Agency Instructor I - Confined Space Entry, Water/Wastewater

Job Title

Agency Instructor I - Confined Space Entry, Water/Wastewater

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 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 and will report to the Training Coordinator/Manager.

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. 

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.

• Three years of hands-on experience in performing confined space entries.

• Three years of experience in the operation of, maintenance, design, construction, or regulation of water utility systems.

TCEQ Sponsor Requirements
Experience must include one year of training adults, and 60 hours of classroom instruction 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

Equivalency: Will accept an Associate’s degree with five years of relevant experience in confined space entry and five years in the operation of, maintenance, design, construction, or regulation of water utility systems or a high school diploma/GED with seven years of relevant experience in confined space entry and seven years in the operation of, maintenance, design, construction, or regulation of water utility systems. Must also meet TCEQ Sponsor Requirements.

Required Licenses/Certifications: 

• 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, Texas Class "B" Wastewater license, Texas Class “B” Distribution license OR Texas Class III Collection license.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Five years of experience in the operation of, maintenance, design, construction, or regulation of water utility systems.

• Five years of hands-on experience in performing confined space entries.

• Six months experience as an Instructor in Water Utilities courses.

• Texas Class "A" Water license.

• Texas Class "A" Wastewater license.

• Current OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 DOL card, or ability to acquire.

Physical Requirements: 

• Ability to move and lift heavy objects up to 40lbs.

• Ability to wear personal protective gear.

• Must be able to lead instruction for up to 8 or more hours per day. (Standing)

• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions.

• Ability to use a keyboard and mouse.

• Ability to communicate both orally and written.

• Ability to operate presentation equipment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Knowledge of confined space entry procedures, safety equipment, and regulations.

• Knowledge of confined spa