Position Details

Req ID:

req17864

Position Title:

Technical Specialist (Curriculum)

Position Type:

Staff Full-Time

Position Number:

AS7304

OSU Campus:

Stillwater

Department:

Fire Protection Publications

Location Address:

930 N. Willis
Stillwater, Oklahoma, 74078
United States

Hiring Supervisor:

Libby Snyder

Hiring Range
(Contingent upon available funding):

17.00 - 20.75, Hourly

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday 8 am to 5 pm

Faculty Appt Period:

Job Summary:

Fire Protection Publications is a mission-driven, values-based organization dedicated to the production of high-quality educational content for the international community of firefighters and first responders. This position will be responsible for developing, proofing or editing limited curriculum components for the FPP Curriculum Team. This will include developing PowerPoints to support instructors teaching from FPP/IFSTA manuals based on style guide criteria. The individual will be responsible for ensuring that developed material meets high quality, accuracy, and accessibility standards.

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration you must attach a cover letter, complete resume and three professional references with a phone number where they can be reached.

Education & Experience

Position Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

High School/GED

Four years of prior successful work experience.

Demonstrated understanding and application of FPP’s organizational values: Service, Safety, Quality, Integrity, Excellence, Professionalism, Accuracy, Collaboration, Credibility, Innovativeness, Accountability
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficient in MS Office suite including PowerPoint. Ability to take direction and work with teams.

Preferred Qualifications: 

Bachelor’s degree in Language Arts, English, Technical Writing, Technical Editing, Journalism, Adult Education, or Occupational Education fields. Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, project management systems, and web conferencing. Excellent time management skills. Experience with long-form and short-form editing.

Oklahoma State University (OSU) strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, OSU conducts pre-employment background checks on final candidates. Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the university, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

Oklahoma State University, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Oklahoma State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all individuals and does not discriminate based on race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or veteran status with regard to employment, educational programs and activities, and/or admissions. For more information, visit eeo.okstate.edu.