Fire Science Program Assistant

Fire Science Program Assistant

Want to play an important role behind the scenes of UCC's Fire Science program?

The Fire Science Program Assistant at Umpqua Community College is a student employment opportunity that provides hands-on experience supporting the Fire Science program while building professional skills.

In this role, you will help maintain training equipment, manage inventory, and prepare classrooms and practical exercises, working alongside Fire Science faculty and staff to ensure students have a safe and effective learning environment.

• Inspect, clean, organize, and maintain fire science equipment, tools, and PPE.
• Prepare equipment and training props for classroom, lab, and practical exercises.
• Set up and put away equipment before and after training activities.
• Conduct routine inventory counts and help keep inventory records accurate.
• Report damaged, missing, or unsafe equipment to the Fire Science Coordinator.
• Assist with basic equipment maintenance and minor repairs as directed.
• Maintain maintenance logs and equipment tracking records.
• Support special projects and other departmental needs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Fire Science Coordinator.

• Equipment management and organization
• Workplace safety practices
• Inventory management
• Professional communication
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Problem-solving and critical thinking
• Leadership and accountability
• Workplace technology and recordkeeping

Required:

• Currently in good academic and disciplinary standing.

Preferred:

• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.

STUDENT EMPLOYMENT & FEDERAL WORK-STUDY This position may be filled through either the Federal Work-Study (FWS) Program or regular student employment, depending on student eligibility and available funding.

Students hired through the Federal Work-Study Program must:

• Be eligible for and accept a Federal Work-Study award.
• Be enrolled in at least six (6) eligible credits each term.
• Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP).
• Complete all required hiring paperwork and receive employment authorization before beginning work.

Students who are not eligible for Federal Work-Study may still be considered for employment through regular student worker funding, if available.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS: For full consideration applicants must submit with their application all of the following:

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE STATEMENT:
Umpqua Community College provides employment preference to qualified veterans in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235; and OAR  and . Preference will be given only if the applicant meets the minimum qualifications for the position and electronically attaches the required documentation at the time of application.

Required Documentation:

Applicants claiming veteran's presence must submit one of the following:

• Member Copy 4 of the Certificate of Released or Discharged from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) or
• Letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs including receipt of a non-service connected pension. Disabled veterans must also submit a copy of their Veterans Disability Preference Letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Resources:

• Request military service records: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-records
• Veterans Preference information: https://.aspx

STATEMENT OF EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: UCC prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law in any area, activity, or operation of the College. The College also prohibits retaliation against an individual for engaging in activity protected under this policy and interfering with rights or privileges granted under anti-discrimination laws.

Employment with Umpqua Community College is contingent upon background check approval.