FT Dean of Fire Programs

Johnston Community College•Main Campus - Smithfield, NC

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Plans, directs, and oversees all areas related to Fire training within Curriculum and Continuing Education. This position is responsible for assisting in the organization, administration, strategic planning, policy development, program and faculty evaluation, and the general effectiveness of the Fire Technology and In-Service programs.

Requirements

Associate's degree from an accredited institution in Fire Science / Fire Technology or a related field.
Two (2) years Administrative/Supervisory experience.
Five (5) years fire-rescue experience.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to utilize a wide variety of descriptive data and information, such as policy manuals, Employee Handbook, SACS Criteria Manual, program guidelines, course syllabi and course textbooks.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of influence systems, such as motivation, incentive, teaching pedagogy, and leadership.
Ability to exercise independent judgment to apply facts and principles for developing approaches and techniques to problem resolution.
Ability to apply and carry out instructions.
Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness and creativity required in situations involving the direction, control and planning of programs.
Develops and applies new and unique methods and thinking to executing plans and strategies.
NC Certified Firefighter Level I and II
NC Certified Instructor Level I and II
Eligible to obtain - NC Fire Instructor Level II (Qualified)
Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Complete knowledge of Microsoft Products as used in overall management in an educational environment is required.
Experience creating training using various authoring tools.
Regularly required to use hands and fingers, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear and is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; and stoop, kneel, couch, or crawl.
Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Fire Science or related field.
Two (2) years teaching experience
Two (2) years in an administrative / supervisory role.
Experience with online course delivery systems such as Blackboard/Canvas.
Experience with online course delivery systems such as Blackboard.

Responsibilities

Recommending departmental purchases, equipment and supplies, and providing oversight to equipment inventory and maintenance.
Management and scheduling of the Fire Training Grounds, buildings and props.
Participation in training prop construction, readiness, and maintenance procedures.
Ensures compliance with college policy and adopted safety standards during training evolutions, ensures compliance, through administrative oversight for OSFM.
Schedules classes for both on and off-site fire training.
Ensures prompt delivery of class packets, training equipment and supplies to fire departments.
Works with Registrar for Curriculum and Continuing Education to meet record needs for program audits, including records for the Office of State Fire Marshal.
Ensures course offerings are approved and follow all DOI, OSFM or other regulatory agency requirements.
Ensures class packets are complete and submitted by regulatory agency and community college guidelines.
Hires and prepares contracts for part-time instructors, and conducts instructor update classes.
Advises students on career options in the fire service field.
Providing oversight to curriculum development and instruction (including hybrid and enhanced online courses)
Scheduling, evaluating, maintaining communication, ensuring compliance with accreditation and safety standards and supervising instructors.
Program administration (recruiting and advising students, scheduling, maintaining student files, developing program documents and policies/procedures, handling student issues, communicating with internal and external constituents, evaluating outcomes and program effectiveness).
Maintain Fire Technology Program accreditation through NC Fire & Rescue Commission, OSFM, DOI and SACS.
Develop and maintain affiliations and harmonious working relationships with local, county and state fire departments, fire protection contractors and educational institutions.
Promote public relations for JCC and the Fire Technology Program through community involvement (Information Sessions, High School visits and other community programs).
Attends meetings, seminars, and conferences as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Directly supervises one non-supervisory employee and several part-time staff positions.
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.