ESD FES Training Specialist

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THIS POSITION DESCRIPTION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME AS NEEDED TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE PROGRAM OR COMPANY.

• Directs a professional team encompassing a range of functions within the discipline.
• Evaluates staff, comparing objectives and achievements in the assessment.
• Coaches’ employees in their professional career development and process improvements.
• Manages FES Training program and is responsible for the development of the department’s annual training program per DOD instructions.
• Works with department officers and other department leaders to develop training programs to support fire department statement of work requirements, in accordance with NFPA, Army, and other applicable regulations.
• Performs detailed needs analysis using response data developing specific training programs to support department operations.
• Ensures competency of personnel by evaluating effectiveness of training programs and administrating DOD firefighter certification programs or, equivalent certification program.
• Develops job performance requirements, lesson plans, training schedules, instructional methods, and instructional media and curriculum, and evaluation instruments.
• Coordinates training program efforts with shift personnel, Army agencies and local emergency response agencies. Develops contacts and leads for training resources.
• Provides instruction to firefighters, Army personnel or civilians as required.
• Attends, participates, and plays a leadership role in community events in order to enhance the image of the Fire Department.
• Maintains a close working relationship with other fire service and rescue agencies to develop mutual aid training to assure effective multiple agency responses to emergencies.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Minimum Qualifications: Education/Certifications: One-year related experience may be substituted for one year of education, if degree is required.
• Must be able to pass annual firefighter Occupations Health Exam and SCBA Fit Testing IAW NFPA 1582 and 1583
• Required to Meet position certifications IAW DoD Manual 6055.06
• Firefighter I/II
• HazMat Operations with Mission-Specific Competencies, Personal Protective Equipment, and Product Control
• First Aid Provider (FAP)
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Airport Firefighter
• D/O Pumper
• D/O Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting
• D/O Aerial
• D/O Mobile Water Supply
• Hazardous Materials Incident Command
• Fire Inspector I/II
• Fire Instructor I/II
• Fire Officer I/II
• National Registry Emergency Medical Responder
• Must have a valid 1-year driver license
• Must have a valid passport
• Preferred Qualifications: Certifications for Training Officer Specialist are specific to the certification delivery agency University of Texas A&M - Texas Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) ProBoard.
• Preferred to meet the following TEEX ProBoard certifications:
• Airport Firefighter
• D/O Pumper
• D/O Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting
• D/O Aerial
• D/O Mobile Water Supply
• Hazardous Materials Technician
• Hazardous Materials Incident Command
• Fire Inspector I/II
• Fire Instructor I/II
• Fire Officer I/II
• AHA BLS Instructor
• Experience:
• Minimum five (5) years’ experience as a fire fighter working on a DOD installation preferred.
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience as a Pro-Board/IFSAC fire and emergency services certification curriculum instructor preferred.
• Skills:
• Must be able to read/write and speak English proficiently.
• Possess the ability to demonstrate firefighter knowledge and skills in a professional manner.
• Ability to work effectively with fellow employees and management personnel at all levels to include multinational staff, and military officials.
• Strong ability to exercise professional discretion and good judgment and to understand the effect of decisions made.
• Exhibit strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate in English both verbally and writing and must have good computer skills in MS-PowerPoint, MS-Word, MS-Excel, and MS-Outlook.

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