Wage Agency Instructor - Hazmat

Job Description:

Wage Agency Instructor - Hazmat

Description

Job Title
Wage Agency Instructor - Hazmat

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

Wage Agency Instructor - Hazmat

3 Positions to be filled

Part-Time (Temporary/Casual) Position

College Station, Texas

$45.00/hour

The Hazmat Instructor conducts, develops, and revises the hazmat training courses and assists other instructors or programs as needed. Develops and updates training aids, audio/visual pieces, student materials, and lesson plans. Assists with maintenance and inventory of course equipment and interacts with clients and staff in a positive and professional manner.

This position reports to the Training Coordinator.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
  
• Four years of experience in a hazmat related field.
  
• One year of experience in adult education, developing and delivering emergency response training.
  

Required Licenses/Certifications:

• Must have a valid motor vehicle operator’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.
  
• Must have a valid passport or ability to obtain within 180 days of employment.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
  
• Six years of experience in hazmat related field and experience in developing and delivering emergency aid.
  

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work outdoors exposed to various weather conditions, potential allergens, elevated noise levels, and heat.
  
• Ability to support training delivery for up to 8-10 hours/day.
  
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
  
• Physical conditioning consistent with setting up classrooms, movement of light, moderate, and/or heavy training equipment, wearing hazardous materials personal protective equipment.
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
  
• Ability to interact with clients and staff positively and professionally.
  
• Knowledge of basic office 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 comprehend and express information and use inductive and deductive reasoning.
  
• Knowledge of Hazmat-WMD operations and training, emergency response planning and operations, or emergency management experience and training.
  
• Ability to facilitate and adapt course and course content.
  
• Ability to conduct virtual learning, online learning, and /or simulation-based training.
  
• Ability to actively demonstrate the TEEX Values - Safety, Teamwork, Adaptability, Respect, and Stewardship.
  

Equipment:

• Standard office equipment: computer, keyboard, telephone.
  
• Training/field equipment.
  
• Personal protective equipment.
  

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.
  
• Employment in this role is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and will also be subject to random drug screening per DOT regulation.
  
• This position may require domestic and international travel.
  

Essential Duties, Tasks, and Percentages:

Course Instruction - 70%

• Ensures all training materials, training aids, and classrooms are ready for the client.
  
• Ensures all concerned parties are contacted of the schedule, location, and times.
  
• Ensures all training materials, training aids and classrooms are secured upon the completion of the course.
  
• Presents course curriculum and utilizes approved course materials.
  
• Submits all required reports for the assigned course within 3 working days upon completion of the course.
  
• Assists instructing other ESTI programs as needed.
  

Course materials and Equipment Maintenance - 25%

• Reviews and updates course syllabus, lesson plans, visual aids, and student materials as needed.
  
• Updates and provides recommendations to revise as necessary.
  
• Assists with inventory control or course delivery of equipment.
  

Reporting & Documentation - 5%

• Submits all reports, leave requests, etc., in a timely manner to the Program Coordinator.
  
• Provides all documentation necessary for travel purposes.
  

Other Duties:

• Reports to work at the designated time specified by the Hazmat Training Coordinator.
  
• Maintains required professional credentials.
  
• Promotes teamwork within the program.
  
• Performs additional work duties as assigned.
  

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/Veterans/Disability Employer.