Fire Service Certification Program Lead — NFPA Standards

State-of-Missour; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined pension plan

Paid leave and holidays

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Job summary

State of Missouri's Missouri Division of Fire Safety seeks a Certification Specialist to develop statewide firefighter and emergency responder training, ensure NFPA-aligned curricula, and coordinate exams, instructors, and documentation. The role provides technical guidance to academies and departments while maintaining regulatory compliance and accreditation.

Extensive travel statewide is expected, with potential for evening hours.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited four‑year high school, or certificate of equivalency from the State Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
• Five years of professional experience in an organized fire department (firefighter, instructor, inspector, officer, etc).
• Accredited IFSAC and/or ProBoard Fire Service Instructor Level I certification.
• Must acquire Fire Service Instructor II within 12 months of employment.
• Accredited IFSAC and/or ProBoard Live Fire Instructor certification.
• Must acquire Live Fire Instructor-in-Charge within 12 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Curriculum and program development: assist in statewide firefighter and emergency responder training and certification programs; ensure curricula meet NFPA standards.
• Training and certification coordination: prepare, review, and administer course materials, exams, and evaluations; manage instructors/evaluators.
• Quality assurance: oversee certification exams and testing validity.
• Instructor management and mentorship: train, mentor, supervise instructors/evaluators; conduct quality control audits.
• Technical guidance: provide expert guidance to fire service academies, colleges, and departments.
• Regulatory compliance: stay current on NFPA standards and state/federal regulations; implement changes.
• Administration and reporting: maintain trainee files, course docs, and certification status; submit reports.
• Stakeholder engagement: liaise with fire departments, academies, and national organizations.
• Budget management: assist with budgets for training equipment, facilities, and personnel.

Skills

NFPA standards

Curriculum development

Project management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Office Suite

Adobe

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fire Science, Public Administration, Business Management, or related field

IFSAC/ProBoard Instructor II certification

IFSAC/ProBoard Live Fire Instructor certification

Live Fire Instructor-in-Charge certification

Tools

Office Suite

Adobe products

Job description

State of Missouri's Missouri Division of Fire Safety seeks a Certification Specialist to develop statewide firefighter and emergency responder training, ensure NFPA-aligned curricula, and coordinate exams, instructors, and documentation. The role provides technical guidance to academies and departments while maintaining regulatory compliance and accreditation.

Extensive travel statewide is expected, with potential for evening hours.