Deputy State Fire Marshal 2 - Instruction (North Bend)

Full Job Description

This position is located approximately 30 minutes from downtown North Bend, WA at the beautiful campus of the Washington State Fire Training Academy.

About the Position:

The Deputy State Fire Marshal 2 for the Fire Training Academy is responsible for developing and implementing curriculum, managing the delivery of classroom and practical firefighting training in accordance with established lesson plans ensuring adherence to current standards and requirements.

Follows and enforces all safety regulations and policies ensuring a safe work environment is maintained.

Works with staff and contract instructors to help implement, instruct, and schedule all training at the FTA. Works with maintenance staff to ensure safe operation of all props.

About the Division:

The Fire Training Division is one of two divisions within the Fire Protection Bureau. Outside of the Washington State Patrol, the FTD is known as the Fire Training Academy.

The FTA operates a 51-acre live fire training facility located in North Bend, Washington and provides classroom, hands-on, and live fire training to the fire service, the military, law enforcement and other safety and industrial professionals.

The FTA also coordinates and administers the Regional Direct Delivery which provides basic firefighter training to volunteers throughout the state in the communities they serve.

About the Agency:The Washington State Patrol is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and strives to foster an environment in which everyone is encouraged to be their authentic selves, communicate openly, and act with courage.

The WSP is dedicated to promoting fair and equitable hiring, training, and promotional practices through innovative recruitment and retention strategies.

Requirements

• As a Program Chief at the Washington State Fire Training Academy, manages training through contract instructors in accordance with lesson plans, assuring all current applicable standards have been met while conducting live fire training and classroom presentations.
• Trains and certifies part time fire support personnel to perform assigned duties correctly and safely. Coordinates with contract instructors and support personnel to provide required training.
• Assist to oversee and manage the division online programs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must possess a valid, unrestricted Washington State Driver's License or able to obtain one within 30 days of employment for response to mobilizations.
• Four years of paid or volunteer fire service.
• International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or equivalent Fire Fighter 1, Fire Fighter 2, Hazardous Materials Awareness. Hazardous Material Operations, Fire Instructor 1.

• Successful completion of a pre-employment polygraph examination and background investigation.
• Must be able to wear personal protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus for extended periods of time.
• Obtain International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) Fire Instructor II or recognized National Fire Protection Association Standard for Fire Service Instructor Professional Qualifications 1041 equivalent must be obtained within one year of employment.
• Obtain First Aid/CPR certification within one year of employment.
• Obtain EVIP certification within two years of employment.
• This position is part of the collective bargaining agreement.

• A healthy life/work balance by offering flexible schedules and telework options for most positions.
• Infants at Work Program based on the long-term health values of infant-parent bonding and breastfeeding newborns.
• Continuous growth and development opportunities.
• Opportunities to serve your community and make an impact through meaningful work
• Employment opportunities that recognize military veterans and/or military spouse per Governor Executive Order 19-01
• Qualification for the Public Loan Forgiveness Program.

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