Fire Program Instructional Support Position

Chemeketa Community College; Brooks (OR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Chemeketa Community College invites applications for part-time Instructional Assistants to support the Fire program drill classes at our 22-acre Brooks, Oregon facility. Assist in instruction, prepare materials, and ensure safe use of industry-standard EMS equipment to help students achieve hands-on competency in emergency response.

Qualifications include an associate degree in a relevant field, seven+ years in emergency services, and current NFPA certifications.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Paramedicine, Fire Suppression, Criminal Justice or closely related field.
• Seven+ years of work experience in emergency services.
• Current active industry employment and current NFPA certifications listed.

Responsibilities

• Assist the instructor with instruction using developed curriculum and EMS tools.
• Prepare for instruction and use industry-standard equipment to support student success.
• Maintain safe working practices and ensure tools/equipment are properly stored and maintained.
• Support in maintaining facilities and cleanup to meet program and industry standards.
• Help in the preparation of materials, supplies, and equipment for demonstrations.

Skills

Emergency services experience

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Education

Associate degree in Paramedicine or Fire

Relevant certification awareness

Tools

NFPA Firefighter I & II

Hazardous Materials Operations

NFPA Instructor I

Job description

This is a part-time hourly pool recruiting experienced firefighters wanting to support the education and training of the next generation of first responders. Instructional Assistants are being recruited to support our fire program drill classes (typically Monday-Thursday). Drill courses occur at our 22 acre facility in Brooks, OR and include a large array of industry standard props and equipment making our campus one of the more developed training centers in the Pacific Northwest.

Chemeketa is a proud Hispanic-Serving Institution that aspires to be an inclusive environment where we honor and value the unique contributions of our diverse students, employees, and community. We seek to foster cultural competence and pursue equitable solutions that support all students in achieving their educational goals. If you are interested in joining the work of the college to pursue a supportive and inclusive culture, we encourage you to apply.

Essential Functions

• Assists the assigned instructor in performing instruction with developed curriculum
• Assists in the preparation for instruction under the direction of the assigned instructor; including the utilization of specific hardware that is specific for EMS, computer software, and teaching modalities to assure student success
• Assists instructor in identifying student processes, in relation to course timelines
• Ensures safe working practices that both meet the Chemeketa safety policies but also the industry standards for the profession.
• Assists in the instruction of proper use and care of tools
• Assist in the instruction of technically specific tools in a safe manner to ensure that all students are adhering to a technical standard that will mimic true emergency management
• Assists the instructor in ensuring that class endings are orderly and complete, and that tools and supplies are returned to the proper storage; including technical maintenance of the high-fidelity equipment utilized in the specialized training for the EMS programs
• Assists in the preparation of facilities and materials for instruction; assures all technical equipment is in good working order and prepared for the technically specific skills be demonstrated in the formative and summative experiences
• Assists in maintaining clean work areas and classrooms as outlined for Chemeketa and the industry standards; assures classroom, medical transport units, and simulated patient transport equipment are properly cleaned and disinfected
• Assists in the distribution and maintenance of supplies used in the training area including proper function of highly sensitive equipment used for training to assure proper formative and summative skills can be performed as close to a true emergency

Institutional Expectations

• Embraces diversity and actively collaborates effectively with a variety of students, staff and the public from diverse cultural, social, economic and educational backgrounds
• Participates in recruitment and retention of students at an individual and institutional level in promotion of student success
• Embraces, understands and uses appropriate technology tools to accomplish job functions
• Provides high quality, effective service to internal and external customers through continuous improvement and adoption of lean office practices

Your application will be scored based on the minimum qualifications, core competencies, and preferred qualifications. If you are unsure whether you meet all of the qualifications listed below, we encourage you to apply and address through your application materials all of the relevant education, transferable skills, and related experience that makes you a great candidate for this position.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate Degree from an accredited institution in Paramedicine, Fire Suppression, Criminal Justice or a closely related field

• AND- Possess seven or more years of work experience in emergency services
• AND- Current active industry employment
• AND- Current Certifications: National Fire Protection Agency Firefighter I & II, Hazardous Materials Operations, and National Fire Protection Agency Instructor I
• OR-

A combination of education and industry experience that appropriately demonstrates preparedness to successfully deliver the requisite position functions

• AND- Current Certifications: National Fire Protection Agency Firefighter I & II, Hazardous Materials Operations, and National Fire Protection Agency Instructor I

Core Competencies

• Ability to communicate with students and staff to convey technical information
• Bicultural/multicultural skills sufficient to select appropriate behaviors, values and attitudes within different cultures during interactions with others

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching experience
• Bilingual English/Spanish

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Part-time hourly positions will not exceed 900 working hours per fiscal year
• All positions at Chemeketa are required to be available for work onsite as requested by the college.
• Requires flexible work schedule to meet program needs, which may include evenings and/or weekends
• This position may require the use of your personal vehicle for transportation between campus locations
• If requested, you must supply official transcripts within 30-days of hire
• Employees must maintain Oregon, Washington or Idaho residency as a condition of employment.
• Successful applicants for designated positions must successfully pass a background inquiry, which may include criminal, driving, credit and full background checks. Only information relevant to the position will be considered. An individual with negative information on their background inquiry will not necessarily be denied employment.
• Providing false information will result in rejection of an application, employment offer or dismissal

Physical Requirements

Heavy Work: Exerting 50-100 pounds of force occasional and/or 25-50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10-20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE

Applicants are eligible to use Veterans' Preference when applying with Chemeketa Community College in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230 and 408.235; and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Preference will be given only if the applicant meets the minimum criteria of the position and electronically attach the required documentation at the time of application.

For information regarding Veterans' Preference qualifications, visit http://www.oregonjobs.org/DAS/STJOBS/vetpoints.shtmlq

Documents Required For Veterans' Preference

• One of the following:
• MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) -OR-
• Letter from the US Dept. of Veterans Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension -OR-
• Certification that discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate
• In addition to one of the above documents, Disabled Veterans must also submit one of the following:
• A copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs -OR-
• Certification that medical separation from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate

You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/

• Please Note: As part of the first round of screening, the committee will conduct an anonymous review of the application materials and will not be able to view any personally identifiable information. Please be sure that your application is complete and thoroughly depicts how you meet the minimum qualifications, core competencies and preferred qualifications.

Required documents must be provided at the time of application. Any applications which do not have the required documents attached will be considered incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Chemeketa makes employment decisions based solely on the candidate's demonstrated competencies as related to successful performance in the position.

PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS

Chemeketa Community College is considered a qualifying public employer for the purposes of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, full-time employees working at the College may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan. Questions regarding your loan eligibility should be directed to your loan servicer or to the US Department of Education.

LEGAL COMPLIANCE

Chemeketa Community College does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, immigration or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, familial status, pregnancy, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law in any area, activity, or operation of the College.

Chemeketa Community College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

For inquiries regarding the College’s nondiscrimination policy, contact the following:

• For students with disabilities: Section 504/ADA Coordinator in Student Accessibility Services, 503.399.5279
• For employees with disabilities: Vice President of Governance & Administration, 503.399.2537
• For sex-based discrimination: Title IX Coordinator, 503.584.7323
• For equal employment opportunities or affirmative action: Affiant Action Officer in Human Resources, 503.315.4586

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