Proctor/Observer - Multiple Locations

Job Title

Proctor/Observer - Multiple Locations

Agency

Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service

Department

Emergency Services Training Institute

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Houston, Texas

Job Type

Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)

Job Description

Proctor/Observer

10 Positions to be Filled

Part-Time (Temporary/Casual)

$25.00/hour

Locations: Houston, Dallas, El Paso, Odessa, Midland, Amarillo, San Antonio, Corpus Christi, McAllen, Louisiana

The Proctor/Observer proctors Pro Board examinations for national/international certification. Responsible for maintaining secure test administration.

This position reports to the Certification Manager.

 

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.

 

Required Licenses/Certifications: 

• Must have a valid motor vehicle operator’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.

 

Preferred Qualifications: 

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

• Experience in test administration.

 

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and move lightly weighted testing materials.

• Ability to support proctoring for examinations for up to 8-10 hours/day.

• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.

• Ability to travel independently to other and/or remote locations by driving and/or flying on commercial airlines.

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.   

• Ability to positively and professionally interact with clients and staff.

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

• Ability to positively and professionally interact with clients and staff, groups of various sizes.

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

• Ability to be consistent and impartial in administering tests.

• Ability to work well with people from various backgrounds.

• Ability to perceive and prevent conflicts of interest in the case of superiors, subordinates, colleagues, relatives, classmates, or any other individuals being present in the class.

• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

• Strong attention to detail skills.

Equipment:

• Standard office equipment: computer, keyboard, multifunctional printer, telephone.

Notifications:

• This position is security sensitive.

• This position may require work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends.

• This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TEEX regulations and procedures.

• All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and Agency safety requirements.

• Ability to travel independently to other and/or remote locations by driving a personal or TEEX vehicle and/or flying on commercial airlines.

• This position allows telecommuting per TEEX guidelines.

• This is a wage position established to accommodate a temporary organizational need. As such, TEEX does not guarantee any set number of hours or length of employment in this role.

• TEEX will only pay for time of travel – mileage is not reimbursed.

• The ESTI Certification Office will notify the Proctor/Observer of the availability of a testing session in proximity to the employee’s home base. Once an assignment is accepted and completed, the Proctor/Observer will submit their time to TEEX.

• Primary residence must be within 3 hours of one of the following cities: Odessa/Midland (West Texas), Dallas/Fort Worth,