Job Description

Position Information

Announcement Number FAC - VA - 23081
For questions regarding this position, please contact:

John Culbertson
406-771-4328

Classification Title Instructor
Working Title Regional Fire/Rescue Training Manager - Multiple Locations
Brief Position Overview

The Regional Fire/Rescue Training Manager is the principal source of fire/rescue training the state. They provide training services to build capacity in local fire departments and help ensure that fire/rescue providers meet standards of competence. These positions are administratively responsible to the Director of the MSU Extension Fire Services Training School.
Faculty Tenure Track No
Faculty Rank Extension Instructor
Position Number 4B1879, 4B4498, 4B3537
Department Fire Services Training School
Division Extension
Appointment Type Faculty
Contract Term Fiscal Year
Semester
If other, specify From date
If other, specify End date
Union Affiliation Exempt from Collective Bargaining
FTE 1.0
Benefits Eligible Eligible
Salary Salary commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications
Contract Type LOA
If other, please specify
Recruitment Type Open

Position Details

General Statement

The Regional Fire/Rescue Training Manager is the principal source of fire/rescue training in the state. Currently, there are three positions available: the Northwest region, the Southwest region, and the Southcentral region. They provide training services to build capacity in local fire departments and help ensure that fire/rescue providers meet standards of competence. They conduct training sessions for firefighters throughout the region and occasionally statewide; contribute to the development of comprehensive fire service training curriculum to meet current and evolving community needs and certifications standards; coach and mentor other fire service leaders; develop the strategic, tactical, and technical skills of fire/rescue service members and trainers; oversees the management of training services including supervising staff and contractors, marketing the program, evaluating trainers and trainees; and performing other duties as necessary to ensure that local fire and rescue organizations are successful. Because increasing diversity is one of our strategic priorities, women and underrepresented minorities are encouraged to apply.
Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducts training sessions for fire fighters throughout the region and occasionally statewide.
• Contributes to the development of comprehensive fire service training curriculum to meet current and evolving community needs and certifications standards.
• Coaches and mentors other fire service leaders.
• Develops the strategic, tactical, and technical skills of fire/rescue service members and trainers.
• Oversees the management of training services including supervising staff and contractors, marketing the program, evaluating trainers and trainees.
• Performing other duties as necessary to ensure that local fire and rescue organizations are successful.

Required Qualifications - Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills * Demonstrated ability performing the skills required for Fire Fighter and Fire Officer.

• Demonstrated ability interacting with diverse fire service organizations.
• Demonstrated ability using national professional qualifications standards-based training for the fire service.
• Demonstrated ability coaching fire fighters at basic and advanced job performance requirements.
• Demonstrated ability with a variety of teaching methodologies, including simulation and performance-based training and testing.
• Demonstrated ability conducting fire service training needs assessments.

Preferred Qualifications - Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills * Bachelor\'s degree in the Fire/Rescue field, Education, Public Administration, Business Administration, or other pertinent area.

• Experience providing training to small, rural fire departments that have limited resources as well as larger departments with full-time members.
• Experience as a chief fire officer in career or volunteer departments.
• Demonstrated ability in any of the following areas: technical rescue, fire investigation, code enforcement, emergency medical, hazardous materials or wild-land firefighting.
• Montana Fire Fighter 1 and 2 certifications.
• Certification as an EMT or Paramedic.

The Successful Candidate Will

The successful candidate will be innovative, creative and have high energy; be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; be able to establish and maintain rapport with diverse constituencies; facilitate group processes and gain consensus; and network with appropriate individuals in the fire service. Ability to develop productive relationships with customers and organizations.
Position Special Requirements/Additional Information

Must possess currently or be eligible to obtain a valid State of Montana Driver\'s license and have an acceptable driving record (less than 12 points). Do NOT send a copy of the driver\'s license.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University\'s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Physical Demands

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

This position requires extensive travel throughout the specific region the position is located in: Northwest, Southwest, or Southcentral. Occasionally statewide, works frequent evenings and weekends, and requires operating a variety of mobile training props and educational equipment.
The Program

The Fire Services Training School (FSTS) is the state level agency charged with providing professional development for community fire and rescue services. For administrative purposes, the FSTS is attached to the Extension Service of Montana State University.

Our Mission:
The mission of the FSTS is to build capacity in local governments for protecting the life safety of citizens, their property, the tax base and infrastructure from harm caused by unwanted fires, accidents, injuries, hazardous materials incidents and other emergencies.
The Department
The College

MSU Extension improves the lives of Montana citizens by providing unbiased research-based education and information that integrates learning, discovery and engagement to strengthen the social, economic and environmental well-being of individuals, families, and communities.

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 3
Desired Start Date Upon completion of a successful search
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
Close Date
Applications will be:

Screening of applications will begin on July 3rd, 2023; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.
Special Instructions
Diversity Statement

Montana State University values diverse perspectives and is committed to continually supporting, promoting and building an inclusive and culturally diverse campus environment. MSU recognizes the importance of work-life integration and strives to be responsive to the needs of dual career couples. .

In compliance with the Montana Veteran\'s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran\'s preference please complete the veteran\'s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile. .

MSU\'s Non-Discrimination Policy and Discrimination Grievance Procedures can be located on the MSU Website: .

FLSA Details

FLSA Determination

FLSA Status Exempt

Applicant Documents

Required Documents * Resume

• Cover Letter addressing each of the Required and Preferred Qualifications

Optional Documents

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