Agency Instructor I

Job Title

Agency Instructor I

Agency

Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service

Department

Infrastructure Training And Safety Institute

Proposed Minimum Salary

$5,833.34 monthly

Job Location

Bryan, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Agency Instructor I, under direction, will assist in training various specialty skilled and/or semi-skilled courses within the Water Program. The Agency Instructor I will utilize their knowledge of adult learning theories and learning styles to help maximize learner success and ensure overall effectiveness of the course instruction. The Agency Instructor I will perform online and/or classroom instruction, field-based skills training, and/or may provide technical assistance. This position 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 Agency Instructor I is expected to maintain their technical competence and skills and will report to the Agency Training Manager.

Required Qualifications:

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

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

• TCEQ Sponsor Requirements
  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 "A" Water License

• 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 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

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

• This position allows telecommuting per TEEX guidelines.

• 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.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.