Agency Instructor I - Water Program (Telecommuter)

Job Title

Agency Instructor I - Water Program (Telecommuter)

Agency

Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service

Department

Infrastructure Training and Safety Institute

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Bryan, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Role at a Glance

The Agency Instructor I, under direction, will assist in training various specialty skilled and/or semi-skilled courses within the Water 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.

This position reports to the Agency Training Manager.

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.
• Must have a valid motor vehicle operator’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.
• Texas Class “B” Water license (or higher).
• Texas Class “B” Wastewater license (or higher) or Wastewater Collection II or III.

TCEQ Sponsor Requirements

60 hours of classroom instructional experience OR

Completion of approved Instructor training courses in: Methods of Teaching OR Effective Instructional Techniques AND 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.

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

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.