Job Description

Job Title
TDEM Emergency Management Academy Instructor III

Agency
Texas Division of Emergency Management

Department
TDEM Emergency Management Academy

Proposed Minimum Salary
$35.00 hourly

Job Location
San Antonio, Texas

Job Type
Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)

Job Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Emergency Management Academy Instructor III, under general direction will assist in developing, designing, and delivering various courses and exercises related to all phases of emergency management. The instructor will utilize extensive knowledge of adult learning theories and learning styles to help maximize learner success and ensure overall effectiveness of the course instruction. The instructor will utilize all avenues of adult instruction to present and teach course material relevant to the TDEM Emergency Management Academy. In addition, this position will facilitate the updating and revising of courses in the curriculum development process and review new instructional materials, as requested. The Instructor III will have direct supervisory duties for Academy participants and other instructors as may be assigned. The Instructor III will also maintain records, reports, and documentation of learning activities during each course or exercise delivery.

This is a wage position established to accommodate a temporary organizational need. As such, TDEM does not guarantee any set number of hours or length of employment in this role.

This position reports to the Division Chief, EM Academy.

*Salary is a fixed rate.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Serves as a subject matter expert in NIMS, ICS, and Emergency Management instruction.
Supports the design, development, and delivery of training, exercises, learning activities, and/or simulation environments in the TDEM EM Academy.
Provides support to the Division Chief, EM Academy Coordinator in development of academy courses, policies, procedures, and assists in the supervision of students.
Maintains attendance and discipline of students and oversees student and staff time sheets as necessary.
Coordinates personnel assignments in support of upcoming course deliveries.
Monitors activities of assigned instructors during course delivery to ensure course objectives are met.
Conducts specific and/or ongoing evaluation actions for assigned training activities and related learning events, using evaluation instruments, observations, examinations, and questionnaires, and is responsible for assessing the subsequent impact upon participate needs
Coordinates with the Point of Contacts to ensure that the courses meet the needs of the Subject Matter Experts (SME).
Complies with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TDEM Policies and Procedures.
Serves as a liaison with universities, state agencies, and national organizations.
All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and Agency safety requirements.
Acts and wears appropriate professional attire, or dress code as appropriate, and represents agency in a positive light.
May be required to deploy during a State disaster.
Ability to travel (25%).
Face-to-face and person-to-person interactions are required.
Maintain a regular course of attendance during authorized work schedule.

This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience Requirements

High School diploma or GED
Seven years of experience with emergency management operations or related field of emergency service.
G-141: Instructional Presentation and Evaluation Skills OR G-265: Basic Instructional Skills, or EMI Master Trainer, or Fire Instructor II, OR equivalent
Three years of adult education and/or training
Completion of IS700-800, and ICS 100-200

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
Five years of experience in one or more of the four phases of Emergency Operation-Response, Recovery, Mitigation, Planning.
Five years of experience in designing and providing adult training
Five years of supervision in an emergency service organization
Five years of experience in exercise design and/or evaluation
Certification in any of the following areas: Emergency Management Professional Development Series, Emergency Management Advanced Professional Series, Certified Emergency Manager (CEM), Certified Texas Emergency Manager (TEM), Master Exercise Practitioner (MEP)
Emergency Medical Technician Basic Certification

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Advanced knowledge of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Command System (ICS), including multi-agency coordination systems, emergency operations centers and incident command operations in emergency response settings
Able to provide subject matter expertise in emergency management operations, mitigation, recovery, preparedness, and response
Ability to create, revise, and deliver curriculum and instructional material
Ability to conduct specific and/or ongoing evaluation for assigned training activities and related learning events using evaluation instruments, observations, examinations, and questionnaires
Must possess the ability to interact with comfortably and professionally and instruct all levels of management in any organization
Must possess effective verbal and written communications skills, able to interact with a variety of instructional, management and support staff at all levels
Must possess excellent organizational skills and have the ability to routinely and effectively handle multiple tasks
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Ability to coordinate and facilitate planning meetings and project deliveries
Ability to interact with senior incident response personnel
Ability to act in a supervisory role including monitoring attendance, maintaining discipline, and coordinating the activities of those assigned to him/her
Regular use of computer/keyboard and telephone
Ability to work outdoors exposed to various weather conditions, potential allergens, elevated noise levels, and heat
Ability to support training delivery for up to 8-10 hours/day (standing)
Ability to communicate orally and in writing
Ability to set up classrooms, move training equipment and materials, shipping crates and bins and moving and/or carrying up to 50lbs with or without assistance.
Ability to travel independently to other and/or remote locations by driving and/or flying on commercial airlines

REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE:

* *TDEM does not accept resumes in lieu of application through Workday.

Additional Military Crosswalk (occupational specialty code) information can be accessed at: http://www.hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions

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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.

Application currently closed

This job was posted on Thu Aug 10 2023 and expired on Tue Aug 15 2023.

Minimum $30K /yr

$39K /yr Average

Maximum $49K /yr

Tasks

Work as part of a flight team with other crew members, especially during takeoffs and landings.

Use instrumentation to guide flights when visibility is poor.

Start engines, operate controls, and pilot airplanes to transport passengers, mail, or freight, adhering to flight plans, regulations, and procedures.

Contact control towers for takeoff clearances, arrival instructions, and other information, using radio equipment.

Monitor gauges, warning devices, and control panels to verify aircraft performance and to regulate engine speed.

Respond to and report in-flight emergencies and malfunctions.

Steer aircraft along planned routes, using autopilot and flight management computers.

Check passenger and cargo distributions and fuel amounts to ensure that weight and balance specifications are met.

Monitor engine operation, fuel consumption, and functioning of aircraft systems during flights.

Inspect aircraft for defects and malfunctions, according to pre-flight checklists.

Choose routes, altitudes, and speeds that will provide the fastest, safest, and smoothest flights.

Confer with flight dispatchers and weather forecasters to keep abreast of flight conditions.

Direct activities of aircraft crews during flights.

Brief crews about flight details, such as destinations, duties, and responsibilities.

Order changes in fuel supplies, loads, routes, or schedules to ensure safety of flights.

Record in log books information, such as flight times, distances flown, and fuel consumption.

Make announcements regarding flights, using public address systems.

Perform minor maintenance work, or arrange for major maintenance.

Test and evaluate the performance of new aircraft.

Coordinate flight activities with ground crews and air traffic control and inform crew members of flight and test procedures.

File instrument flight plans with air traffic control to ensure that flights are coordinated with other air traffic.

Conduct in-flight tests and evaluations at specified altitudes and in all types of weather to determine the receptivity and other characteristics of equipment and systems.

Instruct other pilots and student pilots in aircraft operations and the principles of flight.

Plan and formulate flight activities and test schedules and prepare flight evaluation reports.

Load smaller aircraft, handling passenger luggage and supervising refueling.

Evaluate other pilots or pilot-license applicants for proficiency.

Skills

Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Mathematics - Using mathematics to solve problems.

Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Learning Strategies - Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.

Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

Operation and Control - Controlling operations of equipment or systems.

Troubleshooting - Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.

Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.

Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Systems Analysis - Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.

Systems Evaluation - Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.

Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.

Knowledge

Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Physics - Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub- atomic structures and processes.

Psychology - Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

Geography - Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.

English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Public Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.

Telecommunications - Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.

Transportation - Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.