Water Extension Manager (Region 6 - Central Texas)

Job Description:

Water Extension Manager (Region 6 - Central Texas)

Description

Job Title
Water Extension Manager (Region 6 - Central Texas)

Agency
Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service

Department
Infrastructure Training And Safety Institute

Proposed Minimum Salary
$7,500.00 monthly

Job Location
Bryan, Texas

Job Type
Staff

Job Description

The Regional Manager, under direction, will be responsible for coordinating technical assistance and training in support of the Water Extension Program. Will conduct on-site assessments and analysis of utility management and operations based on industry best practices and federal and state statutes. Will assist W/WW utilities with troubleshooting/resolving identified issues. Will conduct training in various specialty skilled and/or semi-skilled courses within a specified program. Will respond to emergencies as part of the Public Works Response Team (PWRT). The Regional Manager must reside in Region 6 ( TEEX Region Map ). This position reports to the Training Director.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university*. Will allow for equivalency of training and experience. *Equivalent experience required is seven years with an Associate's degree and nine years with a High School Diploma or GED.
  
• 5 years of experience in the management, operation, maintenance, design, construction, or regulation of water utility systems.
  

Required Licenses/Certifications:

• Currently hold at least a Texas Class "B" Water or Wastewater license (or higher) with the ability to obtain the other “B” license within one year of hire date.
  
• Must have a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.
  
• Completion of ICS 100, 200, 700, and 800 level courses within 90 days of hire date.
  
• Completion of ICS 300 and 400 level courses within 6 months of hire date.
  
• TCEQ Sponsor Requirements (Must obtain within one year of hire date)
  One year of experience in training adults, and 60 hours of classroom instructional experience OR
  Completion of approved Instructor training courses in:
  1. Methods of Teaching OR Effective Instructional Techniques
  AND
  2. Instructional Design and Evaluation OR Organizational and Use of Training Materials
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university.
  
• Degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Biology or related field.
  
• 6 years of experience in the management, operation, maintenance, design, construction, or regulation of water utility systems.
  
• One Year experience as an Instructor in Water Utilities courses.
  
• Texas Class "A" Water license, with experience in both Surface Water and Groundwater.
  
• Texas Class "A" Wastewater license.
  
• Three years of Project Management experience.
  

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to move heavy objects and/or wear personal protective gear.
  
• Ability to work outdoors and in adverse weather conditions.
  
• Ability to sit/stand for long periods of time.
  
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Advanced working knowledge of W/WW operations.
  
• Troubleshooting skills of various W/WW processes.
  
• Ability to provide Subject Matter Expertise in W/WW disciplines.
  
• Ability to effectively interact with elected officials, emergency managers and emergency response personnel.
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication, analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
  
• Knowledge of principles and methods for teaching and instructing individuals and groups.
  
• Advanced working knowledge in all hazard’s incidents, emergency response and ICS.
  
• Knowledge of basic office and online presentation software and instructional programs.
  
• Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods.
  
• Skilled in utilizing various learning and active listening strategies.
  
• Ability to orally comprehend and express information and use inductive/deductive reasoning.
  
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
  
• Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.
  
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
  
• Ability to actively demonstrate the TEEX Values - Safety, Teamwork, Adaptability, Respect, and Stewardship.
  
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and work ethic.
  
• Exhibit punctuality by arriving at work and scheduled evets on time.
  

Equipment:

• Standard office equipment: computer, keyboard, multifunctional printer, telephone.
  
• Presentation equipment: projectors, cameras, and microphones.
  
• Safely operate a motor vehicle.
  
• Safely tow a trailer.
  
• Personal protective equipment, if needed.
  

Notifications:

• This position is security sensitive.
  
• This position may require up to 70% or more travel.
  
• This position may require work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends.
  
• This position allows for telecommuting per TEEX guidelines.
  
• This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TEEX regulations and procedures.
  
• All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and Agency safety requirements.
  

Essential Duties, Tasks, and Percentages:

Provide Technical Assistance - 50%

• Provides on-site technical assistance and one-on-one training to operators of water & wastewater treatment plants to assist in the improvement of water quality and public health.
  
