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Primary Responsibility

Under the supervision of the Fire Science Technology Assistant Dean of Instruction and the Faculty, the Fire Science Technician will work in concert with the faculty to provide quality learning experiences for fire science students. This position is expected to engage with students in both a classroom setting and a laboratory setting including live fire. The Fire Science Technician will identify the individual learning needs of Fire Science students and teach students to increase their performance on various tasks.

*This is a part-time position which is limited to 28 hours per CMC's workweek. CMC's workweek is Saturday through Friday.

Pre-requisites for Position (Qualifications Standards)

Education and experience sufficient to meet the rigors of the position. Examples may include Education or Training: The ideal candidate for this position will hold Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control Certifications in: Firefighter I, Firefighter II, Hazardous Material Operations & Technician, Fire and Emergency Services Instructor I, or Fire Instructor I. Additionally, this position will hold current certifications: Emergency Medical Technician - Basic, BLS for Healthcare Provider.

Experience in lieu of a degree is appropriate for this position. The idea candidate will have 400 hours serving as a Firefighter 1 with a Fire District or as a volunteer. Must possess communication and interpersonal skills; willingness to work with faculty and other teaching assistants in a live-fire training scenario; ability to conduct physical training with students.

Welcoming. Innovative. Focused on Student Success. These principles reflect the soul of CMC. They guide us in building our teams, cultivating leaders, and expanding our approaches and mindset. They guide us to be an institution of higher education that's the right fit for every faculty member, staff, student, and community member in its trust.Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to working effectively with students, employees, and community members of all backgrounds.

Bilingual (English/Spanish) or conversational language abilities preferred.

The hiring pay rate is $31.96 per hour. Benefits include retirement contribution, annual and sick time, mental health resources, and tuition benefit. CMC utilizes a wage progression compensation model that accounts for a candidate's skill and experience. Although a hiring rate is listed, this will be set commensurate with the successful candidate's qualifications and in compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.

Position anticipated to close on March 16, 2025 or until filled.

Essential Duties

Fire Science Technicians are expected to be able guide students in the following NFPA 1001 tasks:

• General Requirements: Donning & Doffing PPE, Ropes, Knots, and Hoisting Tools, Documentation, Standard, or Code

• Fire Ground Communication: Initiate a Response, receive a Telephone Call, and Transmit on Radio. Fire Ground Operations: Don SCBA & Emergency Procedures

• Respond on Apparatus, Scene Safety, Forcible Entry, Exit Hazardous Environments, Ground Ladders, Vehicle Fire, Class A Fire - Stacked or Piled

• Search and Rescue, Horizontal Ventilation, Vertical Ventilation

• Overhaul a Fire Scene, Salvage, Extinguishers, Scene Lighting, Control Utilities, Ground Fire, Ground, Above, or Below Level Fire.

• Prevention, Preparedness, and Maintenance: Clean and Check Equipment and Clean and Inspect Hose

Supervision Received

This position reports to the Fire Science Technology Assistant Dean of Instruction, or his/her designee and works within the framework of responsibilities but may require guidance at times.

Supervisory Responsibility

Position has no supervisory responsibility.

Special Conditions of Employment

Successful completion of a background check including a motor vehicles records report required. Incumbents in this position will adhere to all safety and compliance policies of Colorado Mountain College while performing all duties assigned. This position may be required to transport students from a campus to the live fire training ground in Dotsero, CO with a CMC vehicle. This position is expected to work within the scheduling of Fire Science Technology courses that may meet on a 48/96 schedule.

Working Conditions

This position requires constant sitting, occasional walking, standing, and driving; occasional handling objects, pushing/pulling; frequent reaching with hands/arms, and use of finger movements; occasional lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling objects up to 50 lbs. Constant written and oralcommunication and the ability to reason and analyze and perform calculations occasionally. Work is performed using a computer and standard office equipment daily and driving a vehicle occasionally.

CMC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the College will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADA Coordinator, Human Resources,benefits@coloradomtn.edu

NOTE: This position description is intended to indicate the basic nature of positions allocated to this class and provide examples of typical duties that may be assigned. It does not imply that all positions within the class perform all of the duties listed, nor does it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned. Employees may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

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