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City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION

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Austin Water Certification Trainer


FLSA: Standard/Non-Exempt EEO Category: (20) Professionals
Class Code: 19432 Salary Grade: WG6
Approved: June 12, 2013 Last Revised: March 14, 2025


Purpose:
 

This position is responsible for developing, delivering, and assessing instructional programs related to water and wastewater licenses in the assigned area of expertise.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:
  Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
  1. Develops, administers, and maintains comprehensive instructional programs in areas of water and wastewater specialization
  2. Identifies and assesses instructional needs for water and wastewater employees.
  3. Evaluates instructional programs and materials for effectiveness
  4. Interprets and explains Federal, State and City policies, procedures, codes, specifications, and ordinances in area of expertise
  5. Develops materials and training aids, including lesson plans, presentations, handouts, visual aids, demonstration props, tests, and other course materials.  
  6. Coordinates class schedule, maintains attendance records, and prepares course certificates.
  7. Determines appropriate instructional methods for the course materials and the audience.
  8. Coordinates and provides advice to management regarding water and wastewater area of specialization.
Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
 

May provide leadership, evaluation, training, and guidance to others. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  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 water/wastewater area of specialization
  • Knowledge of Departmental and OSHA regulations
  • Knowledge of related codes and standards
  • Knowledge of related federal and state laws.
  • 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
  • Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
  • Ability to maintain detailed and accurate educational records
  • 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. 
Minimum Qualifications:
 

Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent plus five (5) years of hands-on experience in a public water/wastewater system.

Licenses and Certifications Required:
 
  • Valid Texas Class C Driver License
  • One (1) of the following licenses issued by TCEQ (reciprocity for other states may be avaiable)
    • Class C Surface Water
    • Class C Wastewater
    • Class C Distribution
    • Class II Collections

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.