Fire Technology Manager

College of the Sequoia; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sequoias Community College District seeks a Fire Technology Manager to coordinate the Fire Academy and related programs, ensuring compliance with state standards and district policies. The role oversees on-campus and off-site instructional activities and supports staff in curriculum and scheduling decisions.

The manager will monitor student conduct, develop outreach, handle admissions processes, and coordinate examinations while maintaining equipment readiness and program integrity across

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job 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.

• 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.