Senior Fire Instructor III — Statewide Training Lead

State-of-Georgi; Forsyth (GA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Georgia’s Department of Public Safety seeks a GPSTC Instructor 3 to coordinate and teach in the Fire Instructor Series. The role involves needs assessment, research, design and evaluation of statewide public safety training programs, and delivering instructor-led sessions.

The position requires strong customer service, teamwork, and the ability to work year-round in all weather, with full turnout gear.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ progressive experience with a fire service agency with one year of work experience as an instructor providing training development and delivery in various Fire-Service related topics.
• Experience using Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Be in good standing with Georgia P.O.S.T. and any position specific certifying agency.
• High school diploma or GED AND Four years of work experience in law enforcement, firefighting, EMS, rescue services, or 911 Communications or four years as an adjunct instructor on special assignment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and instruct in the Center’s Fire Instructor Series and Fire & Emergency Services Section.
• Participate in needs assessment, research, design and evaluation of statewide public safety training programs.
• Demonstrate teamwork and a high degree of customer service during instruction.
• Instruct topics including Fire Instructor and other assigned specialized topics, including Fire Officer.
• Long periods of standing, riding, driving, bending, and squatting required.

Skills

Fire service experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

NPQ Fire Instructor III

Georgia POST Instructor certification

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

State of Georgia’s Department of Public Safety seeks a GPSTC Instructor 3 to coordinate and teach in the Fire Instructor Series. The role involves needs assessment, research, design and evaluation of statewide public safety training programs, and delivering instructor-led sessions.

The position requires strong customer service, teamwork, and the ability to work year-round in all weather, with full turnout gear.