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 Agency Instructor I - Hazmat is responsible for instructing and facilitating Hazardous Materials training courses for the Hazmat Training program in a challenging adult learning education learning environment. You will utilize knowledge of adult learning theories and learning styles to maximize learner success and ensure overall effectiveness of the course instruction. You will perform online and/or classroom instruction, field-based skills training and/or may provide technical assistance in a specialty area. You will maintain skills and a current knowledge base to meet current and future instructional requirements as well as adapt course curriculum, when necessary, to meet learner needs. You will use a variety of media to present course material, assists with development of new and/or updating curriculum content as necessary, aiding in quality control of part-time instructors to include maintenance of records, reports, and documentation of activities during each course or exercise delivery. This position reports to the Agency Training Manager.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED

• Four years of experience in hazmat related field

• One year of experience in adult education and/or training to include training concepts and programs

Required Licenses/Certifications:

• Class A Commercial Driver’s License within 180 Days

• U.S. Passport

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate’s or higher degree from an accredited university or college, degree in related field

• Six or more years of experience in hazmat related field

• 3 or more years of experience in adult education and/or training background in training concepts and programs

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work outdoors exposed to various weather conditions, potential allergens and heat

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing

• Regular use using standard office and presentation equipment such as computer, keyboard, printer and projector

• Ability to climb, crawl, stoop, reach and manipulate small equipment components during instruction.

• Ability to support training delivery for up to 8-10 hours/day (standing)

• Physical conditioning consistent with setting up classrooms, movement of training equipment and instructional materials up to 80 lbs.

• Ability to travel independently to other and/or remote locations by driving and/or flying on commercial airlines

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Advanced working knowledge in a hazmat related field

• Ability to lead instruction and provide effective demonstration hands-on training activities

• Excellent communication (oral/written) and presentation skills

• Knowledge of principals 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

• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and classroom management skills

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others

• Ability to work effectively with customers, co-workers, and staff of all levels

• Ability to interact respectfully and professionally with customers, co-workers, and staff of all levels

• Working knowledge of basic office software, computers, and instructional programs

• Excellent small group facilitation and team building skills

• Ability to orally comprehend and express information and use inductive and deductive reasoning

Equipment: 

• Standard office equipment: computer, keyboard, multifunctional printer, telephone

• Training equipment

Notifications: 

• This position is security-sensitive.

• This position may require 50% or more of travel.

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

• 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.

• 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 requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TEEX regulations and procedures.

Essential Duties, Tasks, and Percentages:

Training Delivery and Program support - 80%:

• Delivers course instruction and provides technical assistance for the Hazardous Materials Training Program and ensures that the course is effectively and efficiently presented in accordance with TEEX certified curricula and customer contracts.

• Arrives before course is scheduled to ensure classrooms and training areas are prepared for class delivery, to include safely setting up and disassembly of equipment, course props and other materials

• Develops instructional techniques and uses a variety of learning techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles for presenting course material

• Facilitates class discussions, monitors performance, and ensures all participants have achieved terminal objectives of the course 

• Initiates and maintains collaborative classroom discussions and monitors learner performance

• Facilitates after action reviews with participants at the completion of exercises

• Evaluates and assess instructional effectiveness and adjusts delivery plan as necessary

• Submits all required reports for assigned course in a timely manner upon completion of the course

• Ensures training/exercise materials, training aids, and classrooms/exercise locations are secured and accounted for upon completion of the course

• Develops and maintains subject matter expertise to include current and emerging issues

Assist with Course Development and Review - 5%:

• Actively participates in researching and/or updating new instructional materials in support of Hazmat courses

• Assists with developing and/or updating customized lesson plans, outlines, training aids, manuals, and scenarios for practical application

• Assists with reviewing curriculum and/or instructional materials to ensure relevance to current doctrine and best practices

• May assist with developing and overseeing quality control of exercises/scenarios as applicable

• May assist with modifying or developing course content to meet changing needs and objectives, includes visuals and instructional materials to meet specific education and programmatic requirements

Training Documentation - 10%:

• Ensures class documentation is completed in an accurate and timely manner in accordance with Division guidance, Agency, and Contractual requirements (if applicable)

• Maintains appropriate student activity documentation

• Completes all required course documents in a timely manner and participates in course debrief with instructional team, as applicable, to determine delivery areas of improvement

• Ensures course evaluations are collected and returned as instructed by Training Manager

• Assists in the marketing of Division programs and events to potential customers and/or students

Fiscal and Administrative Responsibilities - 5%:

• Makes sound fiscal decisions in the planning and execution of course deliveries

• Submits administrative paperwork to include timesheets and travel expenses/receipts within the required time frame per agency and division policy

Other Duties:

• Completes all required TAMUS required training and maintains required professional credentials

• Actively participates in team meetings and events

• Interacts professionally and wears appropriate professional attire representing the Texas Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) in a positive manner

• Maintains and safeguards assigned divisional equipment and property

• Performs additional work duties as assigned

• As a part of the 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

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.