Location: Corpus Christi,TX, USA
Job Title
Proctor/Observer - Multiple Locations
Agency
Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service
Department
Emergency Services Training Institute
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Houston, 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.