Fire Technology Manager

College of the Sequoias; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

College of the Sequoias is seeking a Fire Technology Manager to oversee the Fire Academy programs in Hanford, CA. You will supervise staff, coordinate instructional activities on campus and off-site, and ensure compliance with state fire training standards.

You will develop schedules, manage safety plans, and collaborate with faculty to improve curriculum and program effectiveness while supporting student success in a diverse community college environment.

Qualifications

• Requires a degree (Bachelor's or Associate) and professional experience in the discipline.
• State Fire Training certifications are required or desirable.
• Ability to coordinate complex instructional programs and manage academy operations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Fire Technology policies are followed by staff.
• Coordinate day-to-day operations of the Fire Academy at campus and off-site locations.
• Ensure compliance with State Fire Marshal and OSFM standards.
• Develop class schedules and provide logistical support for activities.
• Monitor student conduct and enforce academy policies.
• Recruit, select and evaluate staff; onboarding of new instructors.
• Collaborate with faculty to review curriculum and methods.

Skills

Effective communication

Leadership

Organizational skills

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fire Science or related field

Associate's degree in Fire Science or related field

State Fire Training Fire Fighter I certification

State Fire Training Fire Fighter II certification

State Fire Training Company Officer Certification

State Fire Training Lead Evaluator Certification

State Fire Training Registered Instructor Certification

NWCG Instructor Certification

Job description

Fire Technology Manager

Salary: $93,612.80 - $138,311.69 Annually

Job Type: Management

Job Number: 7130-mt-09/26

Closing: 10/15/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Location: Hanford, CA

Department: Fire Technology Training

Division:

General Description

Sequoias Community College District serves a diverse community of learners and is a designated Hispanic Serving Institution. Sequoias Community College District provides a wide range of opportunities in transfer, general education, career and technical programs for our students. We seek candidates who exhibit an understanding and commitment to the community college mission, and who have a passion for student success.

Under the direction of the Fire & Emergency Medical Services Director, the Fire Technology Manager will coordinate logistical matters and provide direct supervision over scheduled Fire Technology Programs; monitor and enforce academic policies and regulations through application of appropriate disciplinary procedures.

Commitment to Equity

Sequoias Community College District is committed to the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion and values candidates who have the ability to serve students from diverse academic, cultural, socioeconomic, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds, as well as those students who have been historically underrepresented in higher education. Sequoias Community College District seeks to promote and maintain an environment which is built on mutual respect and free from discrimination by employing faculty members who are equity-minded, collegial, and guided by their dedication to helping students achieve their educational goals. Ideal candidates will share the Sequoias Community College Districts' commitment to be knowledgeable about and implement equitable learning and teaching methods appropriate to serve students from all backgrounds, demographics and experiences.

Job Duties

• Assure that the Fire Technology and Fire Academy programs regulations and policies are adhered to and applied correctly by program staff members.
• Coordinate and monitor the day-to-day operations of the Fire Academy, including instructional activities conducted at both on-campus and off-site training locations.
• Ensure compliance with the standards, policies, and procedures of the Office of the State Fire Marshal, California State Fire Training, and applicable District policies.
• Assist the Director, Fire & Emergency Medical Services with the development of the instructional class schedule for Fire Technology programs.
• Provide logistical and operational support for all Academy instructional activities, including classroom, skills, and off-site training.
• Monitor student conduct and enforce Academy policies, academic standards, and California State Fire Training requirements through the application of established disciplinary procedures.
• Develop outreach programs to provide information regarding requirements of the Fire Technology and Fire Academy Programs.
• Evaluate applications for Fire Technology Program, including and advising and notifying students of admission status to program; Maintain accurate and complete student files for the students enrolled in the Fire Technology Programs.
• Coordinate written examinations, manipulative skills testing, and scenario-based evaluations; maintain the security and integrity of California State Fire Training testing materials and processes.
• Coordinate the maintenance, inspection, inventory, and operational readiness of Academy vehicles, equipment, and instructional resources.
• Participate in the recruitment, selection and evaluation of assigned staff.
• Coordinate the onboarding and orientation of new Fire Technology instructional staff regarding Academy expectations, instructional responsibilities, operational procedures, and District policies.
• Collaborate with faculty in reviewing and evaluating curriculum, instructional methods, testing procedures, departmental operations and program effectiveness.
• Direct and supervise and evaluate assigned academic and classified staff; recommend for employment, direct the assignment of, and direct the evaluation of all assigned student services staff.
• Provide technical expertise and information to students, staff and administrators regarding student pre-enrollment, selection and registration process for each Academy
• Assist in ensuring compliance with legal mandates, collective bargaining agreements, District policies, California State Fire Training requirements, and other applicable regulatory agencies; enforce Academy policies and operational procedures.
• Develop, implement, and monitor Academy safety plans and Incident Action Plans (IAPs) for all on-campus and off-site training activities and ensure compliance with established safety protocols.
• Participate in program outreach, recruitment, advisory committee activities, and community events to promote Fire Technology programs and strengthen partnerships with regional fire service agencies.
• Attend conferences, seminars, professional meetings, California State Fire Training events, and other training opportunities to maintain current knowledge of industry standards, and emerging trends in fire service education.
• Utilize the District's integrated software systems and other technology platforms to perform assigned duties, maintain records, prepare reports, and support program operations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned in support of Fire Technology and Fire Academy programs.

