FIRE CERTIFICATION SPECIALIST II - Cook County

Agency:  Office of the State Fire Marshal 
Closing Date/Time:  07/16/2024 
Salary:  Anticipated Starting Salary Average $5,642/Monthly; Full Range $5,642 - $8,065/Monthly 
Job Type:  Salaried 
County:  Cook 
Number of Vacancies:  1 
Plan/BU:  None 

 

****************A RESUME IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING****************

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.

 

RESIDENCY IS REQUIRED IN COOK COUNTY OR A CONTINGENT COUNTY WITHIN 6 MONTHS OF HIRE.

INTERMITTENT STATUS – MAXIMUM OF 1500 HOURS ANNUALLY

 

POSTING IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 39614

MARKETING STATEMENT

The Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is accepting applications to fill the part-time position of Fire Certification Specialist II within the Division of Personnel Standards and Education.  The ideal candidate has an extensive background in the fire service industry and has experience in the training and educating of fire service personnel.  The successful candidate will work with fire departments to review all training records related to the delivery of OSFM-approved certification courses, ensuring accuracy and appropriateness.  We are seeking an applicant with prior experience organizing and maintaining a comprehensive records management system who possesses the ability to successfully communicate both orally and in written form.  The desirable candidate understands and demonstrates the ability to interact with the fire service and the general public in a positive and professional manner.  We invite all qualified applicants to apply to join the OSFM team.

JOB DUTIES

1. Reviews practical (skill) objectives of certification programs, training records, claims for reimbursement, course approvals, site approvals, and all safety aspects of fire jurisdictions to ensure compliance with the established administrative rules, policies, and procedures of the OSFM Division of Personnel Standards and Education programs. 35%

1. Conducts fire department visitations to instruct local fire department personnel in training record compliance. 20%

1. Serves as a resource person by responding to inquiries regarding the certification program. 15%

1. Speaks to governmental and fire service entities to promote Division certification and Fire Service Outreach programs. 10%

1. Conducts course approval reviews for compliance of training facility developed certification programs. 5%

1. Maintains record of time sheets and activities relative to training and certification programs. 5%

1. Assists and trains lower-level Fire Certification Specialists to perform practical examination reviews. 5%

2. Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above. 5%

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of two (2) years of college with primary concentration in fire science, business or public administration, or a program emphasizing firefighting response, fire prevention, fire administration, or emergency medical services management.
2. Requires OSFM Fire Officer II or Advanced Fire Officer certification.
3. Requires OSFM Fire Service Instructor II certification.
4. Requires five (5) years of documented fire service experience as a firefighter in a fire department.