Agency Instructor I

Job Title

Agency Instructor I

Agency

Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service

Department

Infrastructure Training And Safety Institute

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Bryan, Texas

Job Type

Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)

Job Description

Agency Instructor I

3 positions to be filled

Temporary/Casual Position

Telecommuter

$40.00 per hour

The Agency Instructor I, under direction, will assist in training various specialty skilled and/or semi-skilled courses within the Water Program.  The Instructor will utilize their 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.  This Instructor will also use a variety of media to present course materials and 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 Agency Training Coordinator and/or Training Manager.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university (equivalency:  will consider an Associate’s degree with six years of related experience in the operation, maintenance, design, construction, or regulation of water utility systems or a High School Diploma/GED with eight years of related experience in the operation, maintenance, design, construction, or regulation of water utility systems)

• Four years of experience in the operation, maintenance, design, construction, or regulation of water utility systems

• One year of experience in training adults, and 60 hours of classroom instructional experience OR
  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

Required Licenses/Certifications:

• Valid Driver’s License

• Texas Class "B" Water License

OR

• Texas Class "B" Wastewater License

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to communicate orally and in writing

• Ability to regularly use a computer/keyboard

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

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

• Physical conditioning consistent with setting up classrooms, wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) during instruction, movement of training equipment and instructional materials up to 40 lbs.

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Biology or related field from an accredited college or university

• Five or more years of experience in the operation, maintenance, design, construction, or regulation of water utility systems

• Six months or more 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

• Five or more years of adult education and/or training

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Advanced working knowledge and understanding in the operation, maintenance, design, construction, or regulation of water utility systems

• Knowledge of basic office and online presentation software and instructional programs

• Strong verbal/written communication and presentation skills

• 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

• Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills

• Ability to interact respectfully and professionally with all levels of management, staff, students, and customers 

Equipment: 

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

• Training and field equipment

• PPE as necessary

Notifications:

• This position is security-sensitive.

• This position may require up to 80% or more travel.

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

• This position allows telecommuting per TEEX guidelines and requires completing work remotely.

• 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.

Essential Duties, Tasks, and Percentages: 

Provide classroom and field instruction for the Water and Wastewater Training Program - 80%:

• 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 concerned parties, points of contacts, host organization, agencies, are contacted and notified of schedules, locations, and times

• Ensures all training materials and training aids are prepared before class and secured and accounted for upon completion of the course

• Follows approved curriculum course outline, performs all course exercises as explained in the Instructor Guide

• Ensures participants have achieved terminal objectives of the course

• Provides the opportunity for participants to evaluate training

• Assists with course development and review as needed, recommends changes/updates to materials

• Maintains subject matter expertise on water related topics of instruction

• Administers course post-testing

• Ensures completion and collection of student attendance rosters, registration forms, pre-test/post-test, course evaluations, and delivery records forms

• Prepares class records and ensures that they are submitted in a timely fashion at the conclusion of the training

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

Assist in the development and/or revision of the various water program courses as required- 10%:

• Updates technical courses, conducts special training courses as assigned by the program supervisor

• Develops course outlines for new or emerging treatment technologies

• Researches, develops, and writes new instructional material in support of the Water Program and/or updates materials in support of other water related courses

• Ensures that new instructional materials are reviewed as they become available to determine relevance with current courses

• Actively participates in team meetings and events

Provide technical assistance and program support –10%:

• 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 the public health

• Assists the Training Manager/Coordinator with customer interactions

• Assists in the marketing of division programs and events to potential customers and students

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

Other Duties:

• Participates in professional development opportunities

• Maintains involvement with Agency Initiatives (CoP’s, committees, etc.)

• Actively demonstrates the TEEX Values – Safety, Teamwork, Adaptability, Respect, and Stewardship

• Maintains and safeguards assigned divisional equipment and property

• Generates e-mails and reports as needed

• Maintains a clean and professional appearance

• Maintains an orderly and clean workspace

• Demonstrates a positive attitude and work ethic

• Exhibits punctuality by arriving to work and scheduled events on time

• Performs additional work duties as assigned

• As 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.

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