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Job Title

Wage Agency Instructor - Rescue

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 - Rescue

$45.00 per hour

8 Positions Available

Temporary/Casual Staff

College Station, Texas

The Role at a Glance

The Wage Agency Instructor makes a difference by providing direct support to the Emergency Services Training Institute (ESTI) Rescue Training Program. The Wage Agency Instructor may assist the Rescue Training Program in developing, designing, and delivering various courses and exercises related to Urban Search & Rescue, Technical Rescue, and/or Emergency Response. The instructor utilizes their knowledge of adult learning methodologies and their subject matter expertise to deliver high quality rescue training courses to students from both the public and private sectors as well as governmental entities. The instructor further utilizes their subject matter expertise to assist as needed in developing or updating courses to ensure they are realistic, relevant, and impactful for students, participants, and their home agencies.

This position reports to the Agency Training Manager.

Qualifications of the Role

+ High School Diploma or GED.

+ Seven years of related experience in one of the following disciplines: Fire Service, Rescue, Law Enforcement, Emergency Medical Services, Urban Search and Rescue, or equivalent DoD Civilian or Enlisted/Commissioned experience.

+ Three years of experience in delivering adult education courses and/or exercises following the US Department of Homeland Security Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Plan (HSEEP) model.

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

+ Valid Instructor Certification from a recognized public safety certification entity or DoD equivalent.

+ Rope Rescue Operations Certification from a recognized certification entity (ProBoard, IFSAC, TCFP, or equivalent).

Equivalency: Will consider an associate’s degree in a related field with five years of experience in the disciplines listed above or a bachelor’s degree in a related field with three years of experience in the disciplines listed above. Must also have three years of experience in delivering adult education courses and/or exercises following the US Department of Homeland Security Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Plan (HSEEP) model.

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.

TEEX Employer Notices (https://teex.org/teex-employer-notices/) Military Crosswalk Info

Applications must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Not doing so could result in an incomplete submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

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.