Proctor/Observer

Job Description:

Proctor/Observer

Description

Job Title
Proctor/Observer

Agency
Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service

Department
Emergency Services Training Institute

Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate

Job Location
College Station, Texas

Job Type
Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)

Job Description

Proctor/Observer

$25.00/hour

Wage (Temporary/Casual) Position

4 Positions to be Filled

College Station, Texas

The Proctor/Observer will proctor Pro Board examinations for national/international certification. The Proctor/Observer must maintain a secure test administration. 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.

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.

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 up to 10 lbs. of 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 various people.
  
• 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 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.
  
• This position allows telecommuting per TEEX guidelines.
  

Essential Duties, Tasks, and Percentages:

Proctor Pro Board Exams - 85%

• Arrive at testing sessions on time.
  
• Greet students, instructors and verify identification.
  
• Keep testing documents secure at all times.
  
• Maintain a secure testing environment and materials that is free of distractions.
  
• Administer exam and monitor candidates at all times during testing.
  
• Efficiently monitor and pick up all testing documents then dismiss students as they complete exams.
  
• Reconcile and ship all testing documents back to the ESTI Certification Office.
  
• Follow all policies and procedures as provided by the ESTI Certification Office.
  

Fiscal Responsibility - 5%

• Prepare reports and travel claims and ensure that they are accurate and submitted in accordance with TEEX SAPs and state travel regulations.
  

Other duties - 10%

• Maintain student confidentiality.
  
• Maintain a neat and professional appearance.
  
• Promote a positive working environment that is respectful of others and allows honest feedback with open communication.
  
• Maintain professional and positive interactions when working with coworkers and customers.
  
• Perform all assignments with a positive team approach.
  
• Provide customer-friendly service to both internal and external TEEX/ESTI customers.
  

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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.