The State Office of Risk Management’s core missions are customer service oriented. We administer the workers’ compensation program, insurance and risk management programs, and continuity of operations program for other state entities.
SORM is seeking a highly experienced Senior Training Consultant to serve as the Team Lead for the agency’s training program. This position performs highly advanced, senior-level training and development work, leading the design, delivery, modernization, and oversight of both internal and external trainings delivered by SORM.
Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, this role serves as the lead subject-matter expert for training initiatives and provides advanced technical and functional leadership across SORM’s training portfolio. The position leads curriculum design and modernization efforts; creation of digital/virtual training courses; establishes instructional standards and best practices; develops, evaluates, updates and produces training content and materials; and ensures instructional quality and consistency across programs supporting both internal employees and external stakeholders. Work includes applying adult learning theory, instructional systems design, and recognized best practices to guide course development, instructional delivery, and continuous improvement. This position will also deliver trainings as needed for both SORM employees and external stakeholders.
Level of Complexity of State Classification: Highly Advanced
Level of Supervision of State Classification: Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Learn more about this opportunity by reading the full job description for the Training Consultant – Team Lead (Training & Development Specialist VI 26-0299; PDF) position and apply below.
The Office
The State Office of Risk Management is a unique state agency with an environment of creativity and collaboration. Our employees appreciate the warm atmosphere, mutual respect, progressive approach, engagement, and genuine community that comes from truly caring about each other and what we can do together. We don’t do silos, and your voice and happiness is as important as your skill. We take pride in our mission, our colleagues, and our belonging.
Advantages of working with SORM:
- Casual dress code
- Open and accepting environment
- Wellness and employee engagement activities
- Much more.
Advantages of working for the State:
- State Medical/dental/vision benefits
- Free downtown parking
- Employee Assistance Program from legal services to mental health
- Transit discounts
- State discounts are offered at many stores, hotels, cell phone service providers, and more!
The Texas State Office of Risk Management is administratively attached to the Office of the Attorney General and is governed by a five-member Board. The Office is charged by law to administer insurance services obtained by Texas state agencies, including the self-insured government employees workers’ compensation insurance program and the state risk management programs. Its mission is to enable State of Texas agencies to protect their employees, the general public, and the State’s physical and financial assets by reducing and controlling risk in the most efficient and cost effective manner.
How to Apply
You may apply to the job directly through the CAPPS Career Section.
Or, you can mail a State of Texas application (Word) to:
- Andrew Velasquez, Director of Human Resources
- State Office of Risk Management
- P.O. Box 13777
- Austin, TX 78711-3777
Applicants may direct inquiries to Andrew Velasquez, Director of Human Resources, at andrew.velasquez@sorm.texas.gov.