Job Information
Texas A&M University Water/Wastewater Instructor in United States
Job Title
Water/Wastewater Instructor
Agency
Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service
Department
Infrastructure Training And Safety Institute
Proposed Minimum Salary
$5,833.34 monthly
Job Location
Bryan, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
The Agency Instructor I, under direction, will assist in training various specialty skilled and/or semi-skilled courses within the Water Program. The Agency Instructor I will utilize their knowledge of adult learning theories and learning styles to help maximize learner success and ensure overall effectiveness of the course instruction. The Agency Instructor I will perform online and/or classroom instruction, field-based skills training, and/or may provide technical assistance. This position will also use a variety of media to present course materials and may assist in creating new and/or updating curriculum content, when necessary, to meet learner needs.
The Agency Instructor I is expected to maintain their technical competence and skills and will report to the Agency Training Manager.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university (equivalency: will consider an Associate’s degree with six years of related experience in the operation, maintenance, design, construction, or regulation of water utility systems or a High School Diploma/GED with eight years of related experience in the operation, maintenance, design, construction, or regulation of water utility systems)
Three years of experience in the operation, maintenance, design, construction, or regulation of water utility systems
TCEQ Sponsor RequirementsOne year of experience in training adults, and 60 hours of classroom instructional experience ORCompletion of approved Instructor training courses in:1. Methods of Teaching OR Effective Instructional TechniquesAND2. Instructional Design and Evaluation OR Organizational and Use of Training Materials
Required Licenses/Certifications:
Valid Driver’s License
Texas Class "A" Water License
Texas Class "B" Wastewater License
Physical Requirements:
Ability to communicate orally and in writing
Ability to regularly use a computer/keyboard
Ability to work outdoors exposed to various weather conditions, potential allergens, elevated noise levels, cold and heat
Ability to support training delivery for up to 8-10 hours/day (standing)
Physical conditioning consistent with setting up classrooms, wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) during instruction, movement of training equipment and instructional materials up to 40 lbs.
Ability to travel independently to other and/or remote locations by driving and/or flying on commercial airlines
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's Degree from an accredited college or university
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Biology or related field from an accredited college or university
Five or more years of experience in the operation, maintenance, design, construction, or regulation of water utility systems
Six months or more experience as an Instructor in Water Utilities courses
Texas Class "A" Water license, with experience in both Surface Water and Groundwater
Texas Class "A" Wastewater license
Texas BPAT, CSI, or OSSF licensing
Five or more years of adult education and/or training
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Advanced knowledge and understanding in the operation, maintenance, design, construction, or regulation of water utility systems
Knowledge of basic office and online presentation software and instructional programs
Strong verbal/written communication and presentation skills
Knowledge of principles and methods for teaching and instructing individuals and groups
Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods
Skilled in utilizing various learning and active listening strategies
Ability to orally comprehend and express information and use inductive and deductive reasoning
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others
Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
Ability to interact respectfully and professionally with all levels of management, staff, students, and customers
Equipment:
Standard office equipment: computer, keyboard, multifunctional printer, telephone
Training and field equipment
PPE as necessary
Notifications:
This position is security-sensitive.
This position may require up to 80% or more travel.
This position may require work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends.
This position allows telecommuting per TEEX guidelines.
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.
Essential Duties, Tasks, and Percentages:
Provide classroom and field instruction for the Water and Wastewater Training Program - 80%:
Travels to remote locations and provides classroom instruction across the state as assigned by program supervisor (travel will frequently require multiple overnight stay(s))
Ensures concerned parties, points of contacts, host organization, agencies, are contacted and notified of schedules, locations, and times
Ensures all training materials and training aids are prepared before class and secured and accounted for upon completion of the course
Follows approved curriculum course outline, performs all course exercises as explained in the Instructor Guide
Ensures participants have achieved terminal objectives of the course
Provides the opportunity for participants to evaluate training
Assists with course development and review as needed, recommends changes/updates to materials
Maintains subject matter expertise on water related topics of instruction
Administers course post-testing
Ensures completion and collection of student attendance rosters, registration forms, pre-test/post-test, course evaluations, and delivery records forms
Prepares class records and ensures that they are submitted in a timely fashion at the conclusion of the training
Ensures class documentation is completed in an accurate and timely manner in accordance with division guidance, Agency, and contractual requirements (if applicable)
Assist in the development and/or revision of the various water program courses as required- 10%:
Updates technical courses, conducts special training courses as assigned by the program supervisor
Develops course outlines for new or emerging treatment technologies
Researches, develops, and writes new instructional material in support of the Water Program and/or updates materials in support of other water related courses
Ensures that new instructional materials are reviewed as they become available to determine relevance with current courses
Actively participates in team meetings and events
Provide technical assistance and program support –10%:
Provides on-site technical assistance and one-on-one training to operators of water & wastewater treatment plants to assist in the improvement of water quality and the public health
Assists the Training Manager/Coordinator with customer interactions
Assists in the marketing of division programs and events to potential customers and students
Submits administrative paperwork to include timesheets and travel expenses/receipts within the required time frame per agency and division policy
Other Duties:
Participates in professional development opportunities
Maintains involvement with Agency Initiatives (CoP’s, committees, etc.)
Actively demonstrates the TEEX Values – Safety, Teamwork, Adaptability, Respect, and Stewardship
Maintains and safeguards assigned divisional equipment and property
Generates e-mails and reports as needed
Maintains a clean and professional appearance
Maintains an orderly and clean workspace
Demonstrates a positive attitude and work ethic
Exhibits punctuality by arriving to work and scheduled events on time
Performs additional work duties as assigned
As part of the 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
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.
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/ Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
If you need assistance in applying for this job, please call (979) 458-6801 or email employment@teex.tamu.edu .