Fire District Training Officer

Overview

The Training Officer develops, plans, coordinates, maintains, and executes the District training program requirements. Coordinates the development of long-term goals and broad operational policies with higher-level management and advisory committees. May act as an advisor to staff members and coordinate activities related to training, provide staff with reports, and compile related data. Coordinates the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and standards for the efficient and effective training of District personnel and volunteers.

The Training Officer may also assist in the coordination, direction, and planning of other department-operated programs. The Training Officer will be required to perform firefighting duties as assigned. Under the direction of the Elko County Fire Protection District Fire Administrator, the incumbent is responsible for basic, advanced, and specialized technical training to various departments and district personnel and volunteers.

This position is a 40-hour-per-week position that will periodically be required to work weekends, evenings, and nights as needed to perform the duties and responsibilities of the job. Incumbents must have the ability to interact and equally support Volunteer Fire Departments and paid staff.

Education: Associates degree in Fire Science or a closely related field

Experience: Three years of firefighting/ training experience. Experience as a Volunteer Firefighter or working with volunteer firefighters is desirable. To qualify for this classification, an individual must possess any combination of experience and education that would likely produce the required knowledge and abilities.

Certifications: Must maintain a valid Nevada driver’s license;
Must maintain a valid Nevada Emergency Medical Responder or First Responder Certification within six months of employment and as a condition of continued employment;
Firefighter I Certification;
Firefighter II Certification within 1 year of employment;
Fire Service Instructor I;
Fire Service Instructor II within 1 year of employment;
Nevada State Fire Marshal Evaluator/Proctor Certification within 1 year of employment; EMS Instructor desired.

"An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions:"