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%).

Classification title: Training and Development Specialist IV (Bilingual Safety Training Specialist IV)

This position performs highly complex (senior level) training and development work. Work involves coordinating, developing, evaluating, and conducting training sessions using a variety of training methods. May serve as team lead providing guidance to others. The Training Specialist IV is selected by and reports to the Manager of Safety Training and Inspections. The Training Specialist IV performs complex (senior level) training work. Work involves planning, designing, organizing, conducting, and evaluating educational and training programs in both English and Spanish; analyzing training needs, developing and preparing training materials; 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.

This position:

• Delivers DWC hosted and privately requested occupational safety and health training seminars in English and Spanish to employers and their employees throughout Texas.
• Plans, researches, develops, implements, evaluates and revises English and Spanish language occupational safety and health publications.
• Formulates learning objectives, designs and creates course content, and develops methods for assessment and evaluation of the effectiveness of English and Spanish training programs.
• Conducts job safety analyses, identifies problems and recommends appropriate corrective actions as requested.
• Reviews employer health and safety training programs to provide training resources based on observed needs and regulatory requirements.
• Assists in the development of standard injury prevention procedures.
• Works with trade associations, business organizations and other industry groups to promote the Safety Training and Inspections program and safe workplaces.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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 an Industrial Hygiene (CIH Certification may be substituted for two years of work experience.
• Must have Bilingual (Spanish and 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 workspace 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.
• Construction and General Industry 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.
• Interpreting and communicating the requirements of occupational safety and health rules, regulations and standards.
• Providing training and instructions in English and Spanish.
• Conducting inspections of both physical worksites and records.
• Customer service principles.
• Effective oral and written communication.
• Use of common
• Prioritizing workload to meet continuous deadlines.
• Planning, organizing and managing long and short-term projects.

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.
• Develop understandable oral or written training communications in English and Spanish using proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
• Develop understandable oral or written communications using proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Lead and coordinate all aspects of major 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 the training venues statewide.
• Work independently with limited supervision.

Veterans

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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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $4,833.00 per month

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• San Antonio, TX: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: On the road