Commonwealth of PA Hiring for Fire Services Education Specialist at Dauphin County, PA Full Time

Would you like to be a part of the team that builds a new program to assist the Commonwealth Fire and Emergency Services Organizations with the tools necessary to change, retain and sustain the public safety system in PA? If so, apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position will assist various organizational structures and locations with accessing various services for recruitment and retention, assist with development of regional and statewide networks for collaboration on data interpretation and planning. Develop, implement, and conduct educational sessions for awareness and access to training and services that support recruitment and retention efforts for the fire service.

The specialist position will also provide technical assistance to local fire dept., public safety agencies and local government for recruitment and retention initiatives. Attend meetings, conferences and seminars as professional development, increase job knowledge to stay current on topics that promote and educate on recruitment and retention. Conduct research and surveys of recruitment and retention education programs, determine outreach strategies, evaluate to determine effectiveness of implementation of strategies.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the Position Description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment.

Work hours are 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday – Friday, with 30-minute lunch.

During activations, essential employees may work 12 hour shifts

Free secure onsite parking

Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time up to 2 days a week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.

Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.

You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
One year as a Fire Academy Instructor; OR

600 hours of developing or teaching fire and emergency service training programs, and three years of career or twelve years of active volunteer fire or emergency service experience, and a Fire Service Instructor 2 certification issued by the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications, the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress, or other professional certification agency accredited in accordance with the National Fire Protection Association; OR

600 hours of developing or teaching fire and emergency service training programs, and three years of career or twelve years of active volunteer fire or emergency service experience, and a bachelor’s degree in fire science, public safety, adult education, or a related field.

The Fire Fighter 1 certification accredited in accordance with the National Fire Protection Association may be substituted for one year of career or four years of active volunteer fire or emergency service experience; or the Fire Fighter 2 certification accredited in accordance with the National Fire Protection Association may be substituted for two years of career or eight years of active volunteer fire or emergency service experience.

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.

Failure to comply with the above application requirements may 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 [email protected].

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

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.

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.

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