Professional Expert, Fire Academy

Job Posting

This posting is to establish a pool of qualified applicants. The department may not be actively recruiting. Applications submitted will remain active for up to one (1) year. Should the department be interested in interviewing you, you will be contacted by the department withthe information provided in your application. The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time to successfully perform the assigned duties. Overview duties:

• Teaches the curriculum approved by the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM)
• Possesses the technical expertise to properly and safely demonstrate the use and operation of all required equipment identified in the SFT Fire Fighter 1 and Fire Fighter 2 Course Plans.
• Delivers all course objectives.
• Ensures the safety of all participants and instructors.
• Proctors psychomotor skills and cognitive exams.
• Maintains consistent subject matter mastery by remaining current in the field.
• Demonstrates professional behaviors consistent with industry standards (oral/written communication and appearance).
• Demonstrates mutual respect for students, peers and guests.

Minimum qualifications and experience:

• Evidence of a sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical and learning disabilities.
• Fire and Emergency Services Instructor 1 Certified (or equivalent)
• Completion of State Fire Training Ethics (any version)
• Possession of Firefighter 2 or Tenured Path Certification
• Held the rank of Firefighter performing suppression duties within a recognized fire agency in California for a minimum of three years.

Preferred qualifications and experience:

• Associate's degree
• Active registered instructor in good standing with State Fire Training.
• Meets the current SFT qualifications for primary instructor for the following Fire Service Training and Education Program courses (FSTEP) embedded in a Fire Fighter 1 and Fire Fighter 2 Academy: Fire Fighter Survival (2023), Fire Control 3 – Structural Fire Fighting, Common Passenger Vehicle Rescue Technician (Vehicle Extrication), Confined Space Rescue Awareness, S-190, Fire Control 4A.
• Meets the current SFT qualifications for lead/skills evaluator to conduct the Certification Written and Skills Evaluations for Fire Fighter 1, Fire Fighter 2, Wildland Fire Fighter 1, and Hazardous Materials Awareness, Operations and Weapons of Mass Destruction.
• Possesses a current California Driver's License compliant with driving fire apparatus (minimum of either Class C with Firefighter endorsement or Commercial Class B with tank endorsement).
• Excellent written, verbal, communication, and typing skills.

Required documents:

• Letter of Interest
• Resume
• Certification/Licensure

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