Wage Agency Instructor - Region 2 Fire Extension

Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service; College Station (TX); Remote; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

TEEX benefit programs

Career development opportunities

State retirement options

Networking with professionals

Job summary

Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service is seeking a Wage Agency Instructor for Region 2 Fire Extension to deliver and coordinate classes, conferences and field delivery courses. The role supports training programs and hand-offs to the National Fire Academy, with telecommuter arrangements in Texas.

The position requires an associate degree or equivalent, five years in Emergency Services, and a teaching/training background, plus certification as an instructor from approved Texas agencies.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited college or university or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five years’ experience in Emergency Services (I.E., Fire/Rescue/Haz-Mat, EMS, Emergency Management, or Law Enforcement).
• One year of experience in adult education and/or training.
• Must have a valid motor vehicle operator’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.
• Certified Instructor through one of the following: Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP), State Firefighters’ and Fire Marshals’ Association (SFFMA), Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE), Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM), or an equivalent certifying organization.

Responsibilities

• Responsibilities include delivering and coordinating classes, conferences, area schools, National Fire Academy hand-off and field delivery courses, and other special training programs as assigned.

Skills

Emergency services experience

Adult education

Driver's license

Education

Associate degree

Certified Instructor certification

Job description

Job Title Wage Agency Instructor - Region 2 Fire Extension Agency

Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service Department Extension - Fire Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate

Wage Agency Instructor - Region 2 Fire Extension $45.00 per hour

2 Positions Available Temporary/Casual Staff Telecommuter - Texas Region 2 (Map)

The Role at a Glance

Responsibilities include delivering and coordinating classes, conferences, area schools, National Fire Academy hand-off and field delivery courses, and other special training programs as assigned.

Qualifications of the Role

• Associate degree from an accredited college or university or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Five years’ experience in Emergency Services (I.E., Fire/Rescue/Haz-Mat, EMS, Emergency Management, or Law Enforcement).
• One year of experience in adult education and/or training.
• Must have a valid motor vehicle operator’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.
• Certified Instructor through one of the following: Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP), State Firefighters’ and Fire Marshals’ Association (SFFMA), Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE), Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM), or an equivalent certifying organization.

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.

Perks You Can Expect from TEEX Wage Employee Perks

• Flexible work schedule on an as-needed basis, perfect for supplemental income.
• Optional retirement savings programs through The Texas A&M University System.
• Time as a wage employee with TEEX counts toward Lifetime and State Service for State of Texas full-time employee benefits.
• Build Your Career Expand your network and build lasting connections with industry experts and peers.
• Enhance your skills and professional growth while representing a world-class organization.
• Learn more about the career paths and professional development opportunities available to all TEEX employees.

Employer Notices

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.

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, including the Brayton Fire Training Field, Disaster City and the Emergency Operations Training Center. Additionally, TEEX is home to state-of-the-art 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.