Instructional Program Coordinator - Fire Officer

Job Description

The Department of Fire Services (DFS) is recruiting to fill the position of Fire Officer Instructional Program Coordinator. This is a part-time, contract position with no benefits

In order to be considered for this position, at time of application, you must upload a cover letter; detail resume demonstrating your experience; proof of certifications; proof of the highest degree obtained above high school if applicable

Duties:

• Under the leadership and direction of the supervising Program Coordinator III, is responsible for the coordination of all aspects of the training group at the MFA
• Working with Program Coordinator III, prepares annual budget and annual training objectives
• Serves as the primary subject matter expert for the training group
• Responsible for the overall delivery of all deliveries in the training group
• Where applicable, submits required documentation for evaluation for credential credits and OEMS credits
• Monitors adherence to the annual budget as well as future forecasting for the program
• Responsible for new program development as well as current program updates in accordance with current NFPA standards including curricula, instructional materials and student materials
• Schedules course session and required information in the Learning Management System (LMS) including but not limited to: location, resources, instructors, crib support, lodging/hotel, course materials
• Creates flyer for marketing distribution
• Verifies and proofs all press releases for the PIO
• Administers the selection of students for priority select courses
• Functions in the capacity of Lead Instructor and/or day-of logistical support
• Research, schedules and secures speakers, lecturers, subject matter experts, or any other key players/participants for their respective discipline as needed
• Acts as liaison between MFA and partner entities to deliver specific collaborative and comprehensive programs
• Responsible for the maintaining and completing of all course completion documentation paperwork, rosters, attendance records and score sheets
• Communicates with certification branch to schedule closed exams and verify student course completion by submitting master rosters and completed score sheets as needed
• Works with Staff Services to recruit and develop instructors for the training group
• Directs technical supervision of assistant coordinators and all instructors in the training group
• Helps develop new instructors through coaching, mentoring, teaching and guiding
• On an annual basis, evaluates all instructors that work in the training group
• Assigns and supervises the instructors who teach within the discipline to ensure quality and consistency
• Maintains list of future course requests
• Prepares and ensures all facilities, props and equipment are ready for use for the program deliveries
• Accessible to students to reconcile or prevent student or classroom issues
• Operates in accordance with the Standard Operating Policies of the Commonwealth, DFS and MFA
• Actively participates in Coordinator meetings
• May be assigned additional projects by MFA management
• Facilitates and hosts NFA courses related to program division and assigns instructors to audit for internal instruction of state-sponsored deliveries
• Actively participates in simulation (SIM) software trainings
• Actively participates in curriculum development and virtual delivery platform trainings
• Responsible for creating simulations for use in training group's programs
• Responsible for reviewing training applications submitted for credential credit