Qualifications

Any combination equivalent to:

• Bachelor's degree and four (4) years full time or full time equivalent professional experience in the discipline; OR
• Associate's degree and six (6) years full time or full time equivalent professional experience in the discipline AND
• State Fire Training Fire Fighter I certification
• State Fire Training Fire Fighter II certification AND
• Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

• State Fire Training Fire Fighter I certification
• State Fire Training Fire Fighter II certification
• State Fire Training Company Officer Certification
• State Fire Training Lead Evaluator Certification (required within one year of employment)
• State Fire Training Registered Instructor Certification (required within one year of employment)
• NWCG Instructor Certification

Note: If you do not meet the minimum qualifications for this position (in either education or experience) but feel you possess qualifications that are equivalent to the minimum qualifications, please write a one-page summary explaining your position and submit as a "supplemental attachment" within the "Attachment" section of this application.

Licenses and Other Requirements

• Valid California driver's license w/ Firefighter Endorsement or Commercial License to operate fire apparatus
• An incumbent must be insurable at the "standard rate" by the employer's insurance carrier at all times while employed in this classification by the College of the Sequoias.

Desirable Qualifications

• State Fire Training Company Officer Certification
• State Fire Training Lead Evaluator Certification (required within one year of employment)
• State Fire Training Registered Instructor Certification (required within one year of employment)
• NWCG Instructor Certification

Working Conditions

Environment

• Indoor and outdoor work environment with ability to work some evening and weekend hours.
• Driving a vehicle to conduct work.
• Hours will vary based on program needs
• Will require evenings and weekends during assigned academy hours

Physical Abilities

• Ability to communicate with students/employees/public.
• Ability to read documents.
• Ability to sit and stand for extended period of time.
• Ability to reach in all directions.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to operate a computer and office equipment

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Fire suppression, prevention, and emergency response principles and techniques.
• Knowledge of State Fire Training policies and procedures for ARTP instruction.
• Federal, State and local laws, rules and regulations related to fire training, emergency medical services, and hazardous materials response.
• NFPA standards, IC S/NIMS protocols, and State Fire Training certification requirements.
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written.
• Principles of training and providing work direction.
• Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures related to State Fire Training (SFT) and the California Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM).
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Operation of a computer and assigned software, including extensive use of Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Professional and State Fire Training student management systems.
• Diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Ability to:

• Coordinate complex instructional programs
• Organize academy operations and logistics
• Lead and collaborate with faculty and staff
• Enforce fire training standards, academy rules and regulations.
• Investigate and resolve student conduct and academy-related matters in accordance with established guidelines.
• Train and provide work direction to others including but not limited to instructors, evaluators, company officers and class leadership.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Maintain and wear the approved uniform of the Fire Technology Coordinator.
• Operate a computer and assigned office equipment.
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Meet schedules and timelines.
• Work independently with little direction.
• Plan and organize work.
• Prepare comprehensive narrative and statistical reports.

Application Procedure

Applicants must submit the following material to be considered:

• Online COS application.
• Diversity Statement (included within the supplemental questions).
• Letter of interest which addresses the desirable qualifications. In this letter we invite applicants to expand on strengths not covered in any other parts of the application.
• Resume
• Unofficial copies of transcripts of college/university work. Official transcripts are required upon employment.
• Equivalency documents (if necessary).

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Linda Reis at [e-mail] or [phone].

The Sequoias Community College District is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to prohibiting unlawful discrimination, harassment, including sexual harassment, intimidation and bullying based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex or gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical and/or mental disability, age, medical condition, genetic condition, pregnancy, reproductive health decision making, marital status, military or veteran status, or ancestry.

College of the Sequoias does not sponsor H-1B Visas.

College of the Sequoias Community College District is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. It is the District's policy to ensure that all qualified applicants for employment and employees have full and equal access to employment opportunity and are not subject to discrimination in any program or activity of the District on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, gender, color, language, accent, citizenship status, ancestry national origin, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, transgender, parental status, marital status, veteran status, physical or mental disability or medical condition, or on the basis of these perceived characteristics.