Division Chief of Training

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $129,542.78 to $142,820.92

Division Chief of Training

Reports to : Deputy Chief of Operations

Department : Operations

Employment Status : Full-Time

FLSA Status : Exempt

Supervisory : No

General Purpose Statement

The Division Chief of Training is responsible for overseeing, directing, organizing, evaluating, coordinating, and implementing all aspects of fire authority training. This positions areas of responsibility include training in structural & wildland firefighting, hazardous materials, rescue, special and technical operations, apparatus and equipment operation, emergency response, incident command, safety, all-hazard environment, and personnel development. This position will ensure all personnel are adequately trained in state and National standards, and are current with their required certifications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Deputy Chief the Division Chief of Training, develops curriculum and programs, and coordinates and implements training, in the areas of responsibility
• Responsible for the development, review, and maintenance of the comprehensive records as related to training and certification tracking of all department personnel
• Responsible for oversight and approval of training requests; including supervisor approval and budget management
• Directs, reviews, coordinates, and creates oversight for program implementation from the Training Liaison
• Directs the training of all personnel of the department; makes recommendations to the Deputy Chief regarding training of career and volunteer personnel
• Ensures training meets the standards of the following regulatory agency guidelines, Colorado Division or Fire Prevention, International Organization for Standardization (ISO), Incident Qualification System (IQS), National Fire Protection Association and adhere to Authoritys SOGs
• Ensures consistent training delivery across the Authority
• Works in conjunction with the All-Valley Training Consortium to identify local area needs and collaborate on training topics and delivery
• Assist with local colleges in the development of college Fire courses and Academies
• Works with the Fire Apparatus Standardization Team (FAST) for oversight coordination and training implementation
• Responsible for development, education, and training of special response, ex : swift water, ice, high angle rescues
• Represent the Authority and acts as liaison with other jurisdictional agencies or organizations for training
• Works in conjunction with the Deputy Chiefs for strategic planning, goal setting and objectives for the Authoritys fire training programs within the areas of responsibility
• Advises Authority leadership on new requirements emerging in training; and on new equipment, equipment replacement and failures as they relate to the areas of responsibility
• Responsible for determining the proficiency and skill level of Authority firefighters, engineers, and volunteers prior to allowing then to be signed off for solo duty
• Ensure that the Authority apparatus are equipped with required equipment and supplies as required by the Authority and State of Colorado
• Responsible for evaluating and preparing grants for Authority training activities, apparatus and other Authority related needs
• Responsible for purchasing and reporting purchases of all materials, equipment and supplies for training or otherwise as directed by the Deputy Chiefs
• Define and recommends, administers and evaluates certification standards and testing for all Authority personnel within the areas of responsibility
• Develop, maintain, schedule, and monitor new personnel training orientation and academies for all Authority personnel, including career and volunteer
• Works as an officer on call, and responds to fire and medical calls as needed or directed
• Complete trainings necessary to retain and maintain all certifications as required
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Minimum Qualifications

An Associates degree, preferred bachelors degree in fire science, EMS, fire administration, business or public administration or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered. At least seven (7) years in the fire / EMS service with two (2) years in a leadership capacity. Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered.

Must possess the following :

The employee is required to maintain either their EMT, EMT EMT-Intermediate, or Paramedic certification, whichever certification the employee has at time of hiring or obtains during employment with the Authority. Maintaining the certification allows the employee to respond to calls and provide patient care should the need arise, which is an essential function of the position.

Equipment, Environment, Mental, and Physical Activities

Hours and Work Schedule

This is a salaried position and is scheduled for 40 hours per week. Because this position may require work and on-call responsibilities outside of normal business hours, the work schedule will be flexible and managed by the supervisor.

NOTE : Essential function, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristic. The list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.

Unless the employee has an executed written contract with the Authority, employment with the Authority is terminable at will of either the employee or the Authority, at any time, without notice, cause or any specific disciplinary procedures.

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