Director, Fire Services
Employer
Job Location
Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College
Asheville, North Carolina
Woodfin Campus
Salary/Grade
Benefits
Job Category
- Professional
Application Period
Closes: Friday, May 27, 2022
Target Start Date
Expected Work Hours
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Minimum Qualifications
***IMPORTANT NOTE TO APPLICANTS***
When Human Resources receives enough qualified applications, we will move forward regardless of the posted close date (required field), but the position will remain open until filled.
Minimum Requirements (Applicant must meet all of the minimum requirements)
1. High School Diploma or its equivalent;
2. Three years of full-time or equivalent experience as a fire department Training Officer;
3. Three years of full-time or equivalent work experience as an officer in a paid fire service;
4. Qualified and certified as a Fire Service Instructor Level II by the North Carolina Department of Insurance Office of the State Fire Marshal (NC DOI OSFM).
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
1. Bachelor’s degree in a Fire Service-related field;
2. Five years of full-time or equivalent experience as a fire department Training Officer;
3. Experience operating a high school-based firefighter academy;
4. Experience working in a continuing education position in an NC Community College;
5. Proficiency in a foreign language such as Spanish, an East Slavic language, and/or American Sign Language
Position Description
Job Description Summary
This position coordinates fire service continuing education training classes for firefighters and firefighter candidates in Buncombe and Madison Counties, based on the needs of fire service agencies and personnel, including high school-based fire academies. Classes include those required for certification by the North Carolina Office of the State Fire Marshal, National Incident Management System (NIMS), Emergency Management, as well as non-certification classes.
Duties
1. Maintains knowledge of and compliance with the State Board of Community Colleges approved standards for continuing
education.
2. Maintains knowledge of and compliance with standards of The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and the NC
Department of Insurance Fire Training Division.
3. Maintains knowledge of and compliance with NC Office of State Fire Marshal (NCOSFM) standards, especially pertaining to
training, testing, certification, and record keeping.
4. Maintains open lines of communication with North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS) and NCOSFM regarding
continuing education and course information data and regulations.
5. Develops and maintains strong relationships with high school administration and staff at schools providing firefighter
academies.
6. Coordinates with Asheville FD and Buncombe County Fire Chiefs Association designees to deliver firefighter certification
academies as related to the needs of those agencies.
7. Develops and maintains robust lines of communication and working relationships with fire service agencies and organizations
in Buncombe and Madison counties and represents the department to associations in both counties.
8. Coordinates instructors, and facilities for classes, working closely with training center facility staff and instructors to coordinate
their resource need.
9. Convenes regular planning meetings with assistants and others to produce and revise a schedule of course offerings.
10. Maintains knowledge of college policies, procedures, and practices and communicates this information to full-time and
adjunct faculty. Ensures that policies are supported and carried out.
11. Ensures that all College reports, class paperwork, and other requested information are submitted promptly and accurately.
12. Assists with the planning, budgeting, and use of departmental funds.
13. Orients new continuing education instructors to the College and to their specific functions.
14. Frequently visits classes in progress, day and evening, on and off-campus, for verification and evaluation purposes.
15. Provides feedback to instructors on performance. Arranges opportunities for instructor remediation if appropriate. Identifies and encourages professional development opportunities for continuing education instructors.
16. Teaches classes as needed, especially for emergency instructor substitution.
17. Serves on campus committees.
18. Updates knowledge and skills to maintain currency of practice through study, seminars, and/or on-the-job practice.
19. Contributes to the College Vision, Mission, Values, and RISE statement. 20. Supports workforce diversity in all its aspects.
21. Performs other duties as assigned.