Agency Instructor I - Water Program (Telecommuter)

Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service; Bryan, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life and long

Disability insurance

12–15 paid holidays

Paid vacation and sick leave

Wellness programs

Job summary

The Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) seeks an Agency Instructor I – Water Program to deliver online and in-person coursework, applying adult learning theory to help learners succeed. This telecommuting role supports a water utility program and reports to the Training Manager.

You will teach various water/wastewater courses, help update curriculum, and maintain your technical competencies. A Texas driver’s license and state licenses may be required; travel to training sites may be

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3 years of experience in operation, maintenance, design, construction, or regulation of water utility systems.
• 1 year of experience in training adults.
• Valid driver’s license; Texas Class B Water or Wastewater license or equivalent.
• TCEQ instructional requirements (60 hours) or completion of approved Instructor training within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Assist in training various specialty courses within the program.
• Deliver online and/or classroom instruction and field-based skills training.
• Update curriculum content to meet learner needs.
• Maintain currency of technical competence and skills.

Skills

Adult training

Online instruction

Curriculum development

Technical instruction

Learning media presentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (education/experience)

High School Diploma/GED with 7 years Water utility experience

Job description

Job TitleAgency Instructor I - Water Program (Telecommuter) Agency Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service Department Infrastructure Training and Safety Institute Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate Job LocationBryan, Texas Job TypeStaff

Agency Instructor I – Water Program $5,833.34 per month 2 Full-Time Positions Telecommuter

The Role at a Glance

The Agency Instructor I, under direction, will assist in training various specialty skilled and/or semi-skilled courses within a specified program. Will utilize 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 in a specialty area. Will use a variety of media to present course material. 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. This position reports to the Training Manager.

Qualifications of the Role

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university or an equivalent combination of education and experience.


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


• One year of experience in training adults, may include on-the-job training.


• Must have a valid motor vehicle operator’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment. Texas Class \"B\" Water license. Texas Class \"B\" Wastewater license, or Wastewater Collection II or III.


• TCEQ Sponsor Requirements 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 OR – the ability to attain within 6 months of employment.


• Equivalency: Will consider an Associate’s degree with five years of experience in operation, maintenance, design, construction, or regulation of water utility systems OR a High School Diploma/GED with seven years of experience in operation, maintenance, design, construction, or regulation of water utility systems.

About Us

The Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) is an internationally recognized leader in emergency response training, workforce training and technical assistance. Major TEEX competencies include fire and rescue, infrastructure and safety, law enforcement, cybersecurity, economic and workforce development, and homeland security. Every TEEX employee has a direct impact on Making a Difference to the professionals who respond to emergencies, safeguard communities, and ultimately save lives. We are focused on enhancing organizational effectiveness by creating an optimal work environment that empowers employees to improve themselves and their communities. Additionally, we offer competitive salaries and benefits, value work/life balance, and support employees’ education and professional development.

The Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) is an internationally recognized leader in emergency response training, workforce training and technical assistance. Last year, TEEX served more than 138,000 people from every U.S. state and territory and 131 countries worldwide. Major TEEX programs include Fire and Emergency Services, Infrastructure and Safety, Law Enforcement and Protective Services and Business and Cyber Solutions. TEEX operates a comprehensive emergency preparedness campus with some of the world’s top training facilities for training in public utilities, law enforcement and unexploded ordnance. For cybersecurity training, TEEX has built a fully-mobile Cyber Training and Exercise Range that simulates cyberattacks, providing a hands‑on experience not often seen in cyber exercises. As part of the National Domestic Preparedness Consortium and home to the National Emergency Response and Recovery Training Center, TEEX has also been a leader in homeland security training since 1998, providing federally funded homeland security training and exercises for communities across the nation. Beyond training and technical assistance, the agency also sponsors two statewide response teams, Texas A&M Task Force 1 (TX-TF1) and Texas A&M Public Works Response Team (TX-PWRT). While TX-TF1, an elite urban search and rescue team, provides emergency response personnel and resources during disasters, TX-PWRT restores public utilities such as water, gas and electricity after disasters. Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service is an Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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.

Benefits You Can Expect from TEEX

• Medical, dental, vision, life- and long-term disability insurance through The Texas A&M System.


• TEEX contributes to employee health and basic life premiums.


• Family enrollment is available.


• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.


• 12-15 paid holidays per year.


• Paid vacation and sick leave.


• Wellness programs and release time.


• Access to online learning platforms.


• Educational reimbursement assistance and release time.


• Leadership development programs