Contingent Fire Science Skills Evaluator

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Hoffman Estates (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle of Higher Education, Inc. seeks a part-time Fire Science Skills Evaluator for Harper College’s Fire Science Technology Department.

The role supervises and evaluates student performance during practical skill sessions and examinations in alignment with OSFM and NFPA standards. Responsibilities include administering live skill assessments, ensuring safety standards, providing feedback, and maintaining records.

Qualifications

• OSFM Fire Service Instructor II certification or equivalent, as required.
• Certification in evaluated courses by OSFM or equivalent state agency.
• An associate degree with relevant professional experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and evaluate student performance during practical skill sessions and examinations.
• Administer and evaluate live skill assessments for OSFM and NFPA aligned courses.
• Ensure all training and evaluation activities meet NFPA 1403, OSFM, and Harper College safety standards.
• Provide clear feedback and performance documentation for student skills and evaluations.
• Assist with setup and breakdown of training props and equipment.
• Collaborate with instructors and academy staff to ensure consistent evaluation criteria and student support.
• Maintain accurate records of skill completion and attendance per department and OSFM guidelines.
• Serve as a professional role model emphasizing safety, teamwork, and professionalism.

Skills

Fire service experience

Education

OSFM Fire Service Instructor II certification or equivalent

OSFM certification for relevant courses or equivalent

Associate degree and relevant professional experience

Job description

ABOUT US

QUALIFICATIONS

Educational Requirements:

• Successful completion of the Illinois Office of the State FireMarshal (OSFM) Fire Service Instructor II certification, or anequivalent Instructor II certification issued by another state firemarshal or recognized authority, is required.
• Certification in the specific course(s) evaluated, as issued orrecognized by the Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM)or an equivalent state agency, is required.
• An associate degree from an accredited institution and relevantprofessional experience are required.

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of experience working in the fire servicefield.
• Experience conducting or evaluating fire and emergency servicestraining programs.
• Experience teaching fire service courses and evaluating studentperformance in fire skills training preferred.

Other Requirements:

• Must maintain all required OSFM certifications.
• Ability to wear firefighter personal protective equipment (PPE)and operate safely in training environments following NFPA 1403 and1010 guidelines.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of acriminal background check.

JOB DESCRIPTION 42.11306

ABOUT THE TEAM

RESPONSIBILITIES

Contingent, part-time position. Work schedule varies by semesterbased on Fire Academy training needs. May include daytime, evening,or weekend hours depending on scheduled skill evaluations.

The Fire Science Technology Department within Harper College’sCareer and Technical Programs provides education and certificationpathways that prepare students for careers in the fire service.Programs integrate academic knowledge with hands‑on technicaltraining to meet Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM)standards and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)performance criteria.

Duties of Position:

The Fire Science Skills Evaluator is responsible for supervisingand evaluating student performance during practical skill sessionsand examinations within the Fire Science Technology program,including the Basic Operations Firefighter Academy. The evaluatorworks under the direction of the Lead Instructor and supports theLead Instructor in facilitating and assessing course skillcomponents to ensure compliance with established standards andsafety protocols.

Responsibilities include:

• Administering and evaluating live skill assessments for OSFMand NFPA aligned courses such as Basic Operations Firefighter,Hazardous Materials Operations, Fire Apparatus Engineer, AdvancedTechnician Firefighter, Rope Operations, and others.
• Ensuring all training and evaluation activities meet NFPA 1403,OSFM, and Harper College safety standards.
• Providing clear feedback and performance documentation forstudent skill demonstration sand evaluations.
• Assisting with setup and breakdown of training props andequipment.
• Collaborating with instructors and academy staff to ensureconsistency in evaluation criteria and student support.
• Maintaining accurate records of skill completion and attendancein accordance with department and OSFM guidelines.
• Serving as a professional role model for students, reinforcingthe importance of safety, teamwork, and professionalism in the fireservice.