Fire Officer Assistant Program Coordinator

The Department of Fire Services (DFS) is recruiting to fill the position of Fire Officer Instructional Assistant Program Coordinator. This is a part-time, contract position with no benefits

In order to be considered for this position, at time of application, please upload a cover letter and detailed resume demonstrating your experience; proof of certifications; and proof of the highest degree obtained above high school if applicable

Description of Duties

• Responsible for providing supervision of multiple classes at all MFA campuses and throughout the Commonwealth
• Reviews and summarizes student evaluations
• Conducts program review for Fire Officer group and becomes involved in re‐development of existing programs and development of new programs
• Prepares new equipment and/or replacement equipment lists annually and submits to Program Coordinator
• Works closely with Support branch of DFS to ensure proper equipment and media are delivered to training sites
• Develops new instructors through coaching, mentoring, teaching, and guiding
• Observes instructors and provides guidance in program delivery
• Actively participates in coordinator meetings
• Researches, evaluates, and prepares recommendations on curricula, instructional methods, and materials for the program
• Develops tests, questionnaires, and procedures to measure effectiveness of curriculum and to determine if program objectives are met
• Recommends purchase of instructional materials, supplies, equipment, and visual aids to meet the needs of the program
• Works with staff in assessment, curriculum development, management of student behavior, and use of materials and equipment
• Observes, evaluates, and recommends changes in work of instructional staff to strengthen teaching skills in classroom
• Plans, conducts, and evaluates training programs and other learning opportunities for instructors to study new classroom procedures, instructional materials, and teaching aids
• Reviews and grades written test scores and skill sheets and counsels students when necessary
• Prepares subjective evaluations on students for outstanding performance and non‐acceptable performance and counsels the student and notifies the Chief of the Department
• May be assigned additional projects by MFA management
• Hosts NFA courses related to program division as needed to audit for internal instruction of state-sponsored deliveries
• Actively participates in simulation (SIM) software trainings
• Actively participates in curriculum development and virtual delivery platform trainings
• Responsible for creating simulations for use in training programs
• As needed, assists the Coordinator in reviewing training applications submitted for credential credit

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have a minimum of three years of relevant fire service or emergency service industry experience such as a fire officer, fire investigator, training officer, or fire prevention position
• Must be an instructor within a training program for a minimum of five years
• Must have completed Fire Instructor II course and been promoted to Fire Instructor II with the MFA or a minimum of three years of equivalent experience of instructional curriculum development and course delivery

Preferred Qualifications:

• Fire Instructor II certification
• Superior interpersonal skills
• Able to use Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point
• Well organized and a team player