Fire Training Officer; Captain

DEPARTMENT

Concord Fire Department

Monday - Friday, Days.

$34.99 to $50.63 with comprehensive benefits package.

Open until filled.

Interested candidates must complete an application using the City of Concord Online Application System accessed through (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Please include cover letter and resume. Copies of certifications are not needed at the time of application but must be provided upon request. If there is any doubt as to qualifications, candidates are urged to apply.

Responsible for providing oversight for the Department's suppression, hazardous material, and general emergency training programs.

• Provides oversight for the department's firefighting, hazardous material and related hazards training program.
• Carries out job responsibility in accordance with city policies, procedures, and applicable laws, including training in job skills, evaluating performance, resolving problems, and planning, assigning, and directing work.
• Confers with superiors to keep them informed on key issues and progress toward objectives and to gain their support and approval; makes recommendations to assist management in making needed improvements.
• Assists in budget preparation, purchasing, and various administrative functions.
• May instruct department employees in all aspects of departmental services.
• Develops, instructs, and evaluates training courses and curriculum that meet state and national certification requirements; addresses special or operational needs of the department.
• Ensures the maintenance of training records; ensures that all members' necessary certifications are current.
• Maintains records and completes reports on training activities.
• Act as liaison with New Hampshire Fire Standards and Training and other pertinent training organizations.
• May serve as designated safety officer for the department, including emergency scenes.
• May analyze and recommend policies and procedures.
• Supervises and directs the work of uniformed and civilian fire department personnel; may write, review, or approve performance evaluations; approves or denies training requests; monitors performance through direct observation or reports of activities.
• Interacts with citizens in order to respond to inquiries and complaints and to establish rapport and trust.
• Confers with the Deputy Fire Chief(s) on key issues.
• Plans, allocates, coordinates, and monitors departmental resources to ensure efficient and economical operations.
• Responds to and may assist at Fire, Rescue or Hazardous Materials emergencies.
• Interacts with the Mutual Aid Community.
• Conducts workshops, conferences, and other training sessions.
• Identifies appropriate training resources; maintains current knowledge of contemporary training technologies.
• May serve as a member of the department safety committee.
• May serve as a member of the city joint loss committee.
• May investigate complaints against department members and recommends appropriate disciplinary actions as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Education, Fire Science, Public Administration, Emergency Medicine, or Management and five years of experience in the area of EMS, fire suppression and extinguishment or any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job.

Licenses and

Certifications:

• New Hampshire Firefighter II Hazardous Materials - Operations
• Valid New Hampshire Driver's License Hazardous Materials Decontamination
• NREMT or above Fire Officer II (desirable)
• New Hampshire EMS Providers License
• Fire and Emergency Services Instructor I (desirable)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

Techniques of fire safety and prevention, including inspection methods, construction and occupancy of buildings, fire hazards, and methods of eliminating hazardous conditions. Record keeping, report preparation, filing methods, and records management techniques. Basic budgetary principles and practices. Principles and practices of modern…