FIRE SERVICE PROGRAM DIRECTOR - 05122026-77444

Job Information

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE & INSURANCE, BEDFORD COUNTY

Regular posting in the Fire Service Section at TFACA

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree and experience equivalent to five years of full-time work in either fire prevention or fire suppression, of which three years must involve supervision or training of fire prevention or suppression staff.

Substitution of Education for Experience: Graduate course work credit received from an accredited college or university in fire administration, fire-prevention technology, fire safety engineering technology, fire-protection engineering, or related fire sciences may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of two years (e.g. an additional 36 graduate quarter hours in one or a combination of the above listed fields may substitute for one year of the required experience), there being no substitution for the three years of experience in supervision or training of fire prevention or suppression staff.

OR

Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate's degree in fire-safety engineering technology or related fire sciences and experience equivalent to five years of full-time work in either fire prevention or fire suppression, of which three years must involve supervision or training of fire prevention or suppression staff.

Substitution of Experience for Education: Qualifying experience in either fire prevention or fire suppression may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of two years (e.g. experience equivalent to one year of full-time work in one or a combination of the above listed fields may substitute for one year of the required education), there being no substitution for the three years of experience in supervision or training of fire prevention or suppression staff.

OR

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in fire administration, fire-prevention technology, fire safety engineering technology, fire-protection engineering, or related fire sciences and experience equivalent to four years of full-time work in either fire prevention or fire suppression of which three years must involve supervision or training of fire prevention or suppression staff.

Necessary Special Qualifications: None

Examination Method: Education and Experience, 100%, for Career Service positions.

Overview

Under direction, is responsible for fire service program management and oversight and supervisory fire service training work of considerable difficulty; and performs related work as required. The employee in this class has supervisory responsibility for the work of subordinate Fire Service staff and management responsibility for the day-to-day operations, functions, activities and services of the Fire Service and Codes Enforcement Academy. This class differs from Fire and Codes Academy Exec Dir in that the incumbent of the latter directs all Fire Service and Codes Enforcement Academy operations, functions, activities, and services.

Responsibilities

1. Directs the Fire Service training curriculum: plans scope of program and course descriptions; participates in the budget planning process for a training facility; prepares rough draft of schedule and class offerings to determine the number of instructors needed; coordinates the activities of instructors in the development and delivery of Fire Service training curriculum; may participate in the delivery of training curriculum.

2. Evaluates staff and their work: ensures decisions and recommendations made by supervisory staff regarding staff employment, promotion, demotion, transfer, retention and/or other human resources issues are fair and appropriate.

3. Provides consultation to Fire Service instructors and support staff on all technical, procedural, and regulatory matters: suggests solutions and resolves problems with staff concerning curriculum and program effectiveness; assists in the development and execution of policy and procedures for the Fire Service program based upon national standards and strengths and weaknesses of the training program; ensures training is in accordance with national standards and approved to support the academy's resident and non-resident training mission of providing appropriate certification to trainees.

4. Ensures affordable tuition for primary State customers through a national marketing and cost recovery program: supports the academy's efforts to be financially self-sustaining; pursues federal grants, corporate donations, community cost-share and premium tuition rates from commercial and out-of-state customers.

5. Establishes and maintains personal contacts with government officials, Fire Service personnel, and staff: explains the purpose, objectives, and operations of the academy and its potential contribution to communities and their emergency service providers and fire prevention and suppression officials; acts as liaison to the codes enforcement training program for overall curriculum program development; develops primary customer base through participation and communication with professional organizations associated with fire prevention and suppression; promotes the latest technology and certifications in fire prevention and suppression offered by the Academy with in-state and out-of-state officials and organizations.

6. Supervises the maintenance of staff records and reports: compiles data from staff reports to determine the progress of the program; assures that expenses of staff are within budget; maintains administrative records and reports, including activity reports, expense reports, statistical documentation and certification awards.

Competencies (KSA's)

Competencies:
1. Decision Quality
2. Optimizes Work Processes
3. Attracts Top Talent
4. Instills Trust
5. Communicates Effectively

Knowledges:
1. Customer and Personal Service
2. Public Safety and Security
3. English Language

Skills:
1. Instructing
2. Time Management
3. Coordination
4. Critical Thinking
5. Judgment and Decision Making

Abilities:
1. Deductive Reasoning
2. Inductive Reasoning
3. Speech Clarity

Tools & Equipment

1. Basic Office Equipment

TN Driver Standards

State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications:

• A valid driver's license
• For the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not have record of the following violations: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations.

Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application.

**Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.