Wage Agency Instructor - Region 5 (South Plains)

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Wage Agency Instructor - Region 5 (South Plains)

Description

Job Title
Wage Agency Instructor - Region 5 (South Plains)

Agency
Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service

Department
Emergency Services Training Institute

Proposed Minimum Salary
$45.00 hourly

Job Location
Lubbock, Texas

Job Type
Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)

Job Description

Wage Agency Instructor

$45.00 per hour

Temporary/Casual Staff

Telecommuter - Region 5 - South Plains

The Role at a Glance

The Wage Agency Instructor is responsible for providing training for the municipal extension program - Region 5 in the state of Texas. This position provides instruction and coordinates classes, conferences, and area schools. This position also provides National Fire Academy hand-off and field delivery courses and provides training for annual schools and/or other special schools or courses as directed.

This role primarily supports the South Plains Association of Governments service area. Applicants must reside in any of the following counties to be considered: Bailey, Cochran, Crosby, Dickens, Floyd, Garza, Hale, Hockley, King, Lamb, Lubbock, Lynn, Motley, Terry, and Yoakum.

This position reports to the Training Coordinator.

Qualifications of the Role

• Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  
• Five years’ experience in Emergency Services, I.E. Fire/Rescue/Haz-Mat, EMS, Emergency Management, or Law Enforcement.
  
• One year of experience in adult education and/or training.
  
• Must have a valid motor vehicle operator’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.
  
• Certified Instructor with Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) or State Firefighter’s and Fire Marshal’s Association (SFFMA), or Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE), or Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM), or equivalent.
  

Equivalency: Will consider a bachelor’s degree with three years of Emergency Services, I.E. Fire/Rescue/Haz-Mat, EMS, Emergency Management experience, or Law Enforcement or a High School Diploma or GED with seven years of Emergency Services, I.E. Fire/Rescue/Haz-Mat, EMS, Emergency Management, or Law Enforcement experience.

About Us

The Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) is an internationally recognized leader in emergency response training, workforce training, and technical assistance. Major TEEX competencies include fire and rescue, infrastructure and safety, law enforcement, cybersecurity, economic and workforce development, and homeland security. Every TEEX employee has a direct impact on Making a Difference to the professionals who respond to emergencies, safeguard communities, and ultimately save lives.

We are focused on enhancing organizational effectiveness by creating an optimal work environment that empowers employees to improve themselves and their communities. Additionally, we offer competitive salaries and benefits, value work/life balance, and support employees’ education and professional development.

Benefits You Can Expect from TEEX

Wage Employee Benefits

• Flexible work schedule on an as-needed basis, perfect for supplemental income.
  
• Optional retirement savings programs through The Texas A&M University System.
  
• Time as a wage employee with TEEX counts toward Lifetime and State Service for State of Texas full-time employee benefits.
  

Build Your Career

• Expand your network and build lasting connections with industry experts and peers.
  
• Enhance your skills and professional growth while representing a world-class organization.
  
• Learn more about the career paths and professional development opportunities available to all TEEX employees.
  

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Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.