Fire Education & Testing Coordinator

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39) and as outlined in the posting.

4 yrs. trg. or 4 yrs. business administration management science or public administration.

-Or completion of undergraduate core program in business administration management science or public administration; AND 2 yrs. trg. or 2 yrs. supervisory administrative &/or managerial position.

-Or completion of undergraduate core program in academic field commensurate with program area to be assigned per approved Position Description on file; AND 2 yrs. trg. or 2 yrs. supervisory administrative &/or managerial position or staff position involving planning research &/or policy/procedure development.

-Or 1 yr. exp. as Program Administrator 1 63122.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above

Minimum Qualifications: Completion of an undergraduate core program in Emergency Medical Services (EMS); Fire Service; Training Education & Testing; &/or related field of study.

Job Skills: Program Management

At the State of Ohio we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits visit ourTotal Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off including vacation personal sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth Adoption and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds Public Service Loan Forgiveness and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS STRS SERS and HPRS)&Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Ohio Department of Public Safety Emergency Medical Services

Work Hours: 8:00AM to 5:00PM some off-site evening & weekend work; travel with occasional overnight stay required.

Report In Location: 1970 West Broad Street Columbus Ohio 43223

Perks of Working for the Ohio Department of Public Safety

• Multiple pay increases over your first years of service!

• Free Parking!

• Free Onsite Gym and Walking Path!

• Daycare On-site!

• Cafeteria On-site!

What Youll Do As A Fire Education & Testing Coordinator:

Within Emergency Medical Services (EMS) provide program direction by relieving superior of a variety of difficult duties pertaining to the EMS & Fire Education training & testing programs:

• Manage & oversee the accreditation of EMS training & testing programs as approved by the State Board of Emergency Medical Fire & Transportation Services (EMFTS); Respond to programmatic issues or needs of leadership staff or participating EMS & Fire agencies;

• Create & manage test development plans & timelines; Develop & maintain documentation related to the exam development process standard-setting studies & validation efforts;

• Assist in the management of secure item banks & track the status of all test questions & associated data including imports & exports of test files;

• Create & implement structures & methodologies for both cognitive & psychomotor skills to ensure comprehensive coverage;

• Identify recruit & train qualified subject matter experts (SME) to assist with the review & validation of test content; Organize & lead meetings & workshops with SMEs to guide them through exam development;

• Design & maintain databases for online testing system to ensure quality reliability & security; Analyze data & identify any functionality or performance defects; Develop solutions to improve functionality;

• Utilize state vehicle to visit EMS & fire training institutions in order to manage &/or conduct on-site reviews related to test administration & accreditation;

• Formulate & implement program policy & procedure; Develop & maintain exam request policies & processes for fire charters & EMS accredited training programs; Implement & enforce strict security protocols to prevent test content from being compromised; Prepare & present test administration updates to stakeholders & committees;

• Serve as a liaison with EMS & fire training program directors authorizing officials coordinators & instructors;

• Oversee the chartering of fire training programs & conduct site visits required for issuing initial charters &/or renewal of existing chartered fire training programs;

• Assist with curriculum & course objective development; Review curriculum of out of state applicants for compliance with Ohio minimum training standards;

• Assist with the development & implementation of fire training policies & application procedures regarding fire training charters; Ensure compliance with policies & procedures as they pertain to accreditation & chartering;

• Serve as liaison with various boards committees & subcommittees on issues related to training sites program coordinators instructors & curricula as needed;

• Review OAC rules related to EMS & fire training institutions; Ensure accredited institutions & chartered fire training programs are complying with OAC rules; Recommend rule review & changes as it affects EMS & fire training programs;

• Create update & maintain records (hardcopy & electronic) pertaining to audits & training programs;

• Provide documentation of findings of site visits & audits to the appropriate EMS staff for review approval &/or next steps;

• Assist other staff members with related duties as needed (e.g. reciprocity applications instructor training individual certifications investigations of Ohio Revised Code (ORC) or Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) violations etc.);

• Develop & deliver presentations pertaining to EMS policies & processes; Furnish information & explain programs to the public; Organize materials for displays & partner organizations;

• Oversee the development of other EMS print material (i.e. forms fact cards post cards information sources etc.); Ensure all documents are maintained in accordance with current record retentions schedules;

• Serve as liaison to the State Emergency Operations Center;

• Represent administrator at meetings trainings & conferences;

• Perform other related duties as assigned;

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This position requires a valid drivers license to operate state-owned vehicle or must be able to provide own transportation.

A BCI fingerprint check and background check may be required on all selected applicants.

To request a disability accommodation please emailas soon as possible or at least 48 hours prior to the above referenced testing or interview date so any necessary arrangements may be made in a timely manner.

About Us:

The Emergency Medical Services is a division of the Ohio Department of Public Safety. They are responsible for Certification of all emergency medical service and fire service providers in the state of Ohio and certification of fire and EMS instructors; Accreditation and chartering of fire and EMS training institutions and approval of EMS continuing education sites; Collection and analysis of EMS incident data; Lead agency for the states trauma system; Support of the EMS for Children (EMSC) program; and Regulation of private medical transportation services (air medical ambulance MoICU and ambulette).

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services activities programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.