Fire Service Technical Assistant

State-of-Iow; Johnston (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

IPERS retirement plan

Paid time off

Health, dental and life insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

The Iowa Department of Public Safety, Division of State Fire Marshal Fire Service Training Bureau, is seeking a Fire Service Technical Assistant. The role supports education, training, certification, and consultation for Iowa's fire service and emergency responders, with travel across the state and possible nights/weekends.

Key duties include design and maintenance of training props, coordination of prop delivery, vehicle and equipment upkeep, and support for training facilities while ensuring

Qualifications

• Two years of full-time work experience in fire service training or related field.
• Ability to design, maintain, and repair training props and equipment.
• Familiarity with safety standards and OSHA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate delivery and retrieval of mobile training props across Iowa.
• Design, construct, and maintain fixed and mobile training props and equipment.
• Schedule and perform routine maintenance for fleet vehicles, trailers, and props.
• Maintain PPE, SCBA, extinguishers, pumps, and training equipment per NFPA standards.
• Develop inventories for props, tools, vehicles, and equipment.
• Keep shop and lab spaces organized per OSHA standards.
• Assist with facility upkeep and classroom preparation to ensure safety and professionalism.
• Develop and update policies for maintenance and operation of props and equipment.

Skills

Carpentry skills

Equipment maintenance

Customer service

Tools

Woodworking machines

Carpenter's hand tools

Power tools

Job description

This is not a remote position. Hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Camp Dodge in Johnston.

The Iowa Department of Public Safety, Division of State Fire Marshal Fire Service Training Bureau is recruiting for a highly motivated Fire Service Technical Assistant.

Organization Background

The Iowa Department of Public Safety (DPS) is a statewide law enforcement agency committed to serving the people of Iowa with leadership, integrity, and professionalism. We uphold the core values of courtesy, service, and protection, and collaborate with federal, state, and local jurisdictions within the criminal justice community to provide for the safety of people living in or traveling through the State of Iowa.

DPS is comprised of the following divisions:

• Iowa State Patrol
• Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI)
• Iowa Division of Narcotics Enforcement
• Iowa State Fire Marshal
• Division of Professional Development and Support Services
• Division of Intelligence and Fusion Center
• Administrative Services Division

Job Description

The Fire Service Technical Assistant will support the mission of the Bureau, which is to establish credibility in providing quality education, training, certification, and professional consultation to Iowa's fire service and other emergency responders. The successful candidate will perform diversified training equipment and training grounds maintenance; design, deliver, and set up mobile training units and props; and perform other work as required. This position requires frequent travel within the State of Iowa with nights and weekends possible.

This position supports the Bureau's mission by performing the following duties:

• Coordinates timely and safe delivery and retrieval of mobile training props to facilitate fire service training and education across the State of Iowa, in coordination with the FSTB field programs coordinator.
• Designs, constructs, and maintains fire service training props and equipment (fixed and mobile).
• Schedules, coordinates, and performs routine and at-need maintenance and repairs for Fire Service Training Bureau fleet vehicles, trailers, and mobile training props to ensure readiness status.
• Maintains Fire Service Training Bureau personal protective equipment, self-contained breathing apparatus, fire extinguishers, pumps and other equipment used for fire service training and education per National Fire Protection Association standards.
• Develops and updates training prop (fixed and mobile), tool, vehicle, and general equipment inventories.
• Maintains and keeps organized Fire Service Training Bureau shop and laboratory areas, following OSHA standards.
• Provides upkeep of Fire Service Training Bureau facilities and training grounds, to include scheduling of routine maintenance, inspections, assisting FSTB staff with classroom preparation, and assists with facility cleanliness for professional appearance and safety.
• Develops and updates policies and procedures relative to vehicle, prop, training ground, and fire equipment maintenance and repair.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Additional Requirements

The preferred candidate will have experience in carpentry skills, including use of woodworking machines, carpenter's hand tools, and power tools and/or experience in the inspection, maintenance, and repair of cars, trucks, tractors, and various agricultural equipment.

• Candidates must successfully pass a comprehensive background investigation conducted by the Iowa Department of Public Safety investigators before a final letter of employment offer is delivered.
• Candidates are encouraged to upload a current resume and cover letter in support of their application with the NEOGOV application.
• Current or previous fire service experience is required.
• The successful candidate must obtain an unrestricted Commercial Driver's License (CDL)-Air Brakes with HazMat Endorsement within 6 months of hire.
• Operate regular, commercial, and heavy equipment vehicles safely and properly.
• Be familiar with safe use and maintenance of fire equipment, to include personal protective equipment, self-contained breathing apparatus, fire extinguishers, pumps, power tools, stationary and mobile training props, and general maintenance equipment.
• Schedule delivery and retrieval of mobile training props.
• Maintain and inventories props, equipment, vehicles, and tools for effective operation and in a state of "readiness."
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.
• Develop written policies and procedures for the maintenance, care and operation of FSTB props, vehicles, and other equipment.
• Work with and communicate with internal and external customers, in a polite and courteous manner.
• Project high standards of ethical behavior, exhibiting honesty and integrity.
• Respond appropriately to supervision and follow Department of Public Safety and Department of Administrative Services policies and procedures.
• Display a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments.
• Express information to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information.
• The State of Iowa is an E-Verify Employer.
• This is not a remote position.

Benefits

At the State of Iowa, we value our employees’ talents and backgrounds, and we are committed to your well-being beyond the paycheck. As a valued team member, you will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Paid Time Off:
  • Vacation accruals that begin on day one and rollover on a yearly basis
  • Unlimited sick leave accrual
  • Nine (9) paid holidays per year
• Insurance Options:
  • Health – Affordable plans with the state paying more than 90% of premiums
  • Dental - Free for single coverage and affordable family coverage with access to a vision discount program
  • Life* – $20,000 in life insurance free, with an option to purchase additional coverage (*depending upon Collective Bargaining Agreements)
  • Long-Term Disability Insurance – Available at no cost
• Retirement:
  • IPERS Retirement package offering a lifetime monthly financial benefit for vested employees. For every $1 an employee contributes, the state matches with $1.50
  • Retirement Investors’ Club (RIC) offering a voluntary savings program including a State match of up to $75/month
• Flexibility: Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care
• Support: Employee Assistance Programs and Employee Discount Programs

To learn more about the benefits of working with the State of Iowa, visit our benefits webpage: Benefits at a Glance | Iowa Department of Administrative Services

E-Verify and Right to Work

The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov.

Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:

1. Two years of full-time work experience in fire service training.
2. Possession of International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) certification or Pro Board approved Firefighter 1 or above certification.

For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description.

Within a period of time after hire, as determined by the appointing authority, employees in this class may be required to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).