USAR Canine Coordinator (Part Time)

City of Memphis•Memphis, TN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This part-time role involves planning, developing, and overseeing short- and long-term training programs for US&R canine teams, ensuring compliance with FEMA certification and operational standards. The coordinator will evaluate canine teams, monitor performance, and maintain training documentation and records. Key responsibilities include managing rosters of certified canine teams, ensuring their operational readiness and certification compliance, and supporting deployment decision-making and preparation. The role also involves assisting with Mobilization Exercises and other readiness events, managing the canine program budget, overseeing canine care (veterinary services, feeding, health monitoring), and managing the procurement, inventory, and maintenance of canine equipment and supplies. FEMA-compliant record-keeping for all program assets is essential. The coordinator will organize training events, evaluations, and instructional courses, support program personnel, and travel to various meetings, conferences, and work sites. Participation in interagency coordination and FEMA calls, along with documenting program performance, are also key aspects of the role.

Requirements

Works under the general direction of the assigned manager or Chief in the Fire Services Division.

Responsibilities

Plan, develop, and oversee short- and long-term training programs for US&R canine teams.
Ensure compliance with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) certification and operational standards.
Evaluate canine teams and monitor adherence to established performance standards.
Coordinate and maintain training documentation, records, and reporting systems.
Sustain and manage multiple rosters consisting of certified live-find canine teams.
Maintain operational readiness status and certification compliance for all canine teams.
Support deployment decision-making processes and deployment preparation activities.
Assist with Mobilization Exercises (MOBEX) and other operational readiness events.
Ensure compliance with FEMA reporting, documentation, and operational requirements.
Develop and manage the canine program budget and related expenditures.
Oversee canine care activities, including veterinary services, feeding schedules, and health monitoring.
Manage the procurement, inventory, and maintenance of canine equipment and supplies.
Maintain FEMA-compliant records and documentation for all canine program assets.
Coordinate training events, evaluations, and sanctioned instructional courses.
Support instructors, evaluators, mentors, and other program personnel during training and operational activities.
Travel to and attend various meetings, conferences, and work sites across the City.
Participate in interagency coordination meetings, FEMA conference calls, and collaborative planning efforts.
Document program performance metrics, operational activities, and annual accomplishments.