Training Officer - Fire & Rescue

County Of Pulaski•Pulaski, VA

38d•$55,000 - $78,900

About The Position

The Pulaski County Fire & Rescue Department is seeking to fill a full-time Training Officer position. The anticipated hire date of this position is January 2nd or after. This position develops, implements and maintains all training programs for staff and volunteers, assists with training records management, purchases and maintains training equipment, coordinates all activities associated with the department's training center, oversees training and certification of new personnel, existing personnel and upon changes in certification levels, coordinates and conducts initial courses and continuing education programs as needed to meet agency and community needs, supports any fire training initiatives at Pulaski County High School or New River Community College. The Training Officer may be asked to assist the Fire Chief with day to day operations of the department. This may include budgeting for training, field operations and response, as well as other administrative work as assigned. This positon reports to the Fire Chief. Work hours are Monday through Friday office hours, with some evening and weekend work required. Some overtime and overnight travel may be necessary. The salary scale for this position is $55,000 - $78,900 and is commensurate with education and experience. Applicant must possess a high school diploma or GED. A degree in the Fire Services Field and/or business management is preferred. Fire Instructor II, Fire Officer I, Firefighter II, EVOC III, Hazardous Materials - Operations, FEMA-NIMS Certifications (ICS-100, ICS-200, ICS-300, ICS-700, ICS-800, Certification by the Virginia Office of EMS, as an EMT-B or higher, extensive experience developing and conducting training and certification programs, experience working with local and regional training entities, experience in HR matters and standard practices, knowledge of Public Sector budgeting, procurement, and purchasing, and the ability to establish and maintain satisfactory working relationships with subordinates, peers, government officials, volunteer fire departments, and the general public.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Fire Instructor II
Fire Officer I
Firefighter II
EVOC III
Hazardous Materials - Operations
FEMA-NIMS Certifications (ICS-100, ICS-200, ICS-300, ICS-700, ICS-800
Certification by the Virginia Office of EMS, as an EMT-B or higher
Extensive experience developing and conducting training and certification programs
Experience working with local and regional training entities
Experience in HR matters and standard practices
Knowledge of Public Sector budgeting, procurement, and purchasing
Ability to establish and maintain satisfactory working relationships with subordinates, peers, government officials, volunteer fire departments, and the general public

Nice To Haves

A degree in the Fire Services Field and/or business management

Responsibilities

Develops, implements and maintains all training programs for staff and volunteers
Assists with training records management
Purchases and maintains training equipment
Coordinates all activities associated with the department's training center
Oversees training and certification of new personnel, existing personnel and upon changes in certification levels
Coordinates and conducts initial courses and continuing education programs as needed to meet agency and community needs
Supports any fire training initiatives at Pulaski County High School or New River Community College
Assist the Fire Chief with day to day operations of the department
Budgeting for training, field operations and response
Other administrative work as assigned