Job Description:
Primary Responsibility
Under the supervision of the Fire Science Technology Assistant Dean
of Instruction and the Faculty, the Fire Science Technician will
work in concert with the faculty to provide quality learning
experiences for fire science students. This position is expected to
engage with students in both a classroom setting and a laboratory
setting including live fire. The Fire Science Technician will
identify the individual learning needs of Fire Science students and
teach students to increase their performance on various
tasks
.
*This is a part-time position which is limited to 28 hours per
CMC’s workweek. CMC’s workweek is Saturday through Friday.
Pre-requisites for Position (Qualifications Standards)
Education and experience sufficient to meet the rigors of the
position. Examples may include Education or Training: The ideal
candidate for this position will hold Colorado Division of Fire
Prevention and Control Certifications in: Firefighter I,
Firefighter II, Hazardous Material Operations & Technician,
Fire and Emergency Services Instructor I, or Fire Instructor I.
Additionally, this position will hold current certifications:
Emergency Medical Technician – Basic, BLS for Healthcare
Provider.
Experience in lieu of a degree is appropriate for this position.
The idea candidate will have 400 hours serving as a Firefighter 1
with a Fire District or as a volunteer. Must possess communication
and interpersonal skills; willingness to work with faculty and
other teaching assistants in a live-fire training scenario; ability
to conduct physical training with students.
Welcoming. Innovative. Focused on Student Success. These principles
reflect the soul of CMC. They guide us in building our teams,
cultivating leaders, and expanding our approaches and mindset. They
guide us to be an institution of higher education that’s the right
fit for every faculty member, staff, student, and community member
in its trust. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to working
effectively with students, employees, and community members of all
backgrounds.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) or conversational language abilities
preferred.
The hiring pay rate is $31.96 per hour. Benefits include retirement
contribution, annual and sick time, mental health resources, and
tuition benefit. CMC utilizes a wage progression compensation model
that accounts for a candidate’s skill and experience. Although a
hiring rate is listed, this will be set commensurate with the
successful candidate’s qualifications and in compliance with the
Equal Pay for Equal Work Act .
Position anticipated to close on March 16, 2025 or until
filled.
Minimum Qualifications:
Essential Duties
Fire Science Technicians are expected to be able guide students in
the following NFPA 1001 tasks:
- General Requirements: Donning & Doffing PPE, Ropes, Knots,
and Hoisting Tools, Documentation, Standard, or Code
Fire Ground Communication: Initiate a Response, receive a
Telephone Call, and Transmit on Radio. Fire Ground Operations: Don
SCBA & Emergency Procedures
Respond on Apparatus, Scene Safety, Forcible Entry, Exit
Hazardous Environments, Ground Ladders, Vehicle Fire, Class A Fire
– Stacked or Piled
Search and Rescue, Horizontal Ventilation, Vertical
Ventilation
Overhaul a Fire Scene, Salvage, Extinguishers, Scene Lighting,
Control Utilities, Ground Fire, Ground, Above, or Below Level
Fire.
Prevention, Preparedness, and Maintenance: Clean and Check
Equipment and Clean and Inspect Hose
Supervision Received
This position reports to the Fire Science Technology Assistant Dean
of Instruction, or his/her designee and works within the framework
of responsibilities but may require guidance at times.
Supervisory Responsibility
Position has no supervisory responsibility.
Special Conditions of Employment
Successful completion of a background check including a motor
vehicles records report required. Incumbents in this position will
adhere to all safety and compliance policies of Colorado Mountain
College while performing all duties assigned. This position may be
required to transport students from a campus to the live fire
training ground in Dotsero, CO with a CMC vehicle. This position is
expected to work within the scheduling of Fire Science Technology
courses that may meet on a 48/96 schedule.
Working Conditions
This position requires constant sitting, occasional walking,
standing, and driving; occasional handling objects,
pushing/pulling; frequent reaching with hands/arms, and use of
finger movements; occasional lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling
objects up to 50 lbs. Constant written and oral communication and
the ability to reason and analyze and perform calculations
occasionally. Work is performed using a computer and standard
office equipment daily and driving a vehicle occasionally.
CMC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified
individuals. As part of this commitment, the College will assist
individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation
requests related to employment, including completing the
application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment
testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to
perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation
does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and
require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive
experience applying or interviewing for this position, please
direct your inquiries to our ADA Coordinator, Human Resources,
benefits@coloradomtn.edu
NOTE: This position description is intended to indicate the basic
nature of positions allocated to this class and provide examples of
typical duties that may be assigned. It does not imply that all
positions within the class perform all of the duties listed, nor
does it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned.
Employees may perform other related duties as required to meet the
ongoing needs of the organization.
Each role at Colorado Mountain College contributes to the
institution’s sustainability initiatives by fostering environmental
stewardship, supporting sustainable practices in daily operations,
and advancing a culture of ecological responsibility that aligns
with our commitment to balance the needs of current generations not
to compromise the needs of future generations.