Fire Technology Manager
Salary: $93,612.80 - $138,311.69 Annually
Job Type: Management
Job Number: 7130-mt-09/26
Closing: 10/15/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Location: Hanford, CA
Department: Fire Technology Training
Division:
General Description
Sequoias Community College District serves a diverse
community of learners and is a designated Hispanic Serving
Institution. Sequoias Community College District provides a wide
range of opportunities in transfer, general education, career and
technical programs for our students. We seek candidates who exhibit
an understanding and commitment to the community college mission,
and who have a passion for student success.
Under the direction of the Fire & Emergency Medical Services
Director, the Fire Technology Manager will coordinate logistical
matters and provide direct supervision over scheduled Fire
Technology Programs; monitor and enforce academic policies and
regulations through application of appropriate disciplinary
procedures.
COMMITMENT TO EQUITY:
Sequoias Community College District is committed to the
principles of diversity, equity and inclusion and values candidates
who have the ability to serve students from diverse academic,
cultural, socioeconomic, disability, gender identity, sexual
orientation, and ethnic backgrounds, as well as those students who
have been historically underrepresented in higher education.
Sequoias Community College District seeks to promote and maintain
an environment which is built on mutual respect and free from
discrimination by employing faculty members who are equity-minded,
collegial, and guided by their dedication to helping students
achieve their educational goals. Ideal candidates will share the
Sequoias Community College Districts' commitment to be
knowledgeable about and implement equitable learning and teaching
methods appropriate to serve students from all backgrounds,
demographics and experiences.
Job Duties
- Assure that the Fire Technology and Fire Academy programs
regulations and policies are adhered to and applied correctly by
program staff members.
Coordinate and monitor the day-to-day operations of the Fire
Academy, including instructional activities conducted at both
on-campus and off-site training locations.
Ensure compliance with the standards, policies, and procedures
of the Office of the State Fire Marshal, California State Fire
Training, and applicable District policies.
Assist the Director, Fire & Emergency Medical Services with
the development of the instructional class schedule for Fire
Technology programs.
Provide logistical and operational support for all Academy
instructional activities, including classroom, skills, and off-site
training.
Monitor student conduct and enforce Academy policies, academic
standards, and California State Fire Training requirements through
the application of established disciplinary procedures.
Develop outreach programs to provide information regarding
requirements of the Fire Technology and Fire Academy Programs.
Evaluate applications for Fire Technology Program, including
and advising and notifying students of admission status to program;
Maintain accurate and complete student files for the students
enrolled in the Fire Technology Programs.
Coordinate written examinations, manipulative skills testing,
and scenario-based evaluations; maintain the security and integrity
of California State Fire Training testing materials and
processes.
Coordinate the maintenance, inspection, inventory, and
operational readiness of Academy vehicles, equipment, and
instructional resources.
Participate in the recruitment, selection and evaluation of
assigned staff.
Coordinate the onboarding and orientation of new Fire
Technology instructional staff regarding Academy expectations,
instructional responsibilities, operational procedures, and
District policies.
Collaborate with faculty in reviewing and evaluating
curriculum, instructional methods, testing procedures, departmental
operations and program effectiveness.
Direct and supervise and evaluate assigned academic and
classified staff; recommend for employment, direct the assignment
of, and direct the evaluation of all assigned student services
staff.
Provide technical expertise and information to students, staff
and administrators regarding student pre-enrollment, selection and
registration process for each Academy
Assist in ensuring compliance with legal mandates, collective
bargaining agreements, District policies, California State Fire
Training requirements, and other applicable regulatory agencies;
enforce Academy policies and operational procedures.
Develop, implement, and monitor Academy safety plans and
Incident Action Plans (IAPs) for all on-campus and off-site
training activities and ensure compliance with established safety
protocols.
Participate in program outreach, recruitment, advisory
committee activities, and community events to promote Fire
Technology programs and strengthen partnerships with regional fire
service agencies.
Attend conferences, seminars, professional meetings, California
State Fire Training events, and other training opportunities to
maintain current knowledge of industry standards, and emerging
trends in fire service education.
Utilize the District's integrated software systems and other
technology platforms to perform assigned duties, maintain records,
prepare reports, and support program operations.
Perform other related duties as assigned in support of Fire
Technology and Fire Academy programs.
