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FIRE TRAINING OFFICER
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City of Kalamazoo .
Posted 2 days ago.
Description This position provides basic and specialized training for existing and new fire personnel and volunteers; maintains training records; responds to fire, rescue, hazardous materials incidents and other emergencies; and performs related work as required. The incumbent works within a general outline of work to be performed, and develops work methods and sequences under general supervision.
The work is considered medium-to-heavy in nature and involves walking, standing, climbing, balancing, stooping, lifting, pushing, pulling or raising objects and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a recurring basis and 50 to 100 pounds of force on an occasional basis. The work requires the following physical abilities: balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, fingering, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity, and walking. Work environment may involve exposure to fire hazards, extreme heat and/or cold, wet or humid conditions, extreme noise levels, vibration, fumes, airborne particles, traffic, moving machinery, electrical shock, heights, disease/pathogens, toxic chemicals, explosives, and involves time in physically threatening environments requiring life and death decisions.
Essential Job Functions
Conduct training programs such as basic training for recruits and volunteers, in-service training, and specialized training such as driver training and officer candidate training.
Supervise personnel in high risk training and emergency response environments.
Build and construct repairs to facilities, props, and equipment.
Conduct agility testing.
Assist in developing standard operating guidelines.
Assist in developing lesson plans, manuals and study guides.
Research and recommend procurement of and maintain training aids.
Prepare and maintain records and reports related to training.
Respond to alarms and perform firefighting, fire rescue, and/or hazardous materials response duties as required.
Assist in ensuring the safety of fire personnel and citizens on fire grounds.
Interact with internal and external customers.
Attend training, conferences, seminars, and meetings to remain knowledgeable of modern fire suppression, training and prevention methods and administration; maintain required certifications.
Perform general administrative and clerical work as required, including preparing reports and correspondence, copying and filing documents, entering and retrieving computer data, attending meetings, etc.
Remain available 24 hours per day, seven days per week, for emergency response.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications Minimum Requirements to Perform Work:
High school diploma or GED.
Six (6) years of relevant prior experience.
Valid South Carolina Class D Driver’s License.
S.C. Firefighter I and II, Fire Instructor I, and Basic Rescue and HazMat Response certifications.
Have or be able to complete the City of Columbia Fire Captain’s Academy, Fire Officer I, ISFI Live Fire Instructor Credential, and Fire Instructor II within eighteen (18) months from date of hire or promotion.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Knowledge of basic algebra involving variables and formulas and/or basic geometry involving plane and solid figures, circumferences, areas and volumes, and/or computing discounts and interest rates.
Knowledge of personal computer equipment with skill in doing data entry and in the use of Microsoft Office 2000 preferred utilizing all software programs.
Ability to coordinate or determine time, place or sequence of operations or activities based on analysis of data or information and may implement and report on operations and activities.
Ability to counsel or instruct/train others through explanation, demonstration and supervised practice or making recommendations based on technical expertise.
Ability to supervise the activities of those operating or repairing complex machinery or equipment that requires extended training and experience, such as fire engines, fire suppression / rescue equipment, etc., or the application of custom or commercial administrative or other complex software or systems; may involve installation and testing.
Ability to perform coordinating work involving guidelines and rules, with constant problem solving.
Ability to read journals, manuals and professional publications; speaking informally to groups of co-workers, staff in other organizational agencies, the general public, people in other organizations; presenting training; composing original reports, training and other written materials using proper language, punctuation, grammar and style.
Ability to perform professional‑level work requiring the application of principles and practices in a wide range of administrative, technical or managerial methods in solving administrative or technical problems; or the coordination of entry‑level managerial work; requires general understanding of operating policies and procedures and the ability to apply these to complex administrative problems; requires continuous, close attention for accurate results or frequent exposure to unusual pressures.
Ability to take action of others, requiring almost constant decisions affecting co‑workers or others in the general public; works in a moderately fluid environment with guidelines and rules, but frequent variations from the routine.
Benefits The City of Columbia offers a comprehensive benefits package to full‑time employees, including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long‑term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
Part‑time or temporary employees, including interns, are not eligible for City benefits.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Human Resources
Industries Government Administration
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FIRE TRAINING OFFICER
role at
City of Kalamazoo .
