Agency Instructor I - Water/Wastewater (Telecommuter)

Job Title

Agency Instructor I - Water/Wastewater (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

Agency Instructor I - Water/Wastewater

$5,833.34/Month

Full-Time Position

2 Positions to be Filled

Telecommuter

The Agency Instructor I, under direction, will assist in training various specialty skilled and/or semi-skilled courses within a specified program.  Will utilize his/her 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 and will report to the Training Coordinator/Manager.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university

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

• One year of experience in training adults.

• 60 hours of classroom instructional experience

• 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

Equivalency: Will consider five years of experience in operation, maintenance, design, construction, or regulation of water utility systems with an associate’s degree and seven years of experience in operation, maintenance, design, construction, or regulation of water utility systems with a High School Diploma or GED. Must also meet the TCEQ Sponsor Requirements (60 hours of classroom instructional experience and 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.)

Required Licenses/Certifications:

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications: 

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

• Degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Biology or related field.

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

• Six months 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.

Physical Requirements: 

• Ability to move heavy objects and/or wear personal protective gear during instruction.

• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions during instruction.

• Ability to stand for long periods of time.

• Ability to lift 40 pounds.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Knowledge of basic office and online presentation software and instructional programs.

• 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.