Qualifications
Any combination equivalent to:
- Bachelor's degree and four (4) years full time or full time
equivalent professional experience in the discipline;
OR
- Associate's degree and six (6) years full time or full time
equivalent professional experience in the discipline
AND
- State Fire Training Fire Fighter I certification
- State Fire Training Fire Fighter II certification
AND
- Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse
academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic
backgrounds of community college students.
Note: If you do not meet the minimum qualifications for this
position (in either education or experience) but feel you possess
qualifications that are equivalent to the minimum qualifications,
please write a one-page summary explaining your position and submit
as a "supplemental attachment" within the "Attachment" section of
this application.
Licenses and Other Requirements:
- Valid California driver's license w/ Firefighter Endorsement or
Commercial License to operate fire apparatus
- An incumbent must be insurable at the "standard rate" by the
employer's insurance carrier at all times while employed in this
classification by the College of the Sequoias.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
- State Fire Training Company Officer Certification
- State Fire Training Lead Evaluator Certification (required
within one year of employment)
- State Fire Training Registered Instructor Certification
(required within one year of employment)
- NWCG Instructor Certification
Working Conditions:
Environment
- Indoor and outdoor work environment with ability to work some
evening and weekend hours.
- Driving a vehicle to conduct work.
- Hours will vary based on program needs
- Will require evenings and weekends during assigned academy
hours
Physical Abilities
- Ability to communicate with students/employees/public.
- Ability to read documents.
- Ability to sit and stand for extended period of time.
- Ability to reach in all directions.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to operate a computer and office equipment
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of:
- Fire suppression, prevention, and emergency response principles
and techniques.
- Knowledge of State Fire Training policies and procedures for
ARTP instruction.
- Federal, State and local laws, rules and regulations related to
fire training, emergency medical services, and hazardous materials
response.
- NFPA standards, ICS/NIMS protocols, and State Fire Training
certification requirements.
- Effective communication skills, both oral and written.
- Principles of training and providing work direction.
- Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures
related to State Fire Training (SFT) and the California Office of
the State Fire Marshal (OSFM).
- Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
- Operation of a computer and assigned software, including
extensive use of Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Professional and
State Fire Training student management systems.
- Diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and
ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
Ability to:
- Coordinate complex instructional programs
- Organize academy operations and logistics
- Lead and collaborate with faculty and staff
- Enforce fire training standards, academy rules and
regulations.
- Investigate and resolve student conduct and academy-related
matters in accordance with established guidelines.
- Train and provide work direction to others including but not
limited to instructors, evaluators, company officers and class
leadership.
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and
procedures.
- Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working
relationships with others.
- Maintain and wear the approved uniform of the Fire Technology
Coordinator.
- Operate a computer and assigned office equipment.
- Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of
action.
- Meet schedules and timelines.
- Work independently with little direction.
- Plan and organize work.
- Prepare comprehensive narrative and statistical reports.
Application Procedure
Applicants must submit the following material to be
considered:
- Online COS application.
- Diversity Statement (included within the supplemental
questions).
- Letter of interest which addresses the desirable
qualifications. In this letter we invite applicants to expand on
strengths not covered in any other parts of the application.
- Resume
- Unofficial copies of transcripts of college/university work.
Official transcripts are required upon employment.
- Equivalency documents (if necessary).
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Linda Reis
at
lindarei@cos.edu or (559)
730-3867.
The Sequoias Community College District is an equal
employment opportunity employer committed to prohibiting unlawful
discrimination, harassment, including sexual harassment,
intimidation, and bullying based on actual or
perceived race or ethnicity, color,
creed, national origin, religion, sex or gender, gender identity,
gender expression, sexual orientation, physical and/or mental
disability, age, medical condition, genetic condition, pregnancy,
reproductive health decision making, marital status, military or
veteran status, or ancestry.
College of the Sequoias does not sponsor H-1B
Visas.
To apply, visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/cos/jobs/5444820/fire-technology-manager
COLLEGE OF THE SEQUOIAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The College of the Sequoias Community College
District is committed to the principles of equal employment
opportunity. It is the District's policy to ensure that all
qualified applicants for employment and employees have full and
equal access to employment opportunity and are not subject to
discrimination in any program or activity of the District on the
basis of ethnic group identification, race, gender, color,
language, accent, citizenship status, ancestry national origin,
age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, transgender, parental
status, marital status, veteran status, physical or mental
disability or medical condition, or on the basis of these perceived
characteristics.
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