Director – Fire Academy

Kilgore College; Kilgore (TX); On-site; USD 56,069 - 69,191; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36-hour work week

Tuition scholarships

Retirement plan

Faculty recreation facilities

PLSF after 10 years of service

Job summary

The Kilgore College Fire Academy seeks an experienced educator to lead and develop TCFP‑certified firefighter training programs in Kilgore, TX. This 12‑month, full‑time role requires an associate’s degree with 12+ years of paid firefighting or fire marshal experience and EMT certification.

The ideal candidate can teach online, manage budgets, and build strong relationships with local fire professionals. With a 36‑hour work week and comprehensive benefits, Kilgore College supports faculty through

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree with at least 12 years of experience as a full-time firefighter or fire marshal.
• TCFP Level III Instructor certification.
• TDH EMT certification required.
• Strong computer proficiency and budgeting skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and teach online courses.
• Work with fire professionals within and beyond the college service area.
• Possibly work nights and weekends as needed.
• Manage budget and program needs assessment.

Skills

c proficiency (MS Word, PowerPoint, &

Education

Associate’s degree with 12 years of firefighting experience

TCFP Level III Instructor certification

TDH EMT certification

Strong budget and program assessment skills

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Position Summary

The Kilgore College Fire Academy is certified by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP), the State Firefighters' and Fire Marshals' Association of Texas, and is approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. KCFA offers certification schools for NFPA 1001 Basic Structural Firefighter I and II certification, the Texas Volunteer certification, TCFP additional specialized certification courses.

Responsibilities

• Associate’s degree with at least 12 years of experience as a full‑time, paid, state or local firefighter or fire marshal.
• TCFP Level III TCFP Instructor certification.
• TDH minimum certification of EMT is required.
• High degree of computer proficiency, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly motivated individual who requires very little close supervision.
• Ability to develop, maintain, and teach online courses.
• Ability to work closely and develop strong relationships with fire professionals within the College’s service area and beyond.
• Ability and willingness to work nights and weekends, on occasion, as needed.
• Strong budget and program need assessment skills.

Preferred Additional Certifications

• TCFP Fire Officer III certification, with Fire Officer IV preferred.
• TCFP Advanced Firefighter certification, with Master certification preferred.
• TCFP Fire Inspector certification, with upper‑level certification (III or IV) preferred.
• TCFP HazMat Technician certification, with HazMat Incident Commander preferred.
• TDH Paramedic certification is not required, but strongly preferred.

Supervisory Responsibilities

4 Full‑Time Direct Reports, 0 Part‑Time Direct Reports

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
• No or very limited physical effort required; however, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.

Safety

• Provide resources for safe operation of units.
• Create and support workplace safety.

Salary & Benefits

• 36‑hour work week for a healthy work life balance and generous paid leave time.
• Health, life, and income protection insurance are provided.
• An excellent retirement program through the Teacher Retirement System or Optional Retirement Plan ‘ORP’ for full‑time faculty.
• Full‑time employees have free use of the college’s recreational/fitness facilities.
• Full‑time employees are eligible for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PLSF) after 10 years of service.
• Tuition scholarships are for the employee and dependents.
• Compensation for this 12‑month position is based on years of teaching at institutions of higher education and highest level of education. Base pay for no experience ranges from $56,069 for an associate’s degree to $69,191 for a doctorate. It also includes a stipend for Director duties.

Disclaimer

The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all‑inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all‑inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. Kilgore College reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by Kilgore College at its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Location

All full‑time positions are located in Kilgore, TX. No fully work from home positions are available at this time. All employees must be available to physically present to work on the Kilgore, TX or Longview, TX campus. Some part‑time and adjunct positions may be off‑site but the candidate must live in the State of Texas.

Kilgore College is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability in violation of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act or 34 C.F.R. Part 104, veteran’s status or genetic information in its educational programs, employment policies or activities.