UF TREEO Cross Connection Instructor

AST DIR, Educ/Training Programs

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Director, the Assistant Director position at the University of Florida's Training, Research and Education for Environmental Occupations (UF TREEO) Center serves as the Cross Connection Control Program Manager, Lead Instructor, and Outreach Coordinator. The role is pivotal in developing and refreshing courses to meet industry certification requirements, fostering partnerships with trade organizations, and ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations, leading a team to deliver high-quality training, engage with stakeholders, and contribute to the strategic growth of the UF TREEO Center with expertise in program management, instructional design, and environmental science/engineering, along with strong leadership and communication skills.

The essential functions of this position are as follows:

Prepares and instructs Cross Connection Control courses for operators, testers, repair technicians, and others at the TREEO Center in Gainesville, across Florida, and occasionally in other states. Directs and provide oversight to over thirty contract instructors and one coordinator in the preparation and instruction of courses. Ensures each contract instructors follow TREEO guidelines for training and all content is delivered in a consistent manner. Evaluates the effectiveness of the training students receive based on the achievement of learning outcomes and institutes changes or adjustments to curriculum as needed. Implement policies and strategies to achieve short-term results in line with the broader goals of the TREEO Center mission. This involves developing and executing plans to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the training programs delivered by the center. The incumbent will collaborate with senior management to devise strategies that align with organizational objectives while ensuring timely delivery of courses and achievement of desired outcomes.

Responsible for ensuring courses meet current federal and state regulations. Responsible for leading a team to update existing course offerings and identify and develop new training topics and opportunities. Researches market trends and works with industry leaders to design new online and face-to-face training courses. 

Participate in meetings with local government officials, utility managers and other organizations to secure training and technical assistance projects for UF/TREEO. Represents UF/TREEO by maintaining membership in trade organizations such as ABPA, FWEA, FSAWWA, FWPCOA, participating in committees, making presentations at conferences and at trade shows. Identify exhibitors, speakers, and potential topics for the annual Cross Connection Control conference. This event includes providing training to all backflow trainers across the state of Florida, advising on new procedures, assemblies, and training materials.

Provide oversight and ensure the Backflow database is updated with course data, descriptions, student data, and course completions. Inspect, repair, and maintain backflow related equipment, including but not limited to backflow prevention assemblies, test kits, gauges, pipes, and valves. Provide oversight, monitoring, and evaluation of instructors and training sites across the state and at host sites outside of Florida.

About UF TREEO

Excellence In Environmental Training

The University of Florida Training, Research and Education for Environmental Occupations (UF TREEO) is the University’s environmental training center providing non-credit continuing education courses and certificate programs to those working in environmental professions.

Learn more about UF TREEO at https://treeo.ufl.edu/

About the University of Florida

UF is one of the nation’s top 10 public universities and a dynamic and rewarding place to work. The University seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of its commitment to serving a diverse global community.  UF is in Gainesville, one of Florida’s most livable cities. Known for its natural attractions (wetlands, forests, springs, wildlife) and cultural offerings (music, theater, visual arts, and historic districts), the area also is gaining a reputation as a thriving hub for high-tech start-ups, as well as invention and research collaborations. We are excited about what’s happening here and know you will want to be a part of it.

The City of Gainesville

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$95,000 - $105,000

Exclusive Perks and Benefits

Enjoy stability and support  with UF’s unique range of benefits and opportunities. With a robust healthcare  package, generous leave  policies, retirement  planning, and professional development , you can achieve a healthy work-life  balance, plan for your future, and advance your career.

Full-time TEAMS employees will accrue vacation leave at a rate of 6.769 hours biweekly/22 days annually and sick leave at a rate of 4 hours biweekly/13 days annually. In addition, employees are eligible for ten paid holidays each year.

Master’s degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience; or a bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area and four years of relevant experience.

• Highly organized and able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Have strong understanding of the management, operation, and maintenance of cross connection control programs.
• Have 5 years of experience designing and delivering training for personnel in backflow prevention with the following certifications - Backflow Tester, Backflow Repair, Cross Connection Control Program Manager Series Certificate
• Proficient with MS Outlook, Word, Power Point and Excel software.

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume. 

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.