Indian River State College
Director Fire Science Academy Training Center
Indian River State College, Fort Pierce, Florida, United States, 34945
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R5036# Job Description**Join the Indian River State College Team – Exceptional Benefits Await You!**At Indian River State College, you’ll do more than just build a career—you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty. In return, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote your well-being, secure your future, and enhance your work-life balance.**Comprehensive Health Coverage**We prioritize your health with Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Life insurance and Supplemental plans to help you stay physically and mentally well with access to essential wellness resources.We offer PPO and HMO plans with an affordable cost. (PPO/HMO option with $50 per month for individual coverage and $180 per month for family coverage)**Retirement Plans for a Secure Future**Plan for a bright future with our robust retirement options, rarely matched in the private sector. Secure your financial future with state retirement options through the Florida Retirement System (FRS) and additional investment opportunities like tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.**Generous Paid Time Off**Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with ample vacation, personal, and sick leave. Recharge and return to work refreshed and motivated.**Employee Discounts**: Enjoy exclusive discounts on various services, including tickets to popular attractions in the area.**Professional Growth Opportunities**Build your career with purpose by engaging in meaningful projects and professional development opportunities. Indian River State College provides the tools and support needed to help you reach your full potential.**Director of Fire Science Academy Training Center**Indian River State College – Treasure Coast Public Safety Training ComplexYou’ll manage top-tier facilities — including burn buildings and simulation towers — while ensuring compliance with Florida Bureau of Fire Standards and advancing workforce development across the region.**What You Bring:**
Fire Instructor II certification (Florida Fire College)
7+ years of progressive fire service experience
Proven leadership in training, curriculum, and program management
A passion for safety, service, and student success.Join a college that’s committed to excellence, innovation, and community impact. Help us ignite the future of fire service education.**JOB SUMMARY:**Under general guidelines, this position provides administrative leadership and strategic oversight for all fire training programs within the Treasure Coast Public Safety Training Complex. This position ensures compliance with the Florida Bureau of Fire Standards and Training, manages personnel and resources, and develops partnerships with local and regional fire service agencies to advance training excellence and workforce development.**SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:*** Direct and oversee all Fire Academy programs, including recruit training, advanced certifications, and continuing education.* Ensure compliance with Florida Bureau of Firefighter Standards and Training requirements and college accreditation standards.* Recruit, supervise, and evaluate instructors, adjunct faculty, and support staff.* Manage program budget, equipment inventory, and facilities (including burn buildings, training tower, and live fire/simulation areas).* Develop, update, and assess curriculum to reflect current industry best practices and fire service standards.* Oversee student recruitment, admissions, orientation, and retention processes.* Promote partnerships with municipal and county fire agencies, statewide associations, and community stakeholders.* Enforce safety policies, procedures, and risk management measures during all training activities.* Represent the Fire Academy at college committees, professional associations, and public events.* Seek and manage grants or external funding to support program initiatives.* Complete all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.**QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:*** Bachelor's degree in Fire Science, Emergency Medical Services, Public Administration, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).* Active certification as a Fire Instructor (minimum level II) with the Florida Fire College.* Comprehensive knowledge of the Florida Bureau of Fire Standards rules and regulations as well as the maintenance of fire training grounds and equipment.* Proven experience with curricula design and development as well as programs and courses affiliated with the Florida Fire College.* Knowledge of the mission, standards, and curriculum of the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) network.* Knowledge of fire training facility requirements per Florida standards.* Demonstrated experience monitoring budgets and managing purchases.* At least 7 years of progressively responsible fire service experience, including leadership and/or training roles.* Proficiency in organizing, mentoring, problem solving, motivating others, and prioritizing.* Demonstrated competence working with Microsoft Office and Windows based applications.* Demonstrated experience in recruiting, retaining, and placing students**PHYSICAL DEMANDS:**This position classifies the physical exertion requirements as light work involving lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Even though the weight lifted may be very little, a job is in this category when it requires a good deal of walking or standing, or when it involves sitting most of the time with some pushing and pulling of arm or leg controls. To be considered capable of performing a full or wide range of light work, you must have the ability to do substantially all of these activities. If someone can do light work, we determine that he or she can also do sedentary work, unless there are additional limiting factors such as loss of fine dexterity or inability to sit for long periods of time.## ClassificationStaff## SupervisoryYes## FLSA ExemptYes## Employment TypeRegular## ## Compensation and Application DeadlinePay range starts at: $72,258.84. All salary calculations start at the minimum salary and will be based on candidate's education and experience | Open until filled.
Hiring RequirementsIndian River State College serves Florida’s Treasure Coast as the four-county region’s premier provider of post-secondary education.
A comprehensive public institution, IRSC offers short-term career training, two-year Associate Degrees and Bachelor’s Degree programs.
The College’s combination of quality, affordability and convenience attracts more than 30,000 students annually.
Every aspect of IRSC is focused on helping students succeed.
