Region 4 Wage Agency Instructor

Job Description:

Region 4 Wage Agency Instructor

Description

Job Title
Region 4 Wage Agency Instructor

Agency
Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service

Department
Emergency Services Training Institute

Proposed Minimum Salary
$45.00 hourly

Job Location
San Angelo, Texas

Job Type
Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)

Job Description

The Region 4 Wage Agency Instructor is responsible for providing training for the municipal extension program - Region 4 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.The finalist for this position will be a telecommuter and must reside in the Eastern part of Region 4. TEEX Regional Map .

This position reports to the Training Coordinator.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate degree from an accredited college or university.
  
• 5 years’ experience in Emergency Services, I.E. Fire/Rescue/Haz-Mat, EMS, Emergency Management, or Law Enforcement or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  
• 1 year of experience in adult education and/or training.
  

Required Licenses/Certifications:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in fire science or related field.
  
• Certified Basic Firefighter with TCFP, or Certified Firefighter II with SFFMA, or able to obtain 180 days after hire date.
  
• 10 years’ Emergency Services experience, I.E. Fire/Rescue/Haz-Mat, EMS, Law Enforcement.
  
• 5 years supervisory experience.
  
• 5 years adult education and/or training experience in emergency services.
  

Physical Requirements:

• Physical condition consistent with skills required to perform hands on training evolutions.
  
• Must be physically able to wear PPE and move objects / training equipment up to 50 lbs.
  
• Must be able to regularly use a computer/keyboard.
  
• Communicate orally and written in a classroom setting and hands-on training activities.
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Specific knowledge consistent with teaching Emergency Services courses.
  
• Ability to effectively communicate in a classroom setting and/or hands-on training activities.
  
• Specific knowledge consistent with the ability to conduct Emergency Services courses.
  
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
  
• Ability to positively and professionally interact with clients and staff.
  
• 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.
  

Equipment:

• Standard office equipment: computer, keyboard, multifunctional printer, telephone.
  
• Standard motor vehicle equivalent to the classification allowed by the driver’s license.
  

Notifications:

• This position is security sensitive.
  
• 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.
  
• This position may require work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends.
  
• 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 may require > 80% travel.
  
• This position should average one to two course deliveries a month.
  
• This position is eligible for telecommuting and requires completing work remotely.
  
• This position primarily supports the instructional needs for the Extension Program - Region 4 and must reside in region.
  

Essential Duties, Tasks, and Percentages:

Instruction and Class Management: 80%

• Instructs assigned courses.
  
• Determines course goals and objectives.
  
• Uses a variety of techniques for presenting course material.
  
• Develops instructional techniques to accommodate various learning styles.
  
• Initiates and maintains interactive classroom discussions.
  
• Provides positive reinforcement and motivational incentives.
  
• Monitors learner performance.
  
• Evaluates and assess instructional effectiveness.
  

Communication and Administration: 20%

• Communicates with Regional Training Manager and customers.
  
• Submits all required documentation, including but not limited to class closeouts, travel, payroll.
  
• Completes all training and work assignments on time.
  

Other Duties as Assigned to include:

• Interacts professionally and wears appropriate professional attire representing the TEEX in a positive manner.
  
• 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.