Fire Academy Professional Expert

Description Summary

Prepares equipment, supplies and materials for Fire Academy laboratory and assists instructor in fire fighting procedures and off site demonstrations.

• Prepares and maintains necessary supplies and equipment for laboratory sessions.
• Assists instructors with preparation for lectures.
• Assists instructors in assessment and testing student skills.
• Assists instructors in the development of activity planning.
• Maintains records of inventory and lab supplies.
• Assists instructors in scoring and recording student tests.

• Knowledge of fire fighting procedures, training apparatus and equipment uses, and record keeping principles and practices.
• Ability to demonstrate the proper utilization of equipment and materials, understand and carry out instructions, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, and staff.
• Two years experience as a Fire Academy technician in the field or in a school.
• Possession of a Fire Fighter Training Certification issued by the California State Fire Marshal’s Office.

This position requires the following documents to be attached to your online application in order to be considered:

• Current resume
• Fire Fighter Training Certification issued by the California State Fire Marshal's Office.

Please note: All required documentation must be attached to the online application by the applicant. Additional documents not requested in the announcement will not be reviewed.

Position Funding:
This position is offered contingent upon funding. GCCD reserves the right to extend, withdraw, and/or reopen this position at any time. Additional openings, for the same position, which become available prior to the end of the hiring process may be filled by qualified applicants that applied to this job announcement.

GCCD does not sponsor visas.

GCCD is committed to employing administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student success. GCCD recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students.

GCCD is committed to hiring processes that support equal opportunity, diversity, and provide equitable consideration for all candidates as required in federal and state law. To find out more about GCCD, please visit our website .

If accommodations are needed for the application process in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, please inform Human Resources.

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