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Job Description
Job Title
Agency Instructor I - Water/Wastewater (Telecommuter)
Agency
Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service
Department
Infrastructure Training And Safety Institute
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Bryan, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
Agency Instructor I - Water/Wastewater
$5,833.34/Month
Full-Time Position
2 Positions to be Filled
Telecommuter
The Agency Instructor I, under direction, will assist in training various specialty skilled and/or semi-skilled courses within a specified program. Will utilize his/her knowledge of adult learning theories and learning styles to help maximize learner success and ensure overall effectiveness of the course instruction. Will perform online and/or classroom instruction, field-based skills training, and/or may provide technical assistance in a specialty area. Will use a variety of media to present course material. May assist in creating new and/or updating curriculum content, when necessary, to meet learner needs.
The Instructor is expected to maintain their technical competence and skills and will report to the Training Coordinator/Manager.
Required Qualifications:- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
- Three years of experience in operation, maintenance, design, construction, or regulation of water utility systems.
- One year of experience in training adults.
- 60 hours of classroom instructional experience
- completion of approved instructor training courses in:
1. Methods of Teaching OR Effective Instructional Techniques AND
2. Instructional Design and Evaluation OR Organizational and Use of Training Materials
Equivalency: Will consider five years of experience in operation, maintenance, design, construction, or regulation of water utility systems with an associate’s degree and seven years of experience in operation, maintenance, design, construction, or regulation of water utility systems with a High School Diploma or GED. Must also meet the TCEQ Sponsor Requirements (60 hours of classroom instructional experience and completion of approved instructor training courses in: Methods of Teaching OR Effective Instructional Techniques AND Instructional Design and Evaluation OR Organizational and Use of Training Materials.)
Required Licenses/Certifications:- Must have a valid motor vehicle operator’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.
- Texas Class "B" Water license.
- Texas Class "B" Wastewater license.
Preferred Qualifications:- Master's Degree from an accredited college or university.
- Degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Biology or related field.
- FIVE years of experience in the operation, maintenance, design, construction, or regulation of water utility systems.
- Six months experience as an Instructor in Water Utilities courses.
- Texas Class "A" Water license, with experience in both Surface Water and Groundwater.
- Texas Class "A" Wastewater license.
- Texas BPAT, CSI, or OSSF licensing.
Physical Requirements:- Ability to move heavy objects and/or wear personal protective gear during instruction.
- Ability to work in adverse weather conditions during instruction.
- Ability to stand for long periods of time.
- Ability to lift 40 pounds.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:- Knowledge of basic office and online presentation software and instructional programs.
- Knowledge of principles and methods for teaching and instructing individuals and groups.
- Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods.
- Skilled in utilizing various learning and active listening strategies.
- Ability to orally comprehend and express information and use inductive and deductive reasoning.
- Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Ability to actively demonstrates the TEEX Values - Safety, Teamwork, Adaptability, Respect, and Stewardship.
- Demonstrate a positive attitude and work ethic.
- Exhibit punctuality by arriving to work and scheduled events on time.
Equipment:- Ability to operate standard office equipment: computer, keyboard, multifunctional printer, telephone.
- Ability to operate presentation equipment: projectors, cameras and microphones.
- PPE if needed.
Notifications:- This position is security sensitive.
- This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TEEX regulations and procedures.
- All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and Agency safety requirements.
- This position may require work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends.
- As part of TEEX’s mission of providing training, developing practical solutions, and saving lives; this position could be required, if called upon, to deploy within the State of Texas as directed by this position’s Division Director/HQ Department Head.
- Ability to travel independently to other and/or remote locations by driving a personal or TEEX vehicle and/or flying on commercial airlines.
- This position allows for telecommuting.
Essential Duties, Tasks, and Percentages:
Provide Classroom and Field Instruction for the Water and Wastewater Training Program - 90%- Travels to remote locations and provides classroom instruction across the state as assigned by program supervisor. Travel will frequently require multiple overnight stay(s).
- Ensures all training materials are prepared before class and secured at the completion of class.
- Follows approved curriculum course outline, performs all course exercises as explained in the Instructor Guide.
- Ensures all participants have achieved the terminal objectives of the course.
- Gives participants the opportunity to evaluate the training.
- Completes the required administrative work to include Student fees, student records, travel submissions, and time and effort paperwork.
Provide Technical Assistance - 5%- Provides on-site technical assistance and one-on-one training to operators of water & wastewater treatment plants to assist in the improvement of water quality and public health.
Provide Program Support - 5%- Participates in professional development in subject matter areas.
- Update technical courses, conduct special training courses as assigned by the program supervisor.
- Develops course outlines for new or emerging treatment technologies.
- Ensure class documentation is completed in an accurate and timely manner in accordance with Division guidance, Agency and contractual requirements (if applicable)
- Assist the Training Manager/Coordinator with customer interactions.
- Assist in the marketing of Division programs and events to potential customers and students
- Ensure requests for travel and post travel claim documentation are completed in an accurate and timely manner in accordance with Division and Agency guidance.
Additional Program/Division responsibilities:- Participate in professional development opportunities.
- Involvement with Agency Initiatives (CoP’s, committees, etc.).
- Actively demonstrates the TEEX Values - Safety, Teamwork, Adaptability, Respect, and Stewardship.
- Maintain a safe working and teaching environment.
- Positively interacts with customers and others (students, staff, etc.).
- Maintain and safeguard assigned divisional equipment and property.
- Generate e-mails and reports as needed.
- Maintain a clean and neat appearance.
- Maintain an orderly and clean workspace.
- Demonstrate a positive attitude and work ethic.
- Exhibit punctuality by arriving to work and scheduled events on time.
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. - Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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TEEX Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service
Show moreIt comes down to saving lives. From providing emergency responders to disasters across the state and nation to developing training and practical workforce solutions, TEEX makes a difference worldwide. More than 174,000 people representing every U.S. state and 109 countries are served annually through on-site and online resources for specialties from homeland security to economic development and workforce training.
Home to some of the world’s top training facilities, the emergency preparedness campus in Bryan/College Station includes the Brayton Fire Training Field, Disaster City® and the Emergency Operations Training Center. Customized TEEX training programs develop practical solutions for each client’s need through hands-on instructional facilities for public utilities, law enforcement and unexploded ordinance training at the home campus or at customer-specified locations worldwide.
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The major TEEX programs include fire and rescue, infrastructure and safety, law enforcement, economic and workforce development, and homeland security. As a member of The Texas A&M University System, TEEX is unique in its ability to access a broad range of emerging research and technical expertise. Beginning with course design and development all the way through hands-on instruction and national certification testing, TEEX delivers comprehensive training through both classroom and hands-on instruction and as online courses. Hosting services for online courses, technical assistance and technology validation, and bilingual training and translation services also are available.
By placing safety and well-being above all and by focusing on prevention and response, TEEX has become a comprehensive training provider through more than 80 years of extension training. Working with other agencies and encouraging involvement has led to better fire safety and emergency response, cleaner drinking water, better roads and infrastructure, improved homeland security, safer workplaces, heightened public safety and security, new therapeutics manufacturing and the evolution of cybersecurity.
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