We appreciate your interest in IRSC and thank you for considering IRSC as your career choice.## ## ## IRSC EEO/Equal Access PolicyIndian River State College is an equal opportunity/equal access institution. It is the policy of the District Board of Trustees to provide equal opportunity for employment and educational opportunities to all (including applicants for employment, employees, applicants for admission, students, and others affiliated with the College) without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or genetic information.For instructions on how to apply, please click . #J-18808-Ljbffr
Fort Pierce, FLtime type:
Full timeposted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition id:
R5036# Job Description**Join the Indian River State College Team – Exceptional Benefits Await You!**At Indian River State College, you’ll do more than just build a career—you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty. In return, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote your well-being, secure your future, and enhance your work-life balance.**Comprehensive Health Coverage**We prioritize your health with Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Life insurance and Supplemental plans to help you stay physically and mentally well with access to essential wellness resources.We offer PPO and HMO plans with an affordable cost. (PPO/HMO option with $50 per month for individual coverage and $180 per month for family coverage)**Retirement Plans for a Secure Future**Plan for a bright future with our robust retirement options, rarely matched in the private sector. Secure your financial future with state retirement options through the Florida Retirement System (FRS) and additional investment opportunities like tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.**Generous Paid Time Off**Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with ample vacation, personal, and sick leave. Recharge and return to work refreshed and motivated.**Employee Discounts**: Enjoy exclusive discounts on various services, including tickets to popular attractions in the area.**Professional Growth Opportunities**Build your career with purpose by engaging in meaningful projects and professional development opportunities. Indian River State College provides the tools and support needed to help you reach your full potential.**Director of Fire Science Academy Training Center**Indian River State College – Treasure Coast Public Safety Training ComplexYou’ll manage top-tier facilities — including burn buildings and simulation towers — while ensuring compliance with Florida Bureau of Fire Standards and advancing workforce development across the region.**What You Bring:**
Fire Instructor II certification (Florida Fire College)
7+ years of progressive fire service experience
Proven leadership in training, curriculum, and program management
A passion for safety, service, and student success.Join a college that’s committed to excellence, innovation, and community impact. Help us ignite the future of fire service education.**JOB SUMMARY:**Under general guidelines, this position provides administrative leadership and strategic oversight for all fire training programs within the Treasure Coast Public Safety Training Complex. This position ensures compliance with the Florida Bureau of Fire Standards and Training, manages personnel and resources, and develops partnerships with local and regional fire service agencies to advance training excellence and workforce development.**SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:*** Direct and oversee all Fire Academy programs, including recruit training, advanced certifications, and continuing education.* Ensure compliance with Florida Bureau of Firefighter Standards and Training requirements and college accreditation standards.* Recruit, supervise, and evaluate instructors, adjunct faculty, and support staff.* Manage program budget, equipment inventory, and facilities (including burn buildings, training tower, and live fire/simulation areas).* Develop, update, and assess curriculum to reflect current industry best practices and fire service standards.* Oversee student recruitment, admissions, orientation, and retention processes.* Promote partnerships with municipal and county fire agencies, statewide associations, and community stakeholders.* Enforce safety policies, procedures, and risk management measures during all training activities.* Represent the Fire Academy at college committees, professional associations, and public events.* Seek and manage grants or external funding to support program initiatives.* Complete all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.**QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:*** Bachelor's degree in Fire Science, Emergency Medical Services, Public Administration, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).* Active certification as a Fire Instructor (minimum level II) with the Florida Fire College.* Comprehensive knowledge of the Florida Bureau of Fire Standards rules and regulations as well as the maintenance of fire training grounds and equipment.* Proven experience with curricula design and development as well as programs and courses affiliated with the Florida Fire College.* Knowledge of the mission, standards, and curriculum of the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) network.* Knowledge of fire training facility requirements per Florida standards.* Demonstrated experience monitoring budgets and managing purchases.* At least 7 years of progressively responsible fire service experience, including leadership and/or training roles.* Proficiency in organizing, mentoring, problem solving, motivating others, and prioritizing.* Demonstrated competence working with Microsoft Office and Windows based applications.* Demonstrated experience in recruiting, retaining, and placing students**PHYSICAL DEMANDS:**This position classifies the physical exertion requirements as light work involving lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Even though the weight lifted may be very little, a job is in this category when it requires a good deal of walking or standing, or when it involves sitting most of the time with some pushing and pulling of arm or leg controls. To be considered capable of performing a full or wide range of light work, you must have the ability to do substantially all of these activities. If someone can do light work, we determine that he or she can also do sedentary work, unless there are additional limiting factors such as loss of fine dexterity or inability to sit for long periods of time.## ClassificationStaff## SupervisoryYes## FLSA ExemptYes## Employment TypeRegular## ## Compensation and Application DeadlinePay range starts at: $72,258.84. All salary calculations start at the minimum salary and will be based on candidate's education and experience | Open until filled.
Hiring RequirementsIndian River State College serves Florida’s Treasure Coast as the four-county region’s premier provider of post-secondary education.
A comprehensive public institution, IRSC offers short-term career training, two-year Associate Degrees and Bachelor’s Degree programs.
The College’s combination of quality, affordability and convenience attracts more than 30,000 students annually.
Every aspect of IRSC is focused on helping students succeed.
We appreciate your interest in IRSC and thank you for considering IRSC as your career choice.## ## ## IRSC EEO/Equal Access PolicyIndian River State College is an equal opportunity/equal access institution. It is the policy of the District Board of Trustees to provide equal opportunity for employment and educational opportunities to all (including applicants for employment, employees, applicants for admission, students, and others affiliated with the College) without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or genetic information.For instructions on how to apply, please click . #J-18808-Ljbffr