Job Title
Agency Instructor I - Water Program (Region 3, South Texas)
Agency
Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service
Department
Infrastructure Training and Safety Institute
Proposed Minimum Salary
$5,833.34 monthly
Job Location
Brownsville, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
Agency Instructor I – Water Program (Region 3, South Texas)
$5,833.34 per month
1 Full-Time Position
Telecommuter – Must Reside in Texas Region 3 (Map)
The Role at a Glance
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.
The instructor is expected to maintain their technical competence and skills and will report to the Training Coordinator/Manager. The Agency Instructor I must reside in Texas Region 3 (TEEX Regional Map.)
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 the 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 the operation, maintenance, design, construction, or regulation of water utility systems OR a High School Diploma/GED with seven years of experience in the 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
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