Division Chief of Training Job Verona Virginia USA,Education / Teaching

Location: Verona

Augusta County Fire-Rescue is seeking an individual who is highly motivated, professional, team-oriented public servant to serve the citizens of Augusta County as the Division Chief of Training. We invite you to join our growing organization in a highly responsible position focused on the training, development, and mentoring of our career and volunteer firefighters and EMS providers.

The Division Chief of Training is part of the senior staff for Augusta County Fire-Rescue and has responsibilities as follows:

Support and work as part of a team to fulfill the agency’s Mission, Vision, and Values
Management of Training Division staff
Work in collaboration with other staff to recommend, develop, plan and deliver educational programs for career and volunteer staff
Develop annual training plan
Prepare annual budget for the Training Division to include short term and long-term programs and needs
Maintenance and upkeep of training grounds, training center and all associated apparatus and equipment
Serve as Administrative Duty Officer on a rotation (Monday – Monday every 4 th week) and at other times as needed
Fill various roles within the IC system as required on emergency incidents
Represent the agency’s interest regarding training programs with other state agencies such as VDFP, VAOEMS, and VDEM, as well as with regional jurisdictional partners
Oversee identified parts of an established Health and Safety Officer program as directed
Work as part of a grant team with primary responsibility for training grant opportunities
Perform other related tasks as required or directed through the chain of command

** This list may not be all inclusive of all responsibilities**

The Organization

Augusta County Fire-Rescue (ACFR) is a combination department that covers 967 square miles with a population of 76,264. ACFR is responsible to staff 13 of the 17 stations within Augusta County. There are 4 County owned stations, with the remainder being owned by non-profit volunteer organizations. We have three operational shifts; a 24/48, a 24/72 and a 12-hour Monday-Friday work schedule.

This position will manage the current Training Division, comprised of six fulltime staff, including three Fire Training Specialists and three EMS Training Specialists. The Training Division is also supported by adjunct faculty for all education programs.

Education and Experience

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or GED
Minimum of three years current, consecutive experience in an emergency service system comparable to Augusta County Fire-Rescue, in a management or administrative type position
Comprehensive knowledge of personnel supervision;
Incident Command System; laws, regulations, procedures, and practices of fire, rescue, EMS operations and administration
Thorough knowledge of local and state laws and ordinances pertaining to emergency services and personnel
Ability to effectively manage situations with internal and external customers
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with others
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and produce in depth reports and studies as required
A proven background in education or instructional delivery in the field of emergency services

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must possess the following:

High school diploma or equivalent
Virginia EMT in good standing with the Virginia Department of Health, Office of Emergency Medical Services.
VDFP Instructor II certification or equivalent level of recognized Instructor certification
VDFP Fire Officer II certification or equivalent level of recognized supervisory certification
Emergency Vehicle Operator Course Class 3
Experience as a Fire Service and/or EMS Educator
Ability to obtain additional necessary instructor credentials in both Fire and EMS curriculums
Ability to serve in a Duty Officer capacity on scheduled rotation or at the discretion of the Fire Chief
Previous command level experience for all types of emergency incidents
Knowledge of Incident Safety Officer and Health and Safety Officer programs and needs

Preferred Qualifications or Ability to Obtain

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate’s Degree in Fire Science, or a closely related field
Five years position specific experience in the fire and rescue service, three of which must have been with a career or accredited Department
Officer III Pro Board (will be required to obtain…