Workforce Development (WFD) Instructor Fire Training

Job Summary: Workforce Development (WFD) Instructor - Fire Training are PART-TIME instructors hired to teach specific classes or programs that are scheduled and taught at various times throughout the calendar year.

Minimum Qualifications:

- High School Diploma or GED
- At least 5 years of fire service experience

Licensing Requirements: - Valid Drivers License

- Please note that this position is required to comply with PA Act 15. You will need to present completed clearances and training certificates at the time of hire. Please visithttps:// (and scroll to PA Act 15 Clearances) for more information.

Hiring Range:Varies

Preferred Qualifications: - Credentialed PA State Fire Academy Instructor (for local level facility and academy instruction)
- PA State Certification Program Evaluator (for certification programs)

Physical Demands:

-Ability to stand walk bend and lift during extended training sessions.
- Must be able to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
- Work may involve climbing kneeling crawling and exposure to outdoor weather conditions.
- Ability to wear and operate firefighting gear respirators and equipment as required for demonstrations and training.
- Visual and auditory ability to monitor safety and respond quickly in emergency situations.

Job Specific Task List:

• Deliver classroom and hands-on fire training in compliance with NFPA OSHA and State and National standards. - (Essential)
• Develop and update lesson plans training materials and scenario-based exercises. - (Essential)
• Evaluate student performance and provide constructive feedback. - (Essential)
• Maintain accurate training and certification records. - (Essential)
• Ensure safety protocols are followed during all training activities. - (Essential)
• Collaborate with Workforce Development staff fire departments and community partners to meet training needs. - (Essential)
• Maintain required instructor certifications and participate in ongoing professional development. - (Essential)
• Ability to drive a vehicle or an emergency vehicle in a safe manner if required. - (Essential)
• Performs other related duties as assigned. - (Standard)

Job Type: Non credit Instructor

If part time hours per week: Varies

About Us:

Our Purpose: Learning for all; learning for life.

Our Core Values: A Circle of Caring

Caring by Creating Our Future Together

• We work together to shape and build our preferred future.
• We encourage and celebrate creativity and innovation.
• We set high goals and strive to achieve them.
• We strive to provide exceptional service to all who help shape our future.

Caring for Each Other

• We are gateways to student success and opportunity.
• We promote respect collegiality and equity-mindedness in all we say and do.
• We nurture awareness and cultural sensitivity to create a climate of trust.
• We are growth-minded believing that each of us is capable of learning developing and growing to support our mission.

Caring by Doing What is Right

• We are honest and hold each other and ourselves to the highest ethical standards.
• We provide the most accurate information available in all communications.
• We are transparent about our decisions as individuals and teams.
• We embrace broad engagement in the shared governance process.