Agency Instructor I - Confined Space Entry (Water/Wastewater Program)

Texas A&M • Bryan, TX

23h

About The Position

The Agency Instructor I will perform training for various specialty, skilled and/or semi-skilled courses, specifically Confined Space Entry, within the Water & Wastewater program. The instructor will utilize his/her knowledge of various adult learning theories and learning styles to help maximize learner success and ensure overall effectiveness of the course instruction. They will perform online and/or classroom instruction, field-based skills training, and/or may provide technical assistance in a specialty area while using a variety of media to present course material. The instructor may assist in creating new content or updating existing curriculum content, when necessary, to meet the learner’s needs. The instructor is expected to maintain their technical competence and skills. The purpose of this position is to perform instruction in proper confined space entry procedures and serve as a subject matter expert regarding confined spaces. In addition to instruction, duties will include delivery, set-up, and maintaining the confined space entry trailer as well as all the safety equipment within the trailer. This position reports to the Agency Training Manager.

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three years of hands-on experience in performing confined space entries and the operation of, maintenance, design, construction, or regulation of water utility systems.
• Must have a valid motor vehicle operator’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.
• Must have a valid Class “A” CDL or ability to obtain within 180 days of employment.
• Must have one of the following licenses: Texas Class “B” Water license (or higher), Texas Class “B” Wastewater license (or higher, Texas Class “B” Distribution license OR Texas Class III Collection license.
• 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 performing confined space entries and the operation, maintenance, design, construction, or regulation of water utility systems OR a High School Diploma/GED with seven years of experience in performing confined space entries AND the operation, maintenance, design, construction, or regulation of water utility systems. Must also have TCEQ Sponsor Requirements or the ability to obtain within 6 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform training for various specialty, skilled and/or semi-skilled courses, specifically Confined Space Entry, within the Water & Wastewater program.
• Utilize knowledge of various adult learning theories and learning styles to help maximize learner success and ensure overall effectiveness of the course instruction.
• Perform online and/or classroom instruction, field-based skills training, and/or may provide technical assistance in a specialty area while using a variety of media to present course material.
• Assist in creating new content or updating existing curriculum content, when necessary, to meet the learner’s needs.
• Maintain technical competence and skills.
• Perform instruction in proper confined space entry procedures and serve as a subject matter expert regarding confined spaces.
• Delivery, set-up, and maintaining the confined space entry trailer as well as all the safety equipment within the trailer.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees