Professional Qualifications & Training Section (PQTS) Training Unit Chief.

State of Colorado; Lakewood (CO); Remote; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated professional to oversee training and education for fire safety across Colorado. This role involves supervising regional training officers, designing training strategies, and providing critical technical assistance to fire service personnel. The position promises a fulfilling career dedicated to public safety, with opportunities for personal growth and community impact. Join a mission-driven organization where your expertise will help safeguard lives and enhance community resilience. If you are passionate about making a difference in public safety, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical and dental options

Short and long-term disability coverage

Paid medical leave benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Generous time off including 11 paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Credit Union membership eligibility

Qualifications

• Combination of education and experience equal to 9 years in a related field.
• Certifications in fire instruction and hazardous materials required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise regional training officers and implement training strategies.
• Provide technical assistance and consultation to fire service personnel.

Skills

Fire Instructor I

Hazardous Materials Awareness/Operations

Firefighter II

Supervisory Skills

Training and Education Development

Education

9 years of relevant experience

Job description

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

An eligible list established with this recruitment may be used to fill other similar positions within the Colorado Department of Public Safety in the next 12 months.

While the full salary range for this position is listed, employees are normally hired towards the lower end of the range.

This position is expected to be fully remote depending on the successful candidate's location. If located in the Denver/Lakewood area Hybrid may be required.

Our Mission - Engaged employees working together to safeguard lives and to provide diverse public safety services to local communities.

Our Vision - Creating safer and more resilient communities across Colorado.

Our Core Values – Unity, Honor, Service.

CDPS commits to cultivating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive work environment. We ensure that we recruit, retain, and promote engaged employees. Our approach to diversity is simple - it's about embracing everyone! We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a reflex, not an initiative. Our strength is our promise to be inclusive with intentional strategies to welcome and uplift our employees to thrive - while building a more equitable workplace. CDPS is an equal opportunity employer. See our CDPS 2022 Equal Employment Opportunity Plan.

If you are passionate about public safety service, and are eager to dedicate your career to serving Coloradans, this is the organization you want to join!

We are committed to providing public safety services to our fellow Coloradans in their times of greater needs such as: safety on our roads, preparing and mitigating environmental disasters, disaster recovery, combating crime, school safety, and victim recovery.

You’ll have the opportunity to challenge yourself and acquire new capabilities to build a rewarding and fulfilling career while making a difference in our community!

Unmatched Benefits:

• Medical and dental options are available for permanent employees and their dependents. We also offer short and long-term disability coverage, and life insurance that includes legal resources and discounts.
• State contribution into Health Savings Account when enrolled in HDHP.
• Job protected medical leave under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the State of Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program (FAMLI).
• Paid medical leave benefits provided by the State of Colorado.
• Eligibility for hybrid or other flexible work arrangements based on the nature of the role.
• We offer unmatched retirement benefits including mandatory PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401K and 457 plans. For information on mandatory employee salary deferral (in lieu of contribution to Social Security), visit Colorado PERA for details.
• CDPS provides generous time off including 11 paid holidays annually and accrued annual and sick leave and annual wellness days.
• The Employee Assistance Program (C-SEAP) is available in every region of the state. It is our effort to support the well-being of employees and the workplace.
• Additional benefits offered include tuition reimbursement and reduced college tuition at CSU Global and DeVry University.
• Credit Union of Colorado membership eligibility.

ABOUT THE WORK UNIT

The mission of the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control (DFPC) is to serve and safeguard the people and protect the property, resources, environment, and quality of life in Colorado. The Division safeguards the public through fire prevention and code enforcement; wildfire preparedness, response, suppression, coordination, and management; training and certification; public information and education; and technical assistance to local governments.

The Professional Qualifications and Training (PQT) Section of DFPC is responsible for education and training programs for firefighters, hazardous materials responders, and emergency responders.

ABOUT THE JOB

This position is responsible for supervising the regional training officers in each of the four quadrants of the state and designing and implementing strategies and processes for training and education aspects of fire suppression, hazardous materials, fire prevention, specialized rescue operations, and other related topics. Position provides technical assistance, consultation and training to fire service personnel on a statewide basis. The position assists in the development, delivery, coordination and tracking of multiple DFPC and cooperator trainings and exercises.

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements

• Education and Experience: A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to nine (9) years.
• Possess DFPC Certifications in the following (please make sure to upload copies of your certifications with your application):
  • Fire Instructor I;
  • Hazardous Materials Awareness/Operations (or Operations); AND
  • Firefighter II

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Current valid driver's license at time of hire, and must obtain a Colorado-issued driver's license within 6 months of hire.
• This position will operate a pool car to travel to meetings around the state.
• Applicants must be willing to be fingerprinted, successfully pass a polygraph, and medical certification including drug screen as a condition of hire.

EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION STATEMENT

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply.