What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fire Trainer position at City of Columbia, MO?
The purpose of this job is to train firefighters and other city employees regarding current best practices in fire and emergency medical services.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities - The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description
- Reviews, develops, and updates approved lesson plans.
- Assists other instructors with the building and development of approved lesson plans.
- Conducts and documents remedial training with firefighters as needed.
- Monitors and evaluates instructors to ensure competence in teaching ability and content of training.
- Serves as a point-of-contact for the fire academy.
- Inputs and maintains data.
- Coordinates trainings for new recruits. Reviews recruit progress reports and keeps the chain of command apprised of progress.
- Provides instruction for in-service training programs.
- Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- No supervisory authority. Work does require providing guidance and training to others.
Human Collaboration and Job Impact - This area describes the personal interaction with others outside direct reporting relationships as well as the impact the job has on organization, the department or unit objectives, the output of services, or employee or public satisfaction
- Work may require providing advice to others outside direct reporting relationships on specific problems or general policies. Contact may require the consideration of different points of view to reach an agreement. Elements of persuasion may be necessary to gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas.
- Interactions have a limited impact on the organization in terms of time, money, or public/employee relations.
Fiscal Responsibility
- Position has no fiscal responsibility.
Education and Experience - An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered
Education and Experience:
- Associate Degree in Fire Science or related field or equivalent training as a certified instructor. Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
- 1 to 3 years experience in fire/emergency medical services or related field.
Licenses or Certifications:
- Valid driver’s license.
- CPR certification
- EMT license.
- Obtain Missouri Division of Fire Safety Fire Service Instructor I and II, Live Fire Trainer certification, and Incident Safety Officer certifications within one year of hire.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities which may be representative, but not all-inclusive of those commonly associated with this position
- Fire suppression and first responder best practices.
- Emergency and non-emergency safety standards and precautions pertaining to the use and operation of fire equipment and fire suppression and first responder activities.
- Effective teaching and learning techniques.
- Principles of classroom instruction, professional development training, and curriculum design.
- Basic business English usage, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
- Common business software applications such as Microsoft Office.
- Developing and delivering training programs.
- Communicating verbally and in writing to meet the needs of the audience
- Applying active listening and asking questions for understanding
- Recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
- Conduct research and determine best practices.
- Develop and maintain effective work relationships.
- Manage time effectively.
- Maintain accurate records.
- Regularly use a computer, software, phone, and related office equipment.
- Focus on tasks.
Work Environment – Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job
Work Environment:
- Office or similar indoor environment – Frequently or often
- Outdoor environment – Sometimes
- Street environment (near moving traffic) – Seldom or never
- Construction site – Seldom or never
- Confined space – Seldom or never
- Vehicle – Frequently or often
- Warehouse environment – Seldom or never
- Shop environment – Sometimes
- Right of way environment – Seldom or never
Exposures:
- Individuals who are hostile or irate – Sometimes
- Individuals with known violent backgrounds – Seldom or never
- Extreme cold (below 32 degrees) – Sometimes
- Extreme heat (above 100 degrees) – Sometimes
- Extreme heat (above 100 degrees) – Sometimes
- Moving mechanical parts – Sometimes
- Fumes or airborne particles – Sometimes
- Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances – Seldom or never
- Loud noises (85 decibels such as heavy trucks, jackhammers, construction) – Frequently or often
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.
- This position involves occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards and outside work.
- Incumbents may be required to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.
- Incumbents may be required to wear a respirator and/or self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
- Incumbents are regularly required to sit, talk, hear, stand, walk, drive, grasp, reach, stoop, kneel, and crouch.
Hours/Days
Monday-Friday (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
Starting Salary
$51,867 Min.-$63,797 Mid.-$75,726 Max. Salary, Commensurate with training and experience
Pay Grade
108
Number of Positions Available
1
Deadline to Apply
03/14/2025
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions to Applicants
The successful candidate should expect to lead the Columbia Fire Department’s EMT Program and other related EMS curriculum.
Notice to Applicants
Individuals needing accommodation to apply may call 573.874.CITY (2489)
TTY: 711 (MO RELAY)
THE CITY OF COLUMBIA IS A MERIT, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: MALE / FEMALE
THE CITY OF COLUMBIA REQUIRES PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING
The City of Columbia participates in the federal E-Verify work authorization program
TTY: 711 (MO RELAY)
THE CITY OF COLUMBIA IS A MERIT, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: MALE / FEMALE
THE CITY OF COLUMBIA REQUIRES PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING
The City of Columbia participates in the federal E-Verify work authorization program
Salary : $51,867 - $75,726
