Director – Fire Academy
About The Position
The Kilgore College Fire Academy is certified by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP), the State Firefighters' and Fire Marshals' Association of Texas, and is approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. KCFA offers certification schools for NFPA 1001 Basic Structural Firefighter I and II certification, the Texas Volunteer certification, TCFP additional specialized certification courses. Kilgore College is a two-year, comprehensive public community college with a campus in Kilgore and an extension center in Longview, Texas. With approximately 7,000 students, Kilgore College is a student-centered institution characterized by excellence in teaching and quality learning opportunities. Kilgore College is focused on continually improving their students’ holistic experience leading them to success in life while improving access to higher education and partnering with those who advance the vision of a stronger community culturally, socially and economically. Vision Statement: We commit to be the higher education institution of choice in Northeast Texas.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree with at least 12 years of experience as a full-time, paid, state or local firefighter or fire marshal.
- TCFP Level III TCFP Instructor certification.
- TDH Minimum certification of EMT is required.
- High degree of computer proficiency, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Highly motivated individual who requires very little close supervision.
- Ability and willingness to work nights and weekends, on occasion, as needed.
- Strong budget and program need assessment skills.
Nice To Haves
- TCFP Fire Officer III certification, with Fire Officer IV preferred.
- TCFP Advanced Firefighter certification, with Master certification preferred.
- TCFP Fire Inspector certification, with upper-level certification (III or IV) preferred.
- TCFP HazMat Technician certification, with HazMat Incident Commander preferred.
- TDH Paramedic certification is not required, but strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and teach online courses.
- Work closely and develop strong relationships with fire professionals within the College’s service area and beyond.
- Provide resources for safe operation of units.
- Create and support workplace safety.
Benefits
- 36-hour work week for a healthy work life balance
- Generous paid leave time
- Health, life, and income protection insurance
- An excellent retirement program through the Teacher Retirement System or Optional Retirement Plan ‘ORP’ for full time faculty.
- Free use of the college’s recreational/fitness facilities for Full Time employees
- Eligible for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PLSF) after 10 years of service for Full Time employees
- Tuition scholarships for the employee and dependents
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
Associate degree
