Water​/Wastewater Wage Instructor - COAST​/TRAIN

Job Title

Water/Wastewater Wage Instructor - COAST/TRAIN

Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service

ITSI Water & Wastewater

$45.00 hourly

Brownsville, Texas

Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)

$45.00 per hour

Temporary/Casual Staff (Part-Time)

Telecommuter - Brownsville or Corpus Christi, Texas

The Role at a Glance The Wage Agency Instructor, under direction, assists in training various specialty skilled and/or semi-skilled courses within the TEEX Workforce Development Programs at the Coastal Bend Occupational Advanced Skills Training (COAST) in Corpus Christi, Texas and the RGV Advanced Manufacturing Hub (RAM) in Brownsville, Texas. The instructor delivers and conducts training courses for water and wastewater utility personnel to increase their technical competence and skills.

This position’s duties include classroom and topic preparation, delivery of classes including demonstrating with teaching aids, and completing required administrative paperwork. The instructor is expected to maintain their technical competence and skills.

This position reports to the ITSI Workforce Development Program Coordinator.

• 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.
• Due to the location of course facilitation, applicants must reside in any of the following counties to be considered:
  Aransas, Bee, Brooks, Cameron, Duval, Hidalgo, Jim Wells, Kenedy, Kleberg, Live Oak, Nueces, Refugio, San Patricio, Starr, and Willacy.
• 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.

• One year of experience in training adults and one of the following:
• 60 hours of classroom instructional experience.
• Completion of approved Instructor training courses in Methods of Teaching.
• Completion of approved Instructor training courses in Effective Instructional Techniques and Instructional Design and Evaluation.
• Completion of approved Instructor training courses in Organizational and Use of Training Materials.

Equivalency:
Will consider five years of related experience (Listed Above) with an Associate’s Degree in applicable field from an accredited college or university OR seven years of related experience (Listed Above) with a High School Diploma/GED.

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.

• 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.

• 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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