Professional Expert - Fire Science Lab Instructional Support

Mendocino-Lake Community College District is accepting applications for a Professional Expert, Short-Term, Non-Continuing Fire Science Lab Instructional Support.

This temporary, non-continuing position is active until May 19, 2023 (duration: January 17, 2023 through May 19, 2023). The position will remain open until filled. The salary is $35.00 per hour. Hours will vary based on the lab schedule.

We seek an equity-minded person committed to supporting our diverse student population and faculty within the District Mission.

• Demonstrate firefighter apparatus and equipment (e.g., rescue tools, portable pumps, SBCAs) to illustrate fire ground application.
• Provide fire science demonstrations and instructional support to students.
• Assist with fire science material coordination and/or dispersion.
• Assist with fire science reporting and documentation.
• Assist with set up of classroom materials and exhibits.

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

Candidate must have minimum 1 year experience as a paid firefighter or 2 years experience as a volunteer firefighter. Must meet Human Resources guidelines for hiring, including a Live Scan background check and completion of TB test.

High School Diploma/GED Equivalent required.

Preferred but not 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 any equipment or tools as appropriate 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 diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
• Follow verbal and written directions.
• Follow through on assigned tasks.
• Conduct oneself in a professional manner.
• Abide by District policies and procedures.
• Ability to 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.

• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
• Fingerprinting through DOJ and FBI, background clearance, TB test.
• Within 6 months of employment, complete required District trainings such as Sexual Harassment Prevention.

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 (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), 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  or via email at HR Recruiting.