University
of Missouri Extension
Technical Rescue & Hazardous Materials
Specialist
Position
Description
The University of Missouri Fire and Rescue Training Institute provides training throughout Missouri and nationally, to volunteer and career firefighters, fire specialists, fire officers, members of industrial and institutional fire brigades, and members of allied emergency services organizations.
Position Description
The Specialist for Technical Rescue and Hazardous Materials of the Fire and Rescue Training Institute is responsible for managing and coordinating the operational activities of technical rescue and hazardous materials training programs. This position has responsibility to deliver courses under grant, contract, and fee based funding, and to solicit and seek additional funding opportunities for training within their area of specialization. This position is responsible for the direct supervision and coordination of part-time adjunct, and contract instructors that are qualified in the specific disciplines, and other staff as assigned. The position also coordinates hazardous materials training deliveries in conjunction with the Field Program Coordinator. This position may also provide technical assistance to public and private sector agencies. This position reports to the Assistant Director of MU FRTI.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
· Manage and coordinate the specialized training program areas of technical rescue and hazardous materials emergency response. Plan, develop, and deliver training in the identified program area to meet fire and emergency service training needs within available resources. Organize and lead qualified instructors in the necessary operational activities to complete complex and challenging training activities.
· Under the direction of the Assistant Director initiate and prepare course funding contracts. Work with state and local agencies and entities on contract recommendations, obligations, certification issues, and tracking. Provide reports upon request.
· Uses and follows the Institute’s procedure and format to set-up, and schedule courses including: facilities, instructional resources, and time line for delivery. Schedule training classes so that specified classes are delivered according to Institute policy. Identify and document resources required to meet specific training goals. Coordinate the field delivery of Hazardous Material courses in conjunction with the Field Program Coordinator.
· Perform instructional duties that involve the utilization of multiple teaching methods and techniques so a target audience is reached and learning objectives for the lesson are achieved. Supervise students as required, during training scenarios with increased hazard exposure, so that all Institute safety standards and practices are followed, and all class objectives are achieved. Lead students in live fire and/or rescue training scenarios. Work as a member of, or lead instructor, as part of an instructional team as required to fulfill teaching assignments. Coordinate assigned staff and adjunct instructors to accomplish training objectives and program area goals.
· With a known topic, audience characteristics, and a standard lesson plan format, develop a lesson plan so the performances requirements for the topic are achieved. The lesson plan includes learning objectives, lesson outline, course materials, and instructional aids.
· Using Institute guidelines develop student oral, written, and performance tests using a specific lesson plan, learning objectives, and training goals so that the tests show if the student achieved the stated objectives. Administer oral, written, and performance tests. Using Institute forms, policies and procedures, and in a timely manner, grade and record the test results and process all course related paperwork.
· As required perform necessary duties to set-up, inspect, test and return to service all equipment and technical training devices used for courses. Procure new or replacement equipment as required.
· Compile and tabulate course data and perform assessment of program status on a regular basis. Provide monthly and annual reports to the MU FRTI Assistant Director on course data, status, and funding. Monitor trends and make recommendations to the Assistant Director.
· Coordinate, initiate, and schedule meetings of the instructors within their specialty areas to discuss current status, plan operational activities, and address issues. Recruit, select, train, and qualify additional specialized instructors as needed.
· Enforce MU FRTI, Extension, and University policies. Recommend changes or additions to MU FRTI policies that are needed for their program area of responsibility.
· Maintain a positive professional relationship with statewide, regional and local fire service organizations and entities to assist the Director in achieving cooperation and assistance in meeting University and Institute program objectives, and to facilitate the exchange of information.
· Perform general office duties including typing, data entry, filing, mailings, processing paperwork and reports, and handling inquiries.
· Participate in continuing education activities as required to maintain and/or enhance their knowledge/certifications in specified areas of instruction.
· Perform other MU FRTI duties as assigned.
Supervision Received
This position reports to the Assistant Director of the MU FRTI.
Supervision Exercised
Functional supervision is exercised over specialized adjunct, and contract instructors qualified in the areas of technical rescue and/or hazardous materials emergency response. Additional staff may also be assigned dependent on program needs.
Physical Demands
Must be capable of performing, demonstrating, and leading students in various firefighting and rescue skills and techniques as identified in the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards # 1006 Standard for Rescue Technician Professional Qualifications, and 472 Professional Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials Incidents. Extensive travel is required. The duties may require frequent evening and weekend work.
Work Environment
Work activity takes place in a variety of settings and extremes including: office, classroom, outdoor practical training areas, confined spaces, elevated areas, water environment, live fire and other potentially hazardous environments and atmospheres. In addition the Specialist work activities will require the use of and the wearing of specialized personal protective clothing/equipment for firefighters, rescuers, and hazardous materials workers.
Qualifications
A minimum of an Associate’s Degree in Fire Science or related field, current Fire Service Instructor II certification with certifications/credentials in technical rescue and hazardous materials are required. Two years experience performing or teaching technical rescue and hazardous materials courses. Two years of experience in the coordination or supervision of training programs for fire and/or emergency services.
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