Salary:
$27.00 per hour
How to Apply:
Applications are submitted online until the position is filled and/or the posting is closed. After reviewing this job announcement, please click on the link at the bottom of the page to apply online. A resume is required with the application. Further instructions on submission of documents are available in the online application. A resume may not be substituted for an application.
Minimum Requirements:
- A High School diploma or its equivalent AND the following certifications and licenses:
- PA State Fire Academy Local Level Instructor.
- IFSAC/PRO-BOARD Fire Instructor I certification, or higher.
- IFSAC/PRO-BOARD for areas of instruction.
- A current CPR/AED and First Aid certification.
- Valid clearances that include PA Child Abuse History, PA State Police Criminal Background Check, FBI Criminal Background Check.
- Must possess a current valid PA driver’s license.
Desirable requirements include:
- PA State Fire Academy Suppression Instructor.
- Class B CDL with air brake and tank endorsement.
- PA DOH Emergency Medical Responder, or higher certification.
It is the policy of Allegheny County that in order to receive a final offer of employment, candidates must successfully pass a background check, which includes verification of Allegheny County Real Estate Tax status.
Position Summary:
The Fire Instructor, Part-Time is responsible for delivering training courses in a classroom setting, hands-on practical sessions, and online distance environments. This position will also be responsible for keeping the learning environment (classrooms and training field) in good working order to include maintaining tools, equipment and apparatuses assigned to the division.
Overview:
Duties:
- Ensures a customer focused approach to instruction, scheduling and supervision of Academy programs.
- Enforces County, State, Federal and NFPA policies, standards, regulations, and statutes, as applied to emergency services instruction and training.
- Communicates effectively with students, visiting instructors, staff and customers, verbally and in writing, utilizing the chain of command, as needed.
- Performs routine maintenance, as needed, on Fire Academy resources.
- Works shifts to include daylight, evening and overnight as needed to facilitate instructional needs.
- Delivers instruction in both classroom and field settings.
- Maintains tools, equipment and apparatuses assigned to the fire academy division.
- Maintain all professional certifications related to emergency services.
- Performs related duties as assigned and required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of:
- State Fire Academy, NFPA guidelines, policies and standards.
- Team working skills
Skill in:
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
Ability to:
- Work various hours including weekday daylight, evening, and weekends.
- Proficiently instruct in both a classroom and field environment.
- Prepare training aids and educational materials.
- Deliver training via distance and online platforms.
- Communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
- Maintain fire equipment used in instruction.
- Be exposed to all types of weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold, wetness/humidity.
- Operate firefighting apparatus.
- Lift and carry heavy objects up to 100 pounds, climb ladders, scale and rappel buildings, ascend ropes, and perform various emergency operations required to deliver a multi-disciplinary training curriculum.
- Wear job-specific personal protective equipment including the potential use of self-contained breathing apparatus, and structural firefighting turn out gear in accordance with manufacturer specifications and applicable codes and standards.
- Work in a live fire training facility with potential immediately dangerous to life and health (IDLH) atmospheric conditions and high heat levels.
- Successfully complete a fitness for duty evaluation.
- Support other divisions of Emergency Services as needed.
Residency:
Allegheny County within 1 year.
Veterans' Preference:
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - M/F/V/D