Professional Expert - Fire Science Lab Instructional Support

Position

Professional Expert, Short‑Term, Non‑Continuing Fire Science Lab Instructional Support

• Demonstrate firefighter apparatus and equipment such as rescue tools, portable pumps, and Self‑Contained Breathing Apparatus gear to illustrate fire ground application.
• Provide fire science demonstrations and instructional support to students.
• Assist with fire science material coordination and/or dispersion.
• May assist with fire science reporting and documentation.
• May assist with setup of classroom materials and exhibits.

$35.00 per hour. Hours will vary based on lab schedule. Position is temporary for the duration January 17, 2023 through May 19, 2023.

• Minimum 1 year experience as a paid firefighter or 2 years experience as a volunteer firefighter.
• Must meet Human Resources guidelines for qualified hiring, including live scan background check and completion of TB test.

High School Diploma/GED equivalent required.

• Completion of State Fire Training (SFT) Instructor 1A and 1B or
• Instructor I (offered through the State Fire Marshal's Office) or
• State Fire Marshal Instructor Certificate.

• Specific curriculum and equipment relevant to the lab setting.
• Basic teaching and learning principles, study skills, and customer service skills.
• Appropriate language skills including usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, vocabulary.
• Basic arithmetic.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.

• Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of stakeholders.
• Follow verbal and written directions.
• Follow through on assigned tasks.
• Conduct oneself in a professional manner.
• Abide by district policies and procedures.
• Lift up to 125 pounds.
• Walk and/or stand for intermittent periods.
• Develop and maintain constructive relationships with students of diverse learning needs.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Help students identify problems and recommend solutions.

Outdoor lab setting at various Fire Agency locations throughout the district; subject to moderate noise; frequent interruptions; frequent social interactions.

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Mendocino College is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks a diverse pool of qualified applicants. The policy of the College is to encourage applications from all persons. Mendocino College does not discriminate on the basis of ethnicity or race, color, sex or gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, medical conditions, pregnancy or related conditions, military or veteran status.

Mendocino College also prohibits harassment on any of these bases, including sexual harassment, as well as sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.

Persons with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to complete the employment process must notify Human Resources no later than 72 hours prior to the closing date. Human Resources can be contacted at (707) 468‑3065 or via email at HR Recruiting.