FCS Central/Southern Supervisor

Agency:  Office of the State Fire Marshal 
Closing Date/Time:  05/31/2024 
Salary:  Anticipated Starting Salary (Effective 7/1/2024) $6,172 Monthly; Full Range $6,172 - $9,010 Monthly 
Job Type:  Salaried
County:  Sangamon 
Number of Vacancies:  1 
Plan/BU:  None

 

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Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application.

You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document that is not a Resume or CV.

 

Requires Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) certification as a Fire Officer II or Advanced Fire Officer.

Requires OSFM certification as a Fire Service Instructor.

Require OSFM certification as a Training Program Manager.

 

Posting Identification #

36694

Position Marketing Statement

The Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is accepting applications to fill the position of Fire Certification Specialist Supervisor for the Southern Region of Illinois.  This position will supervise a growing team of intermittent Fire Certification Specialists, encourage new and revised procedures to assist the fire service, and promote participation in the Division of Personnel Standards and Education certification programs as well as assist with fire service training record and practical skill reviews.  The ideal candidate will possess the knowledge and ability to clearly communicate Division policies and procedures in statewide presentations, and to the fire service.  This position is designated for the Springfield office but has the capability of working remotely. As a member of the Division of Personnel Standards and Education team and an employee with the State of Illinois, the successful candidate will have access to State healthcare, generous benefits, and a competitive pension plan.  If you are passionate about fire safety and education, we invite qualified candidates to apply for the position of Fire Certification Specialist Supervisor and make a contribution to the Illinois fire service.

Essential Functions

1. As the Field Staff Supervisor for the Central/Southern region, serves as full-line supervisor, providing direct supervision to assigned Fire Certification Specialists.
2. Confers with fire service concerning rules and programs, responds to inquiries explaining procedures, providing information and assistance.
3. Serves as a liaison between local fire jurisdictions and the OSFM by attempting to resolve complaints with certifications and training record reviews.
4. Makes presentations to promote the certification program and provide notification of new and revised policies, rules and standards.
5. Participates in supervisory staff meetings, makes recommendations for the establishment of new operating procedures or revisions of existing procedures.
6. Conducts training reviews of practical (skill) objectives of certification programs, training records, claims for reimbursement, course approvals, facility approvals and safety aspects of participating jurisdictions to establish compliance with the administrative rules, policies and procedures of Division programs.
7. Maintains recordkeeping of staff activities and prepares reports in compliance with agency rules.
8. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to four (4) years of college with primary concentration in fire science, business or public administration.
2. Requires Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) certification as a Fire Officer II or Advanced Fire Officer.
3. Requires OSFM certification as a Fire Service Instructor III.
4. Requires OSFM certification as a Training Program Manager.
5. Requires five (5) years’ experience in a training environment instructing and developing training programs.
6. Requires two (2) years’ administrative experience in a fire service environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers OSFM certification as a Fire Officer III or Chief Fire Officer.
• Prefers five (5) or more years’ experience in a training environment instructing and developing training programs.
• Prefers two (2) or more years’ administrative experience in a fire service environment.
• Prefers three (3) or more years’ experience as a fire service instructor effectively communicating both orally and in written form.
• Prefers two (2) years’ experience in public speaking and delivering presentations to diverse audiences.
• Prefers five (5) or more years’ experience operating a personal computer utilizing Microsoft Office Suite software in t