ABOUT THE COMPANY: The Alabama Fire College's continuing commitment is to facilitate excellence in education, training, certification, and support services for the emergency response community.
SYNOPSIS: The Regional Training Specialist is a 75% to full-time, exempt position. This position is responsible for managing, coordinating and supporting all fire service youth and high school programs.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Associate's degree from an accredited institution
Minimum of five years career fire service experience or ten years volunteer experience
Firefighter II and Fire and Emergency Services Instructor II
Commitment to education at various levels
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution
Three years experience with a career tech education or fire department youth programs
Familiarization with fire service youth programs and Alabama Department of Labor requirements as applicable
Experience with fire service grant funding programs
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Acts as the liaison with the Alabama high school and career tech centers.
Collaborate4 with the Training Specialist responsible for the Bridge and Recruit School Programs.
Guide education and youth development programs for the state.
Maintain and support the relationship between the Alabama Fire College and Alabama Department of Secondary Education and local school districts that teach curriculum approved by the Alabama Fire College.
Maintain and support relationships with the Fire Service Explorers and Fire Service Youth Cadet Programs.
Foster and encourage engagement among diverse student groups involvement in Alabama's Fire and Emergency Services.
Works with and advises staff on the establishment and maintenance of effective processes to achieve accomplishment of the program goals.
Demonstrate effective planning, organization and evaluation skills.
Deal with multiple projects, programs and initiatives simultaneously while maintaining a high degree of organization and effectiveness.
Demonstrate broad familiarization with Alabama high school education issues and ability to identify service delivery needs.
Demonstrate a familiarization with processes, policies and procedures of the Alabama Career Te4ch course of study and the Alabama Administrative Code sections pertaining to Alabama Firefighting programs.
Coordinate with other staff and/or contractors to develop effective delivery mechanisms for Alabama Fire College programs.
Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills.
Possess reasonable computer skills.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Frow the success and involvement of the Alabama Career Tech's Fire Science Program.
Identify specific outlets for the institution's programs, with a particular emphasis on youth programs.
Willingness to participate in overnight travel as needed.
Assist with systematic evaluation of the institution's programs.
Serve as liaison between the fire service, external agencies, the community public programs, appropriate state, regional and national agencies, and other entities in promoting and maintaining satisfactory relationships.
Attends county association meetings, conferences and events to disseminate information and assist with training or other needs.
Maintain, prepare and submit required records and/or reports for the institution.
Assist with planning for and conducting special events as required or assigned.
Disseminate relevant information between administration, state and national agencies and the Alabama Fire Service.
Participate and assist in the development, revision and implementation of planning programs in assigned functional areas.
Attend and effectively participate in staff meetings.
Participate in the Alabama Fire College's strategic planning process.
Actively and creatively participate in assigned committees and special projects.
Participates constructively in all planning and quality improvement activities.
Liaison between administration and external agencies and personnel.
Participates in professional development activities and represents the institution through involvement in community affairs and public service activities.
Perform other duties as requested by the Executive Director or Section Chief, Regional Services.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Prolonged periods of standing.
Prolonged periods of sitting.
Must be able to lift 25 pounds.
FLSA & EMPLOYMENT STATUS: This position is a non-exempt, 75% to full-time benefitted position
SALARY: C3, D1-IB: Range of $55,109 to $89,336 based on experience and qualifications.
APPLICATION DEADLINE/PROCEDURE:
Complete application files must be submitted online by 4:00 p.m. Monday, October 7, 2024.
A complete file consists of:
AFC employment application
Current resume addressing how the applicant fulfills both the required and preferred qualifications listed on this job announcement
Copy of diploma or transcripts, verifying education requirements
NOTE: Failure to receive any item listed above by the closing date, will result in disqualification of consideration for this position.
The Alabama Fire College may extend the application deadline to ensure an adequate pool of qualified applicants.
Prior to a job offer being made, applicant may be required to submit employment verifications from current and prior employers.
The application form is available on the Job Board on the Alabama Fire College website alabamafirecollege.org
Individuals selected as finalists will be invited for an interview. A maximum of three finalists will be recommended to the Executive Director for consideration. The Executive Director may select one of the recommended applicants to fill the vacancy or may choose to reopen the application and selection process. Applicants must travel at their own expenses. Applicants requiring accommodation to complete the application and/or interview process should notify us at 205-343-7403.
WEBSITE: www.alabamafirecollege.org
Alabama Fire College is an equal opportunity employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable. It is the official policy of the Alabama Fire College that all applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical/mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, alienage or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. By completing this application, you are seeking to join a team of hardworking professionals dedicated to consistently delivering outstanding service to our customers. Equal access to programs, services and employment is available to all qualified persons.