Position InformationAre you up for the challenge of developing and implementing training programs for our highway designers? Would you like to have a role in the safe and efficient design of our state highways? Come join our Design Division team as an Education Coordinator I and play an important role in educating our current and future engineers!
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- DES Education Coordinator I - B23 - Salary Range $75,000.00 - $90,000.00
- DES Education Coordinator II - B25 - Salary Range $85,000.00 - $102,000.00
The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position based on the applicant's work experience, education, skill level, and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.
Position Description DES Education Coordinator I: Coordinates the Design Division (DES) education programs. Work involves providing technical and consultative assistance and
support for division staff regarding educational curriculum and training programs, and ensuring program effectiveness and
efficiency while achieving strategic objectives. Work may require contact with private or government entities and the public.
Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the
supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.
DES Education Coordinator II: Oversees and coordinates the Design Division (DES) education programs. Work involves providing highly technical and complex
consultative assistance and support for division staff regarding educational curriculum and training programs, and ensuring
program effectiveness and efficiency while achieving strategic objectives. Work may require contact with private or government
entities and the public. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are
rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.
Essential Duties: DES Education Coordinator I: - Conducts curriculum reviews, revisions and updates training content.
- Develops evaluation strategies and tools to monitor program performance.
- Reviews and analyzes project performance and objectives to determine opportunities for improvement across personnel,
processes, and technology. - Compiles and distributes project information, status reports, and project budget expenditures.
- Delivers presentations or training using acceptable, department approved methods and techniques.
- Directs, develops, implements, and evaluates project budgets, schedules, work plans, resources requirements, and cost
estimates and projections. - Evaluates and assesses business process improvement initiatives performed by others.
- Evaluates statistical data, interprets results and prepares reports on effectiveness of program activities.
- Facilitates meetings.
- Identifies potential project impediments, risks, and issues; and designs strategies to mitigate or avoid them.
- Monitors and oversees instructional program area and associated budgets.
- Participates in the writing or rewriting of courses to be delivered in VTC, on-line or blended learning training delivery
formats. - Prepares special research projects, statistical and annual reports.
- Provides consultation and technical advice on all statistical and analysis reporting.
- Travels/drives to administer/perform training functions.
- Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
DES Education Coordinator II: All the Above and: - Oversees project assignments, determines work requirements to complete project plans and coordinates scheduling to
accommodate projects already underway. - Coordinates or oversees the writing or rewriting of courses to be delivered in VTC, on-line or blended learning training
delivery formats. - Tracks training and other Design division data elements on dashboards.
- Oversees multiple training projects with multiple stakeholders using instructional system design and project management
methodologies. - Coordinates the planning and implementing of training on specific programs, including classes, seminars and conferences.
- Conducts curriculum reviews, revisions and updates training content.
- Develops evaluation strategies and tools to monitor program performance.
Minimum Qualifications: DES Education Coordinator I: Education:- Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline.
- Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications
Experience:- 3 years of experience in technical training, educational or curriculum design, project management, business process improvement or related experience
- 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.
DES Education Coordinator II: Education:- Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline.
- Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications
Experience:- 5 years of experience in technical training, educational or curriculum design, project management, business process improvement or related experience
- 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.
Competencies: DES Education Coordinator I: Considerable knowledge of: - Methods for reviewing plans and specifications for compliance with requirements
- Project Delivery Process
- Project scheduling and coordination activities
- Developing and coordinating training programs
- Alternative training delivery methods including computer-based training, interactive course work and distance learning
- Training delivery techniques and methodology
Proficient skill in: - Analyzing and organizing technical data
- Instructing others
- Developing and giving presentations
- Using computers and applicable computer software
- Maintaining a safe working environment
Ability to: - Communicate effectively
- Analyze complex information and develop plans to address identified issues
- Evaluate process performance
- Establish project goals and objectives
DES Education Coordinator II: Extensive knowledge of: - Methods for reviewing plans and specifications for compliance with requirements
- Project scheduling and coordination activities
- Developing and coordinating training programs
- Process improvement methodologies
- Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
Considerable knowledge of: - Project Delivery Process
- Alternative training delivery methods including computer-based training, interactive course work and distance learning
- Training delivery techniques and methodology
Proficient skill in: - Planning, coordinating and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short and long-term
deadlines - Speaking to present images and ideas in a clear, concise, organized, and interesting manner to optimize audience understanding and keep the group focused
- Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
Ability to: - Work independently in a results oriented environment
Other Attributes: - Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that
support business objectives and goals - Shows initiative and action beyond what is required to improve products or services; is self-starting and completes
assignments independently without constant supervision
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:- Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
- Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
- Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
- Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
Conditions of Employment:Please read the Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) for all positions.
