TRAINING OFFICER
CENTER POINT FIRE DISTRICT
JOB POSTING
Open for Applications
February 15, 2016 until filled
JOB TITLE: Admin. Staff / Training Officer
DEPARTMENT: Fire Department
REPORTS TO: Fire Chief
Salary: $52,710.77 - $58,437.57
Level: Firefighter I & II
Preferred - Paramedic Degree
Minimum Academic Requirements: Associate Degree, but prefers a Bachelors
Hours: 40 – Hrs. per week
Benefit Package: Includes Health & Dental Insurance, RSA Pension, Life
Insurance, Annual & Sick Leave Time and memberships to Professional
Memberships related to job descriptions.
SUMMARY: Responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating training activities
and programs within Center Point Fire District. In addition, the individual will be responsible for
managing the occupational health and safety program in accordance with NFPA 1500.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not
restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign duties and
responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.
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Assesses the training needs of the Fire Department and develops, coordinates, and
participates in training programs designed to increase employee skills and to support
the needs and mission of the Department.
Provides orientation and training to new employees.
Maintain necessary records, data, statistics and information relative to the operation of
the training division.
Informs employees of available educational opportunities offered by schools and
colleges in areas related to their professional development.
Coordinates with other agencies on joint training and certification classes.
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Serves as a member of the Incident Command System (ICS) as needed at Fire, Rescue,
EMS, and Hazardous Materials Incidents.
Drives emergency vehicles and operates department emergency medical equipment.
At the scene of an emergency, may be called upon to perform any and all duties of a
firefighter, safety officer or any other assignment in the Incident Command Systems.
Performs other duties as assigned by manager.
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Associate Degree, but prefers a Bachelor's Degree (BA) from four-year college or
university, or one to two years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent
combination of education and experience
Ability to read and comprehend instructions.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as, proportion, percentages, area,
circumference and volume.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in
written, oral or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized
situations.
Computer skills include: Accounting software, Internet Software, Spreadsheet and Word
Processing Software, Firehouse software.
Must be available to being on call beyond a forty (40) hour week and is expected to
respond to working fires and major emergency incidents when required.
Must be proficient as a fire officer and paramedic and may be utilized in that capacity
when necessary.
Certificates, Licenses and registrations required: Driver’s license, Alabama Department
of Public Health Paramedic State License, National Registry License, Fire Instructor I &
II, Fire Officer I & II, Apparatus Operator Pumper and Aerial. NIMS 100, 200, 700, 800.
Fire Department Safety Officer, Incident Safety Officer, Hazmat Technician, and Rescue
Technician.
COMPETENCIES
 Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds
promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds
to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
 Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains
confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control;
Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
 Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative
situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates
group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
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Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and
grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able
to read and interpret written information.
Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to
perform well; Effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Accepts feedback
from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others.
Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes
responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work
when necessary to reach goals.; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person
with an alternate plan.
Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased
responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes
advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must
be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
 Occasionally required to stand
 Occasionally required to walk.
 Frequently required to sit.
 Frequently required to use hands.
 Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.
 Occasionally required climb or balance.
 Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crawl
 Frequently required to talk or hear.
 Occasionally required to lift/push light weights (up to 100 pounds)
 Specific vision abilities required for this job include: close vision, distance vision,
color vision, peripheral, depth, and ability to adjust or focus
 Exposure to wet and/or humid conditions
 Exposure to moving mechanical parts
 Exposure to high, precarious places
 Exposure to fumes or airborne particles
 Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals
 Exposure to outside weather conditions
 Exposure to extreme heat.
 Exposure to extreme cold.
 Possible risk of electrical shock
 Exposure to explosives
 Possible risk of radiation and vibration.
 Protective clothing or equipment may be required including: gloves, helmets, steeltoed boots, protective eyewear.
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The noise level in the work environment usually is very loud.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of
this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or
requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign
duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.