• Provide professional detailed report of findings and recommendations for facilities.
  
• Conduct inspections of W/WW facilities in preparation of TCEQ field investigations.
  
• Provides technical expertise to clients for the extension program within the region assigned.
  
• Utilizes various standards, including Federal, and State law, fiscal agreements such as debt service covenants, and industry standard best management practices.
  
• Travels to communities and conducts assessments of the financial, managerial, and technical capabilities of utilities to determine assistance needed.
  
• With sensitivity to clients and local circumstances, designs and delivers solutions based on the results of assessments performed.
  
• Employs creativity, coordinates the efficient use of division resources, and partners with other agencies to leverage resources.
  

Manage Regional Extension Program in assigned region - 20%

• Build a relationship with each TCEQ Regional Office within their region.
  
• Work with the TCEQ Regional Office to identify water and wastewater systems in need of assistance.
  
• Contact each system within their Region that issues a boil water notice to offer assistance.
  
• Build a relationship with each County Judge and Emergency Management Coordinator within their region.
  
• Build a relationship with TDEM personnel (Assistant Chief, District Coordinator, and County Liaison Officer) within their region.
  
• Attend Commissioner Court and City Council meetings as needed to build relationships and/or offer assistance.
  
• Attend applicable conferences and serve as session speakers.
  
• Promote all TEEX training.
  
• Conduct and/or coordinate training as needed within their region to meet the needs of troubled water/wastewater systems.
  
• Provide weekly/monthly activity reports.
  
• Provide grant assistance for systems within their region.
  
• Manages the day-to-day financial aspects of assigned regional area.
  
• Assists the Training Director in managing expenditures.
  
• Follows established guidelines for inventory and/or asset control.
  
• Submits times sheets, travel forms, and receipts within the required time frames.
  

Provide classroom and field instruction - 10%

• Travel to remote locations and provide classroom instruction across the state as assigned by program supervisor. Travel will frequently require multiple overnight stay(s).
  
• Ensure all training materials are prepared before class and secured at the completion of class.
  
• Follow approved curriculum course outline, performs all course exercises as explained in the Instructor Guide.
  
• Ensures all participants have achieved terminal objectives of the course.
  
• Gives participants the opportunity to evaluate the training.
  
• Complete required administrative work to include Student fees, student records, travel submissions, and time and effort paperwork.
  

Support Public Works Response Team (PWRT) - 10%

• Serve as a member of the PWRT.
  
• Deploy within their region as the first responder for the PWRT.
  
• Assist in determining needed response by the PWRT.
  
• Cooperate and coordinate with other responding agencies in a deployment.
  
• Participate in required PWRT training and exercises.
  

Provide Program Support - 10%

• Organizes and conducts special training courses as assigned by the program.
  
• Ensure class documentation is completed in an accurate and timely manner in accordance with Division guidance, Agency, and contractual requirements (if applicable)
  
• Assist the Training Director/Manager/Coordinator with customer interactions.
  
• Assist in the marketing of Division programs and events to potential customers and students.
  
• Ensure requests for travel and post travel claim documentation are completed in an accurate and timely manner in accordance with Division and Agency guidance.
  

Other Duties to Assign include:

• As part of the TEEX’s mission of providing training, developing practical solutions, and saving lives; this position could be required, if called upon, to deploy within the State of Texas as directed by this position’s Division Director/ HQ Department Head.
  

Additional Program/Division responsibilities:

• Complete agency required training within the requested due dates.
  
• Participate in professional development opportunities.
  
• Involvement with Agency Initiatives (CoP’s, committees, etc.).
  
• Actively demonstrates the TEEX Values - Safety, Teamwork, Adaptability, Respect, and Stewardship.
  
• Maintain a safe working and teaching environment.
  
• Positively interacts with customers and others (students, staff, etc.).
  
• Maintain and safeguard assigned divisional equipment and property.
  
• Generate e-mails and reports as needed.
  
• Maintain a clean and neat appearance.
  
• Maintain orderly and clean workspace.
  
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and work ethic.
  
• Exhibit punctuality by arriving at work and scheduled events on time.
  
• Comply with TAMU/TEEX policies and procedures.
  
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  

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.