[Hiring] Agency Instructor I - Water Program @Texas A&M University System

Role Description

The Agency Instructor I, under direction, will assist in training various specialty skilled and/or semi-skilled courses within a specified program. Responsibilities include:

• Utilizing knowledge of adult learning theories and learning styles to maximize learner success.
• Performing online and/or classroom instruction and field-based skills training.
• Providing technical assistance in a specialty area.
• Using a variety of media to present course material.
• Assisting in creating new and/or updating curriculum content as necessary.
• Maintaining technical competence and skills.

This position reports to the Training Manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three years of experience in operation, maintenance, design, construction, or regulation of water utility systems.
• One year of experience in training adults, which may include on-the-job training.
• 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, 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
    • 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 operation, maintenance, design, construction, or regulation of water utility systems OR a High School Diploma/GED with seven years of experience in the same fields.

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.