TRAINING CAPTAIN - FIRE/EMS

The Bryan County Board of Commissioners is now accepting applications for Full Time Training Captain in the Department of Fire and Emergency Services.

Works with management to assess training needs for the fire and ems department. Develops, coordinates, and delivers classes and training to department personnel. Has primary responsibility to ensure that fire and ems department personnel are proficiently trained to perform their assigned tasked, meet minimum State and national standards of training and that required certifications are kept current. The work is performed under the direct supervision of the Division Chiefs, but the individual must take initiative and exercise independent judgement.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Plans, organizes and directs the department training activities for department personnel.

Communicates with others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operation.

Works closely with the Division Chiefs to establish policies and procedures for the assigned areas of responsibility.

Provides technical assistance and review for departmental policies.

Coordinates training and safety needs of the department accordingly.

Develops short and long-range plans for the department and assigned areas of responsibility.

Reviews and analyzes methods, equipment utilized and performance to increase program effectiveness and forecast long-term needs and commitments.

Designs compliance programs and training for hazardous materials regulations and requirements.

Attends and participates in multiple agency, professional groups, and committee meetings.

Develop and deliver presentations to leadership, employee groups and others on matters related to the operations of the County.

Performs training and evaluation of suppression personnel and performs research and implements programs to ensure the Training Division operates in an efficient, effective, and safe manner.

Provide assistance, evaluate, and direct assigned employees on daily tasks and assignments.

Make effective recommendations to the Division Chiefs and/or Fire Chief on related personnel actions.

Remains current on the principles, practices, and new developments in the field of fire suppression, rescue, emergency medical and hazardous materials; incorporates new developments as appropriate; creates and/or updates department training materials according to best practices.

Documents department training, prepares training reports, and records yearly training hours on state sites to maintain department and employee compliance.

Makes recommendations for the annual training budget to include such materials as equipment, supplies, improvements and related needs.

Responds to emergency incidents for assignment to command staff roles such as Incident Commander, Safety Officer, Division or Group Supervisor, Command Post Aide, etc.

Rides up as the Battalion Chief, on shift, in the event that an assigned chief is out.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position provides technical support to operations personnel involving the daily activities of the training division; may also direct operations personnel at the scenes of fires, disasters, or other emergency incidents; may supervise assigned employees in training division.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A high school diploma or equivalent is required; Associate degree in Fire Science or related field preferred. At least 1 year experience as a Lieutenant or equivalent experience required. A valid Georgia State Driver’s License is required. Georgia State Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification is required. Fire Instructor I & II certifications are required. Fire Officer I & II certifications are required. GA Firefighter I & II certification. NIMS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, and 800.

Bryan County is an equal opportunity employer and we endorse the Americans’ Disability Act. Bryan County does not discriminate based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability in any employment practice, educational program, or any other program, activity or service.

Bryan County is a registered participant in the federal work authorization program commonly known as E-Verify. Bryan County uses the program to verify employment eligibility of all new employees after the Employment Eligibility Verification Form (Form I-9) has been completed.

E-Verify Number: 157957
Authorization Date: March 3, 2010
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