What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Coordinator - Fire Technology position at Schoolcraft College?
Job Summary
The Program Coordinator for Fire Technology will be responsible for the oversight of comprehensive fire science programs which include basic fire academy instruction, fire science academic instruction as well as in-service training courses in cooperation with all other public safety programs and team members at the Public Safety Training Complex.
This position will be required to make data informed decisions, relying on specialized knowledge to develop strategies in the attainment of the desired objectives of an innovative training environment for all public safety programs and academies at the Schoolcraft College Public Training Complex under the direct supervision of the Associate Dean of Public Safety Programs.
Schoolcraft is a comprehensive, open-door, community-based college. The mission of the College is to provide a transformational learning experience designed to increase the capacity of individuals and groups to achieve intellectual, social, and economic goals.
This position will be required to make data informed decisions, relying on specialized knowledge to develop strategies in the attainment of the desired objectives of an innovative training environment for all public safety programs and academies at the Schoolcraft College Public Training Complex under the direct supervision of the Associate Dean of Public Safety Programs.
Schoolcraft is a comprehensive, open-door, community-based college. The mission of the College is to provide a transformational learning experience designed to increase the capacity of individuals and groups to achieve intellectual, social, and economic goals.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Fire Technology or a related field.
- Five (5) years supervisory experience in fire technology or related field.
- Ten (10) years experience as a State certified professional firefighter.
- Five (5) years experience as a State certified firefighter instructor.
- Ability to establish and maintain successful working relationships with students, public safety training staff, other staff members of Schoolcraft College, fire fighting organizations and Fire Fighting Training Council staff.
- Excellent verbal and written skills.
- Ability to prepare and present professional reports to supervisors and the training council.
- Ability to understand and operate appropriate office equipment, including personal computers and working knowledge of department-specific software.
- Ability to prepare and manage training grant funds.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Fire Technology or a related field.
- Ten (10) years of supervisory experience in fire technology or a related field.
Physical Demands
Schoolcraft College is an AA/EEO Employer.
- Writing Skills: Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
- Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
- Communication Skills: Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from prospective and current employees, and groups of managers.
- Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide with all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
- Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- 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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Office Environment: This role may involve being in a stationary position in front of a computer, using a keyboard, mouse (or applicable equipment) and telephone. Communicating and exchanging information with individuals electronically or in person. This role may also involve standing and walking for periods of time, and the use of hands and moving objects up to 10 lbs. and up to 25 lbs. and on occasion.
- Noise Level: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Hours
40 hours/week
Salary
Pay Range is $62,758-$100,823 per year
Job Duties
Job Duty Name
1
Description of Job Duty
Develops, enhances, and assesses the Fire In-Service program courses.
Essential Duty?
Yes
Percentage Of Time
Job Duty Name
2
Description of Job Duty
Assists with the development and maintenance of the Fire Academy programs, while promoting unity among all public safety programs as an integral member of the training leadership team at the PSTC.
Essential Duty?
Yes
Percentage Of Time
Job Duty Name
3
Description of Job Duty
Plans and schedules the Fire In-Service program courses and with a growth mindset and seeks out off-site training opportunities for faculty and staff.
Essential Duty?
Yes
Percentage Of Time
Job Duty Name
4
Description of Job Duty
Assists with budget preparation and monitoring of program needs related to trends, policy mandates and curriculum updates.
Essential Duty?
Yes
Percentage Of Time
Job Duty Name
5
Description of Job Duty
Monitors payroll preparation for program employees.
Essential Duty?
Yes
Percentage Of Time
Job Duty Name
6
Description of Job Duty
Assists in the hiring of instructors for the Fire In-Service programs; supports the faculty evaluation system.
Essential Duty?
Yes
Percentage Of Time
Job Duty Name
7
Description of Job Duty
Oversees the Fire Academy training schedules and works collaboratively with PSTC staff related to space utilization needs.
Essential Duty?
Yes
Percentage Of Time
Job Duty Name
8
Description of Job Duty
Contributes to the planning of the future growth for the Public Safety Training Complex (PSTC) and the Fire In-Service training courses. Considers the training needs of the Fire Departments, available resources and the professional philosophy of the PSTC and Schoolcraft College, in order to make recommendations for needed personnel, facilities and equipment.
Essential Duty?
Yes
Percentage Of Time
Job Duty Name
9
Description of Job Duty
Prepares and maintains related State Fire Fighter Training Council reports and paperwork, and interacts with the FFTC personnel as required.
Essential Duty?
Yes
Percentage Of Time
Job Duty Name
10
Description of Job Duty
Represents the College by attending various fire community related meetings and functions.
Essential Duty?
Yes
Percentage Of Time
Job Duty Name
11
Description of Job Duty
Collaborates with the WCR Fire Advisory Board Committee and area Fire Departments to keep course content relevant to state approved standards for Fire Academy instruction.
Essential Duty?
Yes
Percentage Of Time
Job Duty Name
12
Description of Job Duty
Maintains student files concerning attendance and grading. Oversees fire registration in SMOKE.
Prepares student program evaluations.
Prepares student program evaluations.
Essential Duty?
Yes
Percentage Of Time
Job Duty Name
13
Description of Job Duty
Serves as the student ombudsman for the Fire Technology program.
Essential Duty?
Yes
Percentage Of Time
Job Duty Name
14
Description of Job Duty
Collaborates with the Dean of Distance Learning on course offerings for the Fire Technology program.
Essential Duty?
Yes
Percentage Of Time
Job Duty Name
15
Description of Job Duty
Responsible for the supervision of administrative staff assigned to the Fire Technology programs.
Essential Duty?
Yes
Percentage Of Time
Job Duty Name
16
Description of Job Duty
Performs other duties as assigned.
Essential Duty?
Yes
Percentage Of Time
Salary : $62,758 - $100,823
