Agency Instructor I - Water Program (Telecommuter)

Texas A&M University System; Bryan (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) within Texas A&M University is seeking an Agency Instructor I for the Water Program. This full-time telecommuter role will deliver online and classroom instruction, field-based training, and may assist in curriculum updates to meet learner needs.

You will apply adult learning theories and varied media to maximize learner success, maintain technical competence, and report to the Training Manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Three years in water utility systems; one year training adults.
• License: Texas Class B Water; Wastewater license or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assist in training specialty courses and deliver instruction online or in class.
• Provide field-based skills training and technical assistance as needed.
• Update curriculum content to meet learner needs and maintain competence.
• Report to the Training Manager.

Skills

Adult learning theories

Learning styles

Online instruction

Education

Bachelor's degree

Texas Class B Water license

Texas Class B Wastewater license

Job description

The Role at a Glance

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

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.
• 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.

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

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer

The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a statewide network of twelve universities, eight state agencies, a comprehensive health science center, Texas A&M-Fort Worth and Texas A&M-RELLIS. The A&M System is committed to providing an educational and work environment that is conducive to the personal and professional development of each employee. Each member institution provides equal opportunity and access to all students, employees and prospective employees. The Texas A&M System is an Equal Opportunity/ Veterans/ Disability Employer.

Application Essentials

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. Applications must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Not doing so could result in an incomplete submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

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