Purpose: |
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This position is responsible for developing, delivering, and assessing instructional programs related to water and wastewater licenses in the assigned area of expertise.
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Duties, Functions and Responsibilities: |
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Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
- Develops, administers, and maintains comprehensive instructional programs in areas of water and wastewater specialization.
- Identifies and assesses instructional needs for water and wastewater employees.
- Evaluates instructional programs and materials for effectiveness.
- Interprets and explains Federal, State and City policies, procedures, codes, specifications, and ordinances in area of expertise.
- Develops materials and training aids including lesson plans, presentations, handouts, visual aids, demonstration props, tests, and other course materials.
- Coordinates class schedule, maintains attendance records, prepares course certificates, and submits attendance information in accordance with TCEQ requirements.
- Determines appropriate instructional methods for the course materials and the audience.
- Coordinates and provides advice to management regarding water and wastewater area of specialization.
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Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised: |
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May provide leadership, evaluation, training, and guidance to others.
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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: |
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Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
- Knowledge of principles, practices, methods and procedures of curriculum, course development and evaluation.
- Knowledge of water/wastewater area of specialization.
- Knowledge of Departmental and OSHA regulations.
- Knowledge of related codes and standards.
- Knowledge of human group behavior, learning and motivation.
- Knowledge of curriculum and instructional systems design methods for individuals and groups.
- Knowledge of Federal, State, and City practice, policy, and procedure.
- Skill in effective oral and written communication.
- Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
- Skill in quickly identifying and handling conflict and uncertain situations.
- Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
- Skill in operating multimedia equipment, office equipment, computers and supportive software.
- Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
- Ability to research and evaluate educational resources, materials, programs and assessment tools.
- Ability to maintain detailed and accurate educational records.
- Ability to implement instructional programs.
- Ability to mentor and counsel Utility employees for licensing achievement and career development.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with City employees and the public.
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Minimum Qualifications: |
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Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus five (5) years related experience to include three (3) years of classroom delivery experience. |
Licenses and Certifications Required: |
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- Valid Texas Class C Driver License
- One (1) of the following licenses issued by Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) is required (reciprocity for other states may be available)
- Class B Surface Water
- Class B Wastewater
- Class B Distribution
- Class III Collections License l (reciprocity for other states may be available)
- Certified through TCEQ as an approved instructor for water and wastewater licensing courses in accordance with RG-373.
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