Training Specialist I (Fire Services)

State of Mississippi; Mississippi; Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Mississippi, through the Mississippi Insurance Department, Fire Marshal's Division, seeks a Training Specialist I to develop and deliver fire safety education and community risk reduction programs across all 82 counties.

You will prepare and present PowerPoint trainings and assist in proposals, contracts and grants related to these efforts, ensuring accurate reporting and coordination with the Director.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 1 year of relevant work experience.
• Two to four years of experience in Fire Services (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Assist local fire service agencies with development, delivery and administration of fire safety education and community risk reduction programs.
• Prepare and deliver PowerPoint presentations for teaching fire safety to all age groups.
• Prepare and administer proposals, contracts, grants and agreements related to fire safety education within the State Fire Marshal's Office.
• Develop, maintain and monitor fire death statistics and burn injury reports.
• Assist with monitoring and maintenance of the MS Fire Incident Reporting System (Image Trend).
• Provide technical assistance via email and telephone and serve as secondary trainer for the MS Fire Incident Reporting System statewide.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Organization

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Training Specialist I (Fire Services) in 83 - STATEWIDE, MS | GovernmentJobs.com page has loaded.

State of Mississippi

$31,111.11 - $43,740.67 Annually

Location

83 - STATEWIDE, MS

Full-Time

Job Number

9327-0500-20261109STW

0500 - INSURANCE DEPARTMENT

Opening Date

11/09/2026

11/16/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

Agency Minimum Salary

$31,111.11

$43,740.67

About the Agency

The mission of the Mississippi Insurance Department is to impartially enforce the laws and regulations enumerated in Mississippi Code Ann. Section 83-1-1 et seq., thereby creating an environment conducive to a competitive marketplace for the sale of insurance products and services while providing the State's citizens with the maximum amount of consumer protection. Our aim is to create the highest degree of economic security, quality of life, public safety, and fire protection for the State's citizens at the lowest possible cost. To accomplish this mission, we are committed to providing assistance to our customers in a timely, caring, and ethical fashion. For questions regarding this position please contact, the Mississippi Insurance Department, Administrative Services/Human Resources Division is: [e-mail] and the telephone number is [phone].

This position is with the Mississippi Insurance Department, Fire Marshal's Division. Assist local fire service agencies with the development, delivery, and administration of fire safety education and community risk reduction programs. Prepare and deliver PowerPoint presentations for