"Curriculum & Certification Program Assistant Manager"

Curriculum & Certification Program Assistant Manager

Maine Fire Service Institute

BARGAINING UNIT: MEA Administrators , Range IV

STARTING SALARY RANGE: $55,214.87 - $72,042.91

Benefits:100% employer paid health, dental and life insurance for employees (spouse/domestic partner/dependent coverage also available), vision insurance, choice of Maine Public Employees Retirement System or TIAA CREF in lieu of social security, generous vacation/personal/sick time allowances, 13 paid holidays, professional development, and free tuition within the MCCS for employees, spouse and dependents.

DESCRIPTION:Assists with the management of Maine Fire Service Institute statewide curriculum and certification program. Acquires and implements national standards based criteria for firefighter, fire instructor, fire officer and other fire service subject matter.

Assists with the administration of the statutory state voluntary certification program. This position reports to the Deputy Director/Director as a member of senior administrative staff and requires availability for a variable work schedule, including statewide travel.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• B.S. degree plus 7-10 years of fire service experience and training

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters degree

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Proven strong leadership and customer service skills - 2 years
• In-depth knowledge and supervision of performance based training and contextual training and education systems - 3 years
• Full range of personnel management/interpersonal dynamic skills - 2 years
• Project management skills - 4 years
• Progressive fire service experience to include firefighter, fire instructor and fire officer - 10 years
• Incident Management Systems skills - 2 years
• Curriculum development and course design - 2 years
• State/National certifications - Firefighter I & II, Fire Instructor I & II, Fire Officer I-IV

APPLICATION PROCESS: Review of applications will begin on February 5, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume and a list of three professional references. Apply Here

Southern Maine Community College

HR Office, 2 Fort Road

South Portland, ME 04106

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