Posted 2 days ago.
Description This position provides basic and specialized training for existing and new fire personnel and volunteers; maintains training records; responds to fire, rescue, hazardous materials incidents and other emergencies; and performs related work as required. The incumbent works within a general outline of work to be performed, and develops work methods and sequences under general supervision.
The work is considered medium-to-heavy in nature and involves walking, standing, climbing, balancing, stooping, lifting, pushing, pulling or raising objects and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a recurring basis and 50 to 100 pounds of force on an occasional basis. The work requires the following physical abilities: balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, fingering, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity, and walking. Work environment may involve exposure to fire hazards, extreme heat and/or cold, wet or humid conditions, extreme noise levels, vibration, fumes, airborne particles, traffic, moving machinery, electrical shock, heights, disease/pathogens, toxic chemicals, explosives, and involves time in physically threatening environments requiring life and death decisions.
Essential Job Functions
Conduct training programs such as basic training for recruits and volunteers, in-service training, and specialized training such as driver training and officer candidate training.
Supervise personnel in high risk training and emergency response environments.
Build and construct repairs to facilities, props, and equipment.
Conduct agility testing.
Assist in developing standard operating guidelines.
Assist in developing lesson plans, manuals and study guides.
Research and recommend procurement of and maintain training aids.
Prepare and maintain records and reports related to training.
Respond to alarms and perform firefighting, fire rescue, and/or hazardous materials response duties as required.
Assist in ensuring the safety of fire personnel and citizens on fire grounds.
Interact with internal and external customers.
Attend training, conferences, seminars, and meetings to remain knowledgeable of modern fire suppression, training and prevention methods and administration; maintain required certifications.
Perform general administrative and clerical work as required, including preparing reports and correspondence, copying and filing documents, entering and retrieving computer data, attending meetings, etc.
Remain available 24 hours per day, seven days per week, for emergency response.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications Minimum Requirements to Perform Work:
High school diploma or GED.
Six (6) years of relevant prior experience.
Valid South Carolina Class D Driver’s License.
S.C. Firefighter I and II, Fire Instructor I, and Basic Rescue and HazMat Response certifications.
Have or be able to complete the City of Columbia Fire Captain’s Academy, Fire Officer I, ISFI Live Fire Instructor Credential, and Fire Instructor II within eighteen (18) months from date of hire or promotion.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Knowledge of basic algebra involving variables and formulas and/or basic geometry involving plane and solid figures, circumferences, areas and volumes, and/or computing discounts and interest rates.
Knowledge of personal computer equipment with skill in doing data entry and in the use of Microsoft Office 2000 preferred utilizing all software programs.
Ability to coordinate or determine time, place or sequence of operations or activities based on analysis of data or information and may implement and report on operations and activities.
Ability to counsel or instruct/train others through explanation, demonstration and supervised practice or making recommendations based on technical expertise.
Ability to supervise the activities of those operating or repairing complex machinery or equipment that requires extended training and experience, such as fire engines, fire suppression / rescue equipment, etc., or the application of custom or commercial administrative or other complex software or systems; may involve installation and testing.
Ability to perform coordinating work involving guidelines and rules, with constant problem solving.
Ability to read journals, manuals and professional publications; speaking informally to groups of co-workers, staff in other organizational agencies, the general public, people in other organizations; presenting training; composing original reports, training and other written materials using proper language, punctuation, grammar and style.
Ability to perform professional‑level work requiring the application of principles and practices in a wide range of administrative, technical or managerial methods in solving administrative or technical problems; or the coordination of entry‑level managerial work; requires general understanding of operating policies and procedures and the ability to apply these to complex administrative problems; requires continuous, close attention for accurate results or frequent exposure to unusual pressures.
Ability to take action of others, requiring almost constant decisions affecting co‑workers or others in the general public; works in a moderately fluid environment with guidelines and rules, but frequent variations from the routine.
Benefits The City of Columbia offers a comprehensive benefits package to full‑time employees, including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long‑term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
Part‑time or temporary employees, including interns, are not eligible for City benefits.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Human Resources
Industries Government Administration
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