What are the responsibilities and job description for the Proctor/Observer position at TEEX?
Job Title
Proctor/Observer
Agency
Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service
Department
Emergency Services Training Institute
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
College Station, Texas
Job Type
Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)
Job Description
Proctor/Observer
$25.00/hour
Wage (Temporary/Casual) Position
4 Positions to be Filled
College Station, Texas
The Proctor/Observer will proctor Pro Board examinations for national/international certification. The Proctor/Observer must maintain a secure test administration. 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.
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.
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 up to 10 lbs. of 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 various people.
- 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 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.
- This position allows telecommuting per TEEX guidelines.
Essential Duties, Tasks, and Percentages:
Proctor Pro Board Exams – 85%
- Arrive at testing sessions on time.
- Greet students, instructors and verify identification.
- Keep testing documents secure at all times.
- Maintain a secure testing environment and materials that is free of distractions.
- Administer exam and monitor candidates at all times during testing.
- Efficiently monitor and pick up all testing documents then dismiss students as they complete exams.
- Reconcile and ship all testing documents back to the ESTI Certification Office.
- Follow all policies and procedures as provided by the ESTI Certification Office.
Fiscal Responsibility – 5%
- Prepare reports and travel claims and ensure that they are accurate and submitted in accordance with TEEX SAPs and state travel regulations.
Other duties – 10%
- Maintain student confidentiality.
- Maintain a neat and professional appearance.
- Promote a positive working environment that is respectful of others and allows honest feedback with open communication.
- Maintain professional and positive interactions when working with coworkers and customers.
- Perform all assignments with a positive team approach.
- Provide 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.
Salary : $25
