Agency Instructor I - WMD / Hazmat Operations

Job Title

Agency Instructor I - WMD / Hazmat Operations

Agency

Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service

Department

Emergency Services Training Institute

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)

Job Description

Agency Instructor I - WMD / Hazmat Operations

4 positions to be filled

Part-Time

Telecommuter

$45.00/hour

As a part-time member of the WMD/HazMat Ops Program training team, the Wage Instructor is responsible for instructing and facilitating emergency response training courses in a challenging adult education learning environment. Utilizes their knowledge of adult learning theories and learning styles to maximize learner success and ensure overall effectiveness of the course instruction. Uses a variety of media to present course materials and will serve as a "Subject Matter Expert (SME)" in CBRNE/HazMat emergency response. Participates in curriculum update activities. The Wage Instructor reports to the Training Manager.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Four years of related experience in CBRNE, MCI, response and deterrence, anti-terrorism, and/or counter-terrorism.
• One year of adult education and/or training experience.

Required Licenses/Certifications: 

• Must have a valid motor vehicle operator’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.
• State or Nationally recognized certification in Hazardous Materials First Responder: Operations.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Five or more years of experience in a combination of the following: CBRNE, MCI, response and deterrence, anti-terrorism, and/or counter-terrorism.
• Nationally recognized (IFSAC or Pro Board) certification in Hazardous Materials First Responder: Technician, Specialist, and Incident Command.
• Five or more years of experience in hazardous materials response and mitigation.
• Five or more years of experience in air monitoring and sampling in hazardous materials response.
• Experience in WMD operations and training, emergency response planning and operations, or emergency management experience.

Physical Requirements: 

• Ability to support training delivery for up to 8-10 hours/day.
• Physical conditioning consistent with wearing hazardous materials Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including donning and doffing self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), setting up classrooms, movement of heavy training equipment and instructional materials.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Advanced working knowledge in WMD and/or CBRNE operations.
• Knowledge of principles and methods for teaching and instructing individuals and groups.
• Proficiency with basic office software and instructional programs.
• Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods.
• Skilled in utilizing various learning and active listening strategies.
• Ability to express and comprehend information and use inductive and deductive reasoning.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to interact positively and professionally with staff and emergency response personnel and emergency managers.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

Equipment: 

• Standard office equipment: computer, keyboard, multifunctional printer, telephone.
• Training 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.
• This position allows telecommuting per TEEX guidelines.
• This position is funded from grant and/or contract funding, which is renewed through provisions of the grantor of the contract. Therefore, this position is contingent upon continuation of funding from these grants and/or contracts, as well as satisfactory job performance.
• This is a wage position established to accommodate a temporary organizational need. As such, TEEX does not guarantee any set number of hours or length of employment in this role.

Essential Duties, Tasks, and Percentages: 

WMD Operations Course Delivery – 85%

• Assists in instructing various WMD Operational courses utilizing curriculum, course materials, and training equipment.
• Travels to and from course locations, to include domestic and foreign locations.
• Delivers the course and course exercises within the scope and intent of the Instructor Guide.
• Ensures all participants have achieved the terminal objectives of the course.
• Assists TEEX and other agencies as required as a WMD subject matter expert and instructor.
• Ensures classrooms/exercise locations are ready for participants.

WMD Course Materials Development and/or Updates - 10%

• Actively participates in the updating and revising of a course as a team member in the curriculum processes.
• Reviews new instructional materials as they become available to determine relevance with current courses.
• Assists with the research and development of WMD course related materials to include lesson plans, outlines, training aids, manuals, and scenarios.
• Revises and updates existing course material as necessary to maintain course relevancy.
• Creates and/or updates PowerPoint presentations and /or other graphic training aids.
• Identifies content and resources which would be appropriate for use in course revisions.

Administrative/Fiscal Responsibility - 5%

• Submits travel forms to Training Manager within two business days after course completion.
• Submits After Action Reports (AAR) to Training Manager within two business days after course completion.
• Submits MDR by the assigned due date.
• Maintains course and student documentation for class deliveries.
• Submits course documentation in a timely manner and completes additional required reports by suspense date.

Other Duties:

• Supports the TEEX values of Safety, Teamwork, Adaptability, Respect and Stewardship in all work activities.
• Participates in professional development activities specifically targeted at improving instruction techniques (not subject matter).
• Maintains required professional credentials.
• Actively and positively participates in team meetings and events.
• Works cooperatively and respectfully with other sections, programs, and divisions within TEEX.
• 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.