STATE OF CONNECTICUT

COMMISSION ON FIRE PREVENTION AND CONTROL

CONNECTICUT FIRE ACADEMY

JOB OPPORTUNITY

 

ADJUNCT FIRE SERVICE INSTRUCTOR

 

 

PLEASE FOLLOW THE SPECIFIC APPLICATION FILING INSTRUCTIONS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE!

 

Open To:               Public

Location:               Connecticut Fire Academy, Windsor Locks, CT and various other sites around the State

Schedule:              Part-time, schedule Varies

Salary:                   $18.00 per hour

Closing Date:         Open

 

PURPOSE OF CLASS:

In the Commission on Fire Prevention and Control, this class is accountable for performing a variety of work related to fire training for personnel of local fire departments and other fire organizations.

 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

The successful candidate will work under the general direction of the Director of Fire Training or an employee of a higher grade.

 

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

Plans and conducts training courses and field and laboratory demonstrations in fire service subjects; modifies course contents and curricula and prepares lesson plans to meet specific training needs; recommends changes in training courses; prepares, administers and corrects tests; assigns tasks and evaluates student performance both in possession of technical knowledge and demonstration of specific skills; maintains student records; prepares evaluation reports of training courses; maintains tools and equipment utilized in training; maintains liaison with staff of fire departments and other fire service organizations; attends staff and professional meetings; performs related duties as required.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY:

Three years of documented experience as a Fire Service Instructor I (NFPA 1041 or equivalent).  Special consideration will be extended to applicants displaying knowledge, skills and abilities within identified subject areas not limited to and including Firefighter, Technical Rescue, Fire Officer, Fire Service Instructor, Hazardous Materials, Fire Prevention, Emergency Vehicle Operations and other related subject areas deemed in the best interest of the Academy and customers served.

 

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING REQUIRED:

General Experience: 

Knowledge of objectives, principles and practices of fire training; knowledge of educational methods and techniques as applied to technical fields; knowledge of modern fire suppression and prevention techniques, methods, procedures and scientific aides, effective interpersonal skills; lucid oral and written communication skills.

 

Special Requirement:

Incumbents in this class are required to possess an appropriate certificate (minimum of Fire Service Instructor-I) issued by the Commission on Fire Prevention and Control. Incumbents in this class will be required to travel and must possess a valid driver’s license.

 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Interested and qualified candidates who meet the above experience and training requirements should submit a cover letter, resume and a State Application Form (PLD-1).  A PLD-1 may be downloaded from (www.das.state.ct.us, click on State Employment and then scroll down to Application Forms (PLD-1) to:

 

DAS Small Agency Resource Team

Attn:  Carolyn M. Underwood

165 Capitol Avenue, 5^th Floor East

Hartford, Connecticut 06106

Fax:  (860) 622-2827

 

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.