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Fire Service Technical Assistant

State of Iowa

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 30 Jul 2026

💰 $61,840/yr($42,060/yr – $61,840/yr)

About the role

Posting number: 27-00297

Department: 595 Iowa Department of Public Safety

Job classification: Fire Service Technical Assistant

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Public Safety, Education, Training & Library

Summary

This is not a remote position. Hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Camp Dodge in Johnston.

The Iowa Department of Public Safety, Division of State Fire Marshal Fire Service Training Bureau is recruiting for a highly motivated Fire Service Technical Assistant.

Organization Background
The Iowa Department of Public Safety (DPS) is a statewide law enforcement agency committed to serving the people of Iowa with leadership, integrity, and professionalism. We uphold the core values of courtesy, service, and protection, and collaborate with federal, state, and local jurisdictions within the criminal justice community to provide for the safety of people living in or traveling through the State of Iowa.

DPS is comprised of the following divisions:
- Iowa State Patrol
- Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI)
- Iowa Division of Narcotics Enforcement
- Iowa State Fire Marshal
- Division of Professional Development and Support Services
- Division of Intelligence and Fusion Center
- Administrative Services Division

Job Description
The Fire Service Technical Assistant will support the mission of the Bureau, which is to establish credibility in providing quality education, training, certification, and professional consultation to Iowa's fire service and other emergency responders. The successful candidate will perform diversified training equipment and training grounds maintenance; design, deliver, and set up mobile training units and props; and perform other work as required. This position requires frequent travel within the State of Iowa with nights and weekends possible.

This position supports the Bureau's mission by performing the following duties:
-Coordinates timely and safe delivery and retrieval of mobile training props to facilitate fire service training and education across the State of Iowa, in coordination with the FSTB field programs coordinator.
-Designs, constructs, and maintains fire service training props and equipment (fixed and mobile).
-Schedules, coordinates, and performs routine and at-need maintenance and repairs for Fire Service Training Bureau fleet vehicles, trailers, and mobile training props to ensure readiness status.
-Maintains Fire Service Training Bureau personal protective equipment, self-contained breathing apparatus, fire extinguishers, pumps and other equipment used for fire service training and education per National Fire Protection Association standards.
-Develops and updates training prop (fixed and mobile), tool, vehicle, and general equipment inventories.
-Maintains and keeps organized Fire Service Training Bureau shop and laboratory areas, following OSHA standards.
-Provides upkeep of Fire Service Training Bureau facilities and training grounds, to include scheduling of routine maintenance, inspections, assisting FSTB staff with classroom preparation, and assists with facility cleanliness for professional appearance and safety.
-Develops and updates policies and procedures relative to vehicle, prop, training ground, and fire equipment maintenance and repair.
-Performs other duties as assigned.

The preferred candidate will have experience in carpentry skills, including use of woodworking machines, carpenter's hand tools, and power tools and/or experience in the inspection, maintenance, and repair of cars, trucks, tractors, and various agricultural equipment.

Additional Requirements
-Candidates must successfully pass a comprehensive background investigation conducted by the Iowa Department of Public Safety investigators before a final letter of employment offer is delivered.
-Candidates are encouraged to upload a current resume and cover letter in support of their application with the NEOGOV application.
-Current or previous fire service experience is required.
-The successful candidate must obtain an unrestricted Commercial Driver's License (CDL)-Air Brakes with HazMat Endorsement within 6 months of hire.
-Operate regular, commercial, and heavy equipment