Job Title Proctor/Observer - Multiple Locations Agency Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service Department Emergency Services Training Institute Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location Dallas, Texas Job Type Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term) Job Description Proctor/Observer 10 Positions to be Filled Part-Time (Temporary/Casual) $25.00/hour Locations: Houston, Dallas, El Paso, Odessa, Midland, Amarillo, San Antonio, Corpus Christi, McAllen, Louisiana The Proctor/Observer proctors Pro Board examinations for national/international certification. Responsible for maintaining secure test administration. This position reports to the Certification Manager. Required Qualifications: + High School Diploma or GED. Required Licenses/Certifications: + Must have a valid motor vehicle operator’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment. Preferred Qualifications: + Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university. + Experience in test administration. Physical Requirements: + Ability to lift and move lightly weighted testing materials. + Ability to support proctoring for examinations for up to 8-10 hours/day. + Ability to communicate orally and in writing. + Ability to travel independently to other and/or remote locations by driving and/or flying on commercial airlines. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: + Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing. + Ability to positively and professionally interact with clients and staff. + Strong interpersonal and organizational skills. + Ability to positively and professionally interact with clients and staff, groups of various sizes. + Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. + Ability to be consistent and impartial in administering tests. + Ability to work well with people from various backgrounds. + Ability to perceive and prevent conflicts of interest in the case of superiors, subordinates, colleagues, relatives, classmates, or any other individuals being present in the class. + Ability to work with minimal supervision. + Strong attention to detail skills. Equipment: + Standard office equipment: computer, keyboard, multifunctional printer, telephone. Notifications: + This position is security sensitive. + This position may require work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends. + 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. + Ability to travel independently to other and/or remote locations by driving a personal or TEEX vehicle and/or flying on commercial airlines. + This position allows telecommuting per TEEX guidelines. + This is a wage position established to accommodate a temporary organizational need. As such, TEEX does not guarantee any set number of hours or length of employment in this role. + TEEX will only pay for time of travel – mileage is not reimbursed. + The ESTI Certification Office will notify the Proctor/Observer of the availability of a testing session in proximity to the employee’s home base. Once an assignment is accepted and completed, the Proctor/Observer will submit their time to TEEX. + Primary residence must be within 3 hours of one of the following cities: Odessa/Midland (West Texas), Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, Amarillo, El Paso, Lubbock, McAllen, Corpus Christi, San Antonio, Lake Charles, LA, New Orleans, LA or Baton Rouge, LA. Essential Duties, Tasks, and Percentages: Pro Board Exams Proctoring – 85% + Arrives at testing sessions on time. + Greets students, instructors and verifies identification. + Keeps testing documents secure at all times. + Maintains a secure testing environment and materials that is free of distractions. + Administers exams and monitors candidates at all times during testing. + Efficiently monitors and picks up all testing documents then dismisses students as they complete exams. + Reconciles and ships all testing documents back to the ESTI Certification Office. + Follows all policies and procedures as provided by the ESTI Certification Office. Fiscal Responsibility – 5% + Prepares reports and travel claims and ensure that they are accurate and submitted in accordance with TEEX SAPs and state travel regulations. Other Duties – 10% + Maintains student confidentiality. + Maintains a neat and professional appearance. + Promotes a positive working environment that is respectful of others and allows honest feedback with open communication. + Maintains professional and positive interactions when working with coworkers and customers. + Performs all assignments with a positive team approach. + Provides customer-friendly service to both internal and external TEEX/ESTI customers. 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.