Public Safety Training Facility Technician

Buncombe County Government; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Buncombe County Government's Public Safety Training Center in North Carolina is seeking a Public Safety Training Facility Technician to perform technical work at the facility and support multiple first responder training programs.

The role emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, equipment maintenance and report preparation to support a state-of-the-art training environment for EMS, Fire, Law Enforcement and related agencies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and at least two years of progressive experience in EMS, Fire, Emergency Management or Law Enforcement or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Possession of one or more NC State certificates: Fire Instructor, Law Enforcement Instructor, EMS Instructor, or Emergency Management Instructor preferred.
• Valid North Carolina Driver License is required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in supporting new and existing training programs.
• Ensure facility compliance with environmental and safety regulations (NC DEHNR, OSHA, EPA, etc.).
• Assist in regulatory audits and corrective actions.
• Assist in preventative maintenance of equipment (checking status and condition).
• Prepare reports and maintain a variety of records.
• Repair, replace, and adjust equipment and components (rotating, aligning, charging, discharging).
• Perform maintenance and cleaning for upkeep of apparatus, equipment, buildings and grounds.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

EMS experience

Fire service knowledge

Law enforcement familiarity

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Title: Public Safety Training Facility Technician

Department: Public Safety Training Center

External Hiring Range: $22.51 - $27.09

Compensation Grade: 2005

Posted Internally and Externally

The Buncombe County Public Safety Training Center is a dynamic state-of-the-art facility that provides training for all first responder disciplines in Buncombe County as well as agencies throughout Western North Carolina. This includes but is not limited to: Fire, EMS, Law Enforcement, Urban Search and Rescue, and Emergency Management, as well as multiple state and federal agencies. The Public Safety Training center is a division of Buncombe County Emergency Services.

Purpose of the position

The purpose of this position is to perform technical work at the Public Safety Training Facility for Buncombe County.

Minimum Education, Training and/or Experience (required at time of hire)

High school diploma or GED, and a minimum of two (2) years progressively increasing experience in EMS, Fire, Emergency Management or Law Enforcement; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Training and Experience

Possession of one or more of the following certificates issued by the State of North Carolina: Fire Instructor, Law Enforcement Instructor, EMS Instructor, or Emergency Management Instructor preferred.

License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation

Possession of a valid Driver License license.

Essential Functions of the position

• Participate in supporting new and existing training programs.
• Ensure that the facility remains in compliance with environmental and safety regulations per NC DEHNR, OSHA, EPA etc.
• Assist in regulatory audits and in any necessary corrective actions.
• Assist in the preventative maintenance of equipment to include checking the status and condition of equipment.
• Assists in preparing reports and maintaining a variety of records.
• Repair, replace, and adjust equipment and components to include rotating, aligning, and charging and discharging equipment.
• Perform maintenance and cleaning work for the upkeep of the apparatus, equipment, buildings and grounds.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• General knowledge of all local, state, and federal certification requirements for public safety programs.
• General knowledge of firefighting procedures, techniques, and apparatus.
• General knowledge of emergency medical procedures and techniques.
• Skill in the use of computers and commitment to use of technology.
• Ability to interpret and carry out instructions and assignments.
• Ability to enforce safety rules, regulations, and policies firmly, objectively, and tactfully.
• Ability to express ideas effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessated by work assignments.

Buncombe County Government realizes the importance of a diverse professional workforce and the need to foster a responsive and innovative organizational culture, one that fully engages all of our employees, honoring and building on each employee's unique experiences, opinions, and perspective.

It is the policy of Buncombe County to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, natural hair or hairstyles, ethnicity, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, marital or familial status, pregnancy, veteran status, religious belief or non-belief, age, or disability or any other legally protected class under federal or NC State law. EEO practices and employment decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion and compensation shall not be based on any of these protected classes. In addition, the County expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment or discrimination.

Buncombe County Government offers a first in class benefits package which promotes employee health and well‑being.

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