CLOSING DATE: NOVEMBER 25, 2026

Job Description:

This position involves administrative and technical work in the performance and direction of activities to manage the departmental training program. Ensure that personnel are trained and competent in order to effectively efficiently and safely execute all responsibilities consistent with the department’s standard operating procedures for emergency services delivery. Administer department policies and procedures for the management of instructional resources staff facilities records and reports. Administer a training record system so that the information meets all agency and legal requirements and can be readily accessed. Develop forms and appropriate records for the documentation of training activities for the department. Develop recommendations for policies to support the training program so that the training and department goals are achieved. Select instructional staff that assists with meeting department policies and instructional goals. Construct a performance-based instructor evaluation plan so that instructors are evaluated at regular levels. Plan develop and implement comprehensive training programs and curriculum. Identify instructional needs by conducting a periodic department analysis. Design programs and/or curriculums to support department’s goals; knowledge and skills are job related; performance based; adult learning principles are utilized; and programs meet time and budget requirements. Write course goals and objectives that are clear concise measurable and correlate to department goals. Schedule instructional sessions to make sure specific training topics are covered according to department policy. Formulate budget needs to identify and document the resources to meet training goals. Instructs classes on a variety of fire service topics ranging from recruit level to advanced officer levels. Assume Incident Command functions and positions as directed during emergency incidents. Assume the Incident Commander position if necessary. Manage the recruitment retention and hiring of firefighters. Conducts live fire training exercises. Participates and assists with Emergency Management.

Additional Information:

STARTING HOURLY PAY: $59,197 - $85,155 DOQ