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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Fire Service Education Specialist in Lewistown, Pennsylvania
Reference #: 4453620 THE POSITION Are you a team-oriented person who is energetic and ready to start the next chapter of your emergency services career? The State Fire Academy is looking for a Fire Services Education Specialist to support the Fire Service Certification Program. This position is ideal for an emergency services person who would like to assist in blending their experience with developing and facilitating testing and evaluation programs for the Commonwealth Fire and Emergency Services communities. Join us in our mission to help communities and citizens mitigate against, prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies including natural disasters, acts of terrorism, and other human-made disasters. If you are interested, apply today and join us to discover the satisfaction of knowing your work has a positive impact on the lives of your fellow Pennsylvanians!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK Under the direct supervision of the Fire Service Education Specialist Supervisor (i.e., Certification Program Manager) and the general supervision of the Assistant Fire Academy Training Services Administrator, the person in this position performs work assignments and daily activities assigned by the Certification Program Manager and assists in reviewing and preparing test documents, policies, and procedures; maintains certification records in the State Fire Academy Records Management System; provides guidance and oversight to assigned Field Test Sites on the administration of certification tests, and compiles reports and summaries of test activities for management.
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Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment, 37.5-hour work week Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch. Dependent on activations or other needs of the operation. Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. Part-time telework may be approved after the successful completion of a comprehensive on-site training period. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. Free and secure on-site parking Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Please check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
400 hours of experience providing instruction as a Fire Academy Instructor (commonwealth title); or One year of professional experience in developing and delivering fire and emergency service training programs, and a bachelor's degree in fire science, public safety, adult education, or a related field; or An equivalent combination of experience and training. Special Requirement: All position requires Fire Service Instructor 2 certification issued by a professional certification agency accredited in accordance with the National Fire Protection Association, the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress, or other professional certification agency accredited in accordance with the National Fire Protection Association. Other Requirements:
You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency. You must be able to perform essential job functions. How to Apply:
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements will eliminate you from consideration for this position. Veterans:
Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov. Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam). Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. Your score is valid for this specific posting only. You must provide complete and accurate information or: your score may be lower than deserved. you may be disqualified. You may only apply/test once for this posting. Your results will be provided via email.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
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