Job Title TDEM Emergency Management Academy Instructor II Agency Texas Division of Emergency Management Department EMA - Instructors Proposed Minimum Salary $6,125.01 monthly Job Location Fort Worth, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) is an emergency response entity; this status can affect working hours, travel needs, and changes in duties as needed. The TDEM Emergency Management (EM) Academy Instructor II, under general direction, will assist in developing, designing, and delivering various courses and exercises related to all phases of emergency management. The TDEM EM Academy Instructor II will utilize extensive knowledge of adult learning theories and learning styles to help maximize learner success and ensure the overall effectiveness of the course instruction. The TDEM EM Academy Instructor II will utilize all avenues of adult instruction to present and teach course material relevant to the TDEM EM 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 TDEM EM Academy Instructor II will assist in the supervisory duties for Academy participants and other instructors as may be assigned. The TDEM EM Academy Instructor II will maintain records, reports, and documentation of learning activities during each course or exercise delivery. This position reports to the Academy Training Coordinator. * Salary is a fixed rate and is non-negotiable. * This position is located on-site and not subject to telecommuting. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: * Instructs courses and/or provides technical assistance for the TDEM EM Academy. * Prepares training material and/or equipment prior to the course and ensures classrooms are prepared in advance for participants. * Supports the design, development, and delivery of training, exercises, learning activities, and/or simulation environments in the TDEM EM Academy. * Provides support to EM Academy leadership in the development and maintenance of academy courses, policies, and procedures and assists in the supervision of TDEM EM Academy Cadets. * Maintains course attendance and discipline of TDEM EM Academy cadets in conjunction with the assigned Academy Coordinator, EM Academy, and/or Division Chief, EM Academy. * Coordinates course assignments in support of upcoming course deliveries. Completes timely reports and other related documentation following course completion. * Facilitates and 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 participant needs. * Complies with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TDEM Policies 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. * 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. * May be required to instruct in other parts of the state. * 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: Bachelor's degree in related field from an accredited four-year college or university or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience: Three (3) years of experience with emergency management operations or related field to include emergency management preparedness, response, mitigation, and recovery, including two (2) years of adult education and/or training. In addition, one (1) year of supervisory experience. Preferred Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. * Certification in any of the following areas: Emergency Management Professional Development Series, Emergency Management Advanced Professional Series, National Emergency Management Basic Academy (NEMBA), COOP Practitioner Level I * Emergency Medical Technician Basic Certification * G-141: Instructional Presentation and Evaluation Skills, G-265: Basic Instructional Skills, EMI Master Trainer, Fire Instructor II, or equivalent. * Completion of ICS 100, ICS 400, IS 700 and IS 800. Additional relevant education may be substituted for work experience stated above on a year-for-year basis. Thirty (30) semester hours is equivalent to one (1) year of experience. Additional work experience or the type described above may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: * Knowledge of adult learning theories, curriculum design, and adult training. * 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. * Knowledge of and ability to provide instruction in emergency management operations, mitigation, recovery, preparedness, and response. * Knowledge of exercise design and/or evaluation. * 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 stakeholders comfortably and professionally and instruct all levels of management in any organization. * Must possess effective verbal and written communications skills and be able to interact with a variety of instructional, management and support staff at all levels, including senior incident personnel. * Must possess excellent organizational skills and have the ability to routinely and effectively multitask. * Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. * Ability to coordinate and facilitate planning meetings and project deliveries. REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE: * Requisite within six (6) months of employment to obtain certification of the G/L-141: Instructional. * Requisite within twelve (12) months of employment to complete Presentation and Evaluation Skills, G-265: Basic Instructional Skills, EMI Master Trainer, Fire Instructor II, or equivalent. * Requisite within twelve (12) months of employment, to complete the following FEMA courses: ICS 100, ICS 400, IS 700 and IS 800. * Additional Military Crosswalk (occupational specialty code) information can be accessed at: http://www.hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions * Resumes are not accepted in lieu of an 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.