Fire/EMS Support Specialist

Fire/EMS Support Specialist

Department: Fire Academy

Location: KeyBank Public Safety Training Center

Reports To:  Director, Fire Academy

Recruitment Type:  External/Internal 

Requisition ID: req5861 

Employment Type: Part-Time Support Staff

Union Position: Non-Union

Work Schedule: Hours and days may vary, weekends may be required

Number of Openings:  0

Job Description:

SUMMARY

Provides non-instructional support within the Fire Academy of Cuyahoga Community College.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides non-instructional support to the Firefighter Physical Agility Testing program as test proctors
• Provides non-instructional support to the Firefighter Training Academy through maintenance and operation of essential equipment and instructional props
• Provides non-instructional support in the transport and delivery of essential equipment/materials required for Live Fire Training exercises and other Advanced Fire Training programming

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/TRAINING

• High School Diploma or GED
• Demonstrated knowledge in all types of tools and equipment used in firefighter training
• Must be able to exercise good judgment and discretion in the performance of regular work
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Basic math skills
• Valid Ohio driver’s license and ability to meet the College’s insurability requirements
• Ability to communicate effectively to individuals at all levels internal and external to the College
• Sensitivity to respond appropriately to the needs of a diverse population

COMPETENCIES

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES

• Service Focus
• Communication
• Quality of Work

VERY IMPORTANT COMPETENCIES

• Time Utilization
• Collaboration

IMPORTANT COMPETENCIES

• Adaptability
• Continuous Improvement

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/TRAINING

• Associate’s Degree
• Experience in fire training

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

(The demands 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.)

• Work is partially performed in an outdoor environment where employees may not be protected from weather conditions
• Work is performed in an environment where a person’s voice needs to be heard clearly in an outdoor classroom environment
• Work may also require some walking; standing; bending; carrying and placement of firefighting equipment as well as carrying light items such as papers, files, pamphlets, books, etc.;
• Work may also require walking and standing for long periods of time

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified and diverse workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.

Special Note: If hired, you must reside in the state of Ohio and be within commuting distance of this work location/campus to respond to onsite work demands upon the employment start date and throughout the duration of your employment with the College, as outlined in 3354:1-40-01.1 Recruitment and Selection Procedure. 

This is a Part-Time Non-Bargaining Unit Position, with the following Set Rate of Pay: $18.12/hour.

Special Instructions to Applicants: During the application process, you may be required to attach a cover letter and/or resume.  It is recommended that you have these documents ready to be attached electronically to the online application.  This system accepts only MS Word or PDF attachments.  Any employment with the College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check and drug screen.

Affirmative Action Statement: Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified and diverse workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.