Division Coordinator - Training

Summary

The Training Division Specialist is a responsible position that involves the delivery of educational lesson plans, coordinating the delivery of training sessions, and supervising assisting instructors, in a specific division of an assigned Bureau, while positively representing the department. The Training Division Specialist is an operational position within the organization.

Supervision Received

The work is performed under the general direction of the Training Bureau Director.

Supervision Exercised

Supervision is exercised over paid and/or volunteer personnel assigned to assist with Fire District training and other activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Training

Serves as a team member in evaluating and resolving training/operational problems.

Coordinates changes to the training schedules to enhance field operations and EMS care delivery.

Serves as a team member in the selection and development of curriculum to meet the needs of the Fire District.

Delivers training programs in Fire, EMS, Rescue, and Hazardous Materials response to Fire District members and members of the public. Such training can occur on any day of the week, including weekends, during the day, or in the evening.

Stays abreast of new technologies, techniques, and trends as they relate to Fire, Rescue, Hazardous Materials, and EMS training and safety.

Performs limited repair and maintenance work on fire training equipment.

Operates heavy equipment as needed at the Training Center.

• Health and Wellness

Serves as a team member in developing and delivering the Health and Wellness program to meet the needs of the Fire District.

· Administration

Creates weekly, monthly, and annual calendars and reports, including training calendars, instructor schedules, training activity reports, training records, and personnel activity reports.

Conducts inventory on assigned items.

· Emergency Scene Operations

Performs firefighting activities, rescue activities, hazardous material response activities, and emergency medical care activities at incident scenes.

Performs apparatus driver/operator duties.

Performs incident management duties up to and including Incident Commander.

Emergency scene operations can occur at any time, day or night, on any day, including weekends.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

· Basic mathematical functions related to hydraulic calculations.

· Basic teaching/coaching methods.

· Oral and written communications.

· The principles and practices of supervision.

· Emergency management principals and advanced IMS.

· Federal, state, and local laws and ordinances that apply to the fire service.

· NFPA, OSHA, NIOSH, DNR, and other standards and regulations as they apply to the fire service, specifically to training, field operations, and emergency preparedness.

Skills in:

· Understanding and applying mechanical diagrams and concepts.

· Performing a wide variety of firefighting, rescue, hazmat, emergency medical, training, and administrative duties.

· Supervising the effective use of fire equipment and apparatus.

· Performing physical and strenuous work requires physical strength, coordination, endurance, and flexibility.

Ability to:

· Work with little or no supervision.

· Work well with others during conversations, projects, meetings, and other collaborations.

· Actively listen, and be responsible and honest.

· Use common sense techniques.

· Solve complex logical problems.

· Use diplomacy and tact when dealing with problems.

· Identify problems and determine the best course of action for their resolution.

· Critically evaluate information for accuracy and usefulness in solving problems.

• Deal with problems involving several concrete variables in a variety of situations.
• Understand and learn from oral and written sources
• Read and write the English language at a level necessary for efficient performance
• Keep records and prepare required reports
• Understand and follow oral instructions
• Analyze situations and develop an effective course of action
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with employees and the general public

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

· High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent is required

· Significant attendance and/or coursework in varied areas of the fire service, emergency medical services, rescue, hazardous materials and emergency preparedness

· A minimum of three (3) years total of EMS experience is preferred.

· A minimum of three (3) years total fire service experience is preferred.

· Significant experience and demonstrated successful performance in the delivery of continuing education programs for fire and EMS.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

• Must possess a valid Missouri Driver’s License at the date of hire and must maintain such license throughout their employment.

· A valid Missouri EMT License is required and must maintain such certification throughout employment; paramedic license with ACLS, PALS, and PHTLS provider certification is preferred.

· Must possess an IFSAC or PRO BOARD Firefighter I and II certification or equivalent.

· Must possess or attain within 1 year of their date of hire an IFSAC or PRO BOARD Fire Service Instructor I certification (or equivalent) and must maintain such certification throughout their employment.

· Must possess or attain an AHA BLS Instructor certification within 1 year of their date of hire and must maintain such certification throughout their employment.

· Must possess or attain an IFSAC or PRO BOARD, Incident Safety Officer certification within 2 years of their hire date.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and stand.

· This person must be able to use his/her hands and fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and must be able to reach with his/her arms.

· Must be able to bend, stoop, climb, run, walk, jump, kneel, twist and crawl.

· This person must be able to talk and hear.

· The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds up to 100 yards.

· Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

· Need to perform these duties consistently over a long period.

· Must meet the BCFPD physical requirements.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

· Dangerous work environment which includes exposure to water, smoke, heat, cold, dust particles, falling material, electrical shock, chemicals, traffic, confined spaces, and infectious disease.

· The noise level may at times be extremely loud.

· May have to perform their duties for long hours with minimal opportunity for rest or sleep

Special Qualifications

· Incident Management Systems 100, 200, 700 and 800.

· Must reside within the exterior geographic borders of the Boone County Fire Protection District.

· Must pass a Fire District background check and a State of Missouri Caregiver Background Screening.

· Must be insurable by the Fire District’s insurance carrier.

SALARY RANGE

Salary Commensurate with Experience

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,376.18 - $88,527.14 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Shift availability:

• Overnight Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)
• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Columbia, MO 65202 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Columbia, MO 65202: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $55,376 - $88,527