TCOLE Education Specialist II (00052417)
Organization: TEXAS COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT
Primary Location: Texas-Austin
Work Locations: Texas Comm on Law Enforcement 6330 E HWY 290 STE 200 Austin 78723
Job: Education, Training, and Library
Employee Status: Regular
Schedule: Full-time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time
State Job Code: 0821
Salary Admin Plan: B
Grade: 19
Salary (Pay Basis): 70,000.00 - 73,563.00 (Yearly)
Number of Openings: 1
Overtime Status: Non-exempt
Job Posting: Aug 28, 2025, 7:44:43 PM
Closing Date: Ongoing
Description
Education Specialist II Education Services Division
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Performs moderately complex (journey-level) consultative and technical assistance work related to agency educational programs involving developing and coordinating educational programs and materials. Work involves designing, developing, and implementing educational materials for courses on licensure, continuing education, and certifications for law enforcement, jailers and telecommunicators. Routinely assists others in performing job duties of greater complexity and may provide basic guidance to others. Works under general supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in Educational Technology, Instructional Design, Education, Technical Writing, Curriculum and Instruction, or a related field.
- Two (2) years or more of professional experience in instructional design, educational technology, technical writing, or curricular design and development in adult/professional educational settings.
- Education and experience may substitute for each other on a year-for-year basis.
- Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) such as Moodle, Blackboard, or SAP SuccessFactors.
- Basic experience in e-learning authoring tools such as Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate, or Camtasia.
REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of training methodology and instructional techniques; learning models and adult learning principles; instructional and curriculum design fundamentals. Strong understanding of instructional design models like ADDIE and SAM models
- Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws related to the program area; public administration and management techniques; and program planning and implementation.
- Skill in using research to plan and develop educational materials; e-learning development software; working with learning management systems; project coordination techniques; in the use of grammar and mechanics; in the use of a computer and applicable software.
- Ability to gather, assemble, correlate, and analyze information; to devise solutions to routine problems; to prepare reports; to simplify moderately complex concepts; to develop relationships with various levels of stakeholders; to work collaboratively and independently; to formulate and develop learning objectives; to assess basic training effectiveness; highly developed written and oral communication skills; ability to present in person and virtually to various sized audiences; to communicate effectively; to apply state and federal laws, rules, policies, and procedures to educational material creation.
PREFERRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of advanced training methodology and instructional techniques.
- Documented experience in creating and developing educational products and materials for adult learners.
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Demonstrated experience in instructional design, educational technology, technical writing, or curricular design and development in adult/professional educational settings.
- Experience working in a law enforcement environment.
- Experience developing course curriculum for adult learners.
- One (1) or more of the following certifications: Instructional Design Certificate from the Association for Talent Development (ATD), Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD), Certified Instructional Designer/Developer (CIDD), eLearning Instructional Design Certificate.
- Certification in software utilized in Instructional design (ex. Certification in Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate, or LMS administration).
- Documented experience designing and deploying e-learning products using online authoring software such as Articulate Storyline and Articulate Rise 360.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Sitting for extended durations.
- Ability to sit at a desk and work on a computer for extended periods throughout the day.
- Minimal physical exertion beyond basic office tasks.
- Consistent use of office equipment, such as computers, phones, and printers.
- Adequate hand-eye coordination for typing and computer use.
- Ability to perform repetitive tasks efficiently.
- Basic mobility for occasional walking within the office and travel to field sites for program coordination and evaluation.
MOS Codes: MOS 1750, MOS 12D, MOS 09L, 3F2X1, 3D1X1, NEC 9502, NEC 0953
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to sit at a desk and work on a computer for extended periods throughout the day.
- Minimal physical exertion beyond basic office tasks with occasional travel (approximately 5% travel).
- Consistent use of office equipment, such as computers, phones, printers, and database systems.
- Adequate hand-eye coordination for typing, computer use, and document review.
- Ability to perform repetitive tasks efficiently including data entry and record review.
- Basic mobility for occasional walking within the office and travel to field locations.
ALL POSITIONS WITH TCOLE ARE SECURITY SENSITIVE. APPLICANTS ARE SUBJECT TO AN IN-DEPTH BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION INCLUDING CRIMINAL HISTORY, EMPLOYMENT HISTORY AND REFERENCES, MILITARY, EDUCATION, AND PERSONAL REFERENCES. EMPLOYMENT IS CONTINGENT UPON THE VERIFICATION OF CREDENTIALS AND/OR OTHER INFORMATION REQUIRED.
- Equal Opportunity Employer – TCOLE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
- ADA - In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), TCOLE will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the online application, contact the Human Resources Department at 512-936-0831. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.
- Military Occupational Specialty Codes - Veterans, Reservists or Guardsmen with experience in the Military Occupational Specialty ( https://www.trs.texas.gov/files/trs-military-crosswalk.xlsx ) along with the minimum qualifications listed above may meet the minimum requirements and are highly encouraged to apply.
- Veterans Preference – Veterans, surviving spouses, and orphans of veterans may qualify for preference under Texas Government Code Chapter 657. Applicants who wish to claim Veterans preference must provide official documentation at the time of application to verify eligibility.
- Benefits – For new hires and rehires, health insurance is available the 1st of the following month after a 60-day waiting period. More information about benefits is available at https://ers.texas.gov/benefits-at-a-glance
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