Agency Instructor I - Water Program (Telecommuter)

Texas A&M University System; United States; Remote; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Wellness programs

Online learning access

Educational reimbursement

Leadership development

Job summary

Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) seeks an Agency Instructor I for the Water Program to deliver online and in-person training, develop curriculum as needed, and support field-based skills instruction. The role emphasizes adult learning principles and maintaining technical competence, reporting to the Training Manager.

Two full-time telecommuter positions in Bryan, Texas, offering competitive benefits and opportunities to contribute to TEEX’s water utility training excellence.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist in training various specialty skilled and/or semi-skilled courses within a specified program.
• Utilize adult learning theories and learning styles to maximize learner success.
• Perform online and/or classroom instruction and field-based skills training.
• May provide technical assistance and help update curriculum content as needed.
• Maintain technical competence and skills; report to Training Manager.

Skills

Adult training

Curriculum design

Online instruction

Technical proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Associate’s degree with 5 years experience

High School Diploma/GED with 7 years experience

Tools

Texas Class B Water license

Texas Class B Wastewater license

Job description

Job Title

Agency Instructor I - Water Program (Telecommuter)

Agency

Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service

Department

Infrastructure Training and Safety Institute

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Bryan, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

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

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.

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

TEEX Employer Notices Military Crosswalk Info

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/Veterans/Disability Employer.