Job Title Water/Wastewater Instructor
AgencyTexas A&M Engineering Extension Service
DepartmentInfrastructure 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 Requirements
One year of experience in training adults, and 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
Required Licenses/Certifications:- Valid Driver’s License
- Texas Class "B" 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.
