Position Details Position Information Announcement Number FAC - VA - 25048 For questions regarding this position, please contact: John Culbertson (406) 771-4328 john.culbertson@montana.edu Classification Title Instructor Working Title Regional Fire/Rescue Training Manager - South Central Brief Position Overview The Regional Fire/Rescue Training Manager is the principal source of fire/rescue training in a region of the state. The incumbent provides training services to build capacity in local fire departments and help ensure that fire/rescue providers meet standards of competence. This position is administratively responsible to the Director of the MSU Extension Fire Services Training School. This position will be serving the South-Central region of the state.Faculty Tenure Track No Faculty Rank Extension Instructor Position Number 4B1132 Department Fire Services Training School Division Extension Appointment Type Faculty Contract Term Fiscal Year Semester If other, specify From date If other, specify End date Union Affiliation Exempt from Collective Bargaining FTE 1.0 Benefits Eligible Eligible Salary Salary commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications Contract Type LOA If other, please specify Recruitment Type Open Position Details General Statement The Regional Fire/Rescue Training Manager is the principal source of fire/rescue training in a region of the state. The incumbent provides training services to build capacity in local fire departments and help ensure that fire/rescue providers meet standards of competence.Duties and Responsibilities
Conducts training sessions for fire fighters throughout the region and occasionally statewide.
Contributes to the development of comprehensive fire service training curriculum to meet current and evolving community needs and certifications standards.
Coaches and mentors other fire service leaders.
Develops the strategic, tactical, and technical skills of fire/rescue service members and trainers.
Oversees the management of training services including supervising staff and contractors, marketing the program, and evaluating trainers and trainees.
Performing other duties as necessary to ensure that local fire and rescue organizations are successful.
This position requires extensive travel throughout the north central part of the state and occasionally statewide, works frequent evenings and weekends, and requires operating a variety of mobile training props and educational equipment.
Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
Demonstrated ability developing productive relationships with customers and organizations including fire service organizations.
Demonstrated ability performing the skills required for Fire Fighter and Fire Officer.
Demonstrated ability using national professional qualifications standards-based training for the fire service.
Demonstrated ability coaching fire fighters at basic and advanced job performance requirements.
Demonstrated ability with a variety of teaching methodologies, including simulation and performance-based training and testing.
Demonstrated ability conducting fire service training needs assessments.
Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
Bachelor’s degree in the Fire/Rescue field, Education, Public Administration, Business Administration, or other pertinent area.
Experience providing training to small, rural fire departments that have limited resources as well as larger departments with full-time members.
Experience as a chief fire officer in career or volunteer departments.
Demonstrated ability in any of the following areas: technical rescue, fire investigation, code enforcement, emergency medical, hazardous materials or wild-land firefighting.
Montana Fire Fighter 1 and 2 certifications
Certification as an EMT or Paramedic
The Successful Candidate Will
Be innovative, creative and have high energy.
Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Establish and maintain rapport with diverse constituencies.
Facilitate group processes and gain consensus.
Network with appropriate individuals in the fire service.
Ultimately, the successful candidate will be relational, responsive, and reliable.Position Special Requirements/Additional Information The individual in this position will be required to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (for tractor trailer vehicles) within 6 months of employment.Must possess a valid driver’s license, an acceptable driving record, and meet all State of Montana requirements to operate State/University vehicles. (If successful candidate possesses a valid out-of-state driver’s license, must obtain a valid Montana driver’s license within 60 days of hire.)This position requires extensive travel throughout the south-central part of the state and occasionally statewide, works frequent evenings and weekends, and requires operating a variety of mobile training props and educational equipment.This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.Physical Demands To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.The Program The Fire Services Training School ( FSTS ) is the state level agency charged with providing professional development for community fire and rescue services. For administrative purposes, the FSTS is attached to the Extension Service of Montana State University.Our Mission:The mission of the FSTS is to build capacity in local governments for protecting the life safety of citizens, their property, the tax base and infrastructure from harm caused by unwanted fires, accidents, injuries, hazardous materials incidents and other emergencies.The Department The College MSU Extension improves the lives of Montana citizens by providing unbiased research-based education and information that integrates learning, discovery and engagement to strengthen the social, economic and environmental well-being of individuals, families, and communities.Posting Detail Information Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date Upon completion of a successful search Position End Date (if temporary) Open Date Close Date Applications will be: Screening of applications will begin on December 30, 2024; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.Special Instructions EEO Statement Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.
