data and ensures that each staff member is current with their training plan. Communicates data and reports as needed. Ensures that training documentation is updated in UtiliSkills.

• Identify- Assists UES Supervisors and Managers in identifying training needs of employees. Researches and works to find solutions to training needs which include both internal and external resources.

• Review- Develops, reviews and evaluates training materials. Works with UES Supervisors and Managers to ensure that each employee has a training and development plan documented. Works with Supervisors and Managers to ensure that, where applicable, career ladder matrices are developed for each UES position. These duties may require traveling by driving a University vehicle to various UES locations both on and off campus and across the surrounding area.

• Training- Assists UES employees with tutoring, helping them to develop test taking skills. Proctors exams. Assists with hands-on testing observations. Assists with scenario training for Production Services. These duties may require traveling by driving a University vehicle to various UES locations both on and off campus and across the surrounding area.

• Departmental Objectives & Safety- Contributes to a safe work environment by reporting accidents and unsafe working conditions, uses proper personal protective equipment, follows safety procedures outlined in Material Safety Data Sheets, and participates in safety training. Committed to continuously improving the quality and value of service provided to our customers. Will strive to not only meet, but exceed, customer expectations in every interaction by providing personalized and professional solutions. Ensures that all communications to customers – both internal and external to the organization – are responsive, respectful, professional and solutions-oriented. Utilities & Energy Services includes over 200 staff members with a variety of backgrounds and interests.  Our department values, nurtures, and respects all members of its community and works to ensure an environment conducive to personal and professional growth where all associates are inspired and empowered to achieve their full potential. 

Why Texas A&M University? 

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes. 

• Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays 

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month

• Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas 

• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time

• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more 

• Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time  for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.