Agency Instructor I - Hazmat

Job Title

Agency Instructor I - Hazmat

Agency

Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service

Department

Emergency Services Training Institute

Proposed Minimum Salary

$5,833.34 monthly

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Hazmat Instructor conducts, develops, and revises the hazmat training courses and assists other instructors or programs as needed. Develops and updates training aids, audio/visual pieces, student materials, and lesson plans. Assists with maintenance and inventory of course equipment and interacts with clients and staff in a positive and professional manner. This position reports to the Training Coordinator.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Four years of experience in hazmat related field and experience in developing & delivering emergency response training.

• One year of experience in adult education and/or training.

Required Licenses/Certifications: 

• Must have a valid motor vehicle operator’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.

• Must have a valid Class A CDL or ability to obtain within 180 days of employment.

• Must have a valid passport or ability to obtain within 180 days of employment.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

• Six years of experience in hazmat related field and experience in developing and delivering emergency aid.

Physical Requirements: 

• Ability to work outdoors exposed to various weather conditions, potential allergens, elevated noise levels, and heat.

• Ability to support training delivery for up to 8-10 hours/day.

• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.

• Physical conditioning consistent with setting up classrooms, movement of light, moderate, and/or heavy training equipment, wearing hazardous materials personal protective equipment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.

• Ability to interact with clients and staff positively and professionally.

• Knowledge of basic office 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 comprehend and express information and use inductive and deductive reasoning.

• Knowledge of Hazmat-WMD operations and training, emergency response planning and operations, or emergency management experience and training.

• Ability to facilitate and adapt course and course content.

• Ability to conduct virtual learning, online learning, and /or simulation-based training.

• Ability to actively demonstrate the TEEX Values – Safety, Teamwork, Adaptability, Respect, and Stewardship.

Equipment: 

• Standard office equipment: computer, keyboard, telephone.

• Training/field equipment.

• Personal protective equipment.

Notifications:

• This position is security sensitive.

• This position may require work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends.

• 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.

• 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.

• Employment in this role is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and will also be subject to random drug screening per DOT regulation.

Essential Duties, Tasks, and Percentages: 

Course Instruction - 70%

• Ensures all training materials, training aids, and classroom are ready for the client.

• Ensures all concerned parties are contacted of the schedule, location, and times.

• Ensures all training materials, training aids and classrooms are secured upon the completion of the course.

• Presents course curriculum and utilizes approved course materials.

• Submits all required reports for assigned course within 3 working days upon completion of the course.

• Assists instructing other ESTI programs as needed.

Course materials and Equipment Maintenance - 25%

• Reviews and updates course syllabus, lesson plans, visual aids, and student materials as needed.

• Updates and provides recommendations to revise as necessary.

• Assists with inventory control or course delivery of equipment.

Reporting & Documentation - 5%

• Submits all reports, leave requests, etc., in a timely manner to the Program Coordinator.

• Provides all documentation necessary for travel purposes.

Other Duties:

• Reports to work at the designated time specified by the Hazmat Training Coordinator.

• Maintains required professional credentials.

• Promotes teamwork within the program.

• Performs additional work duties as assigned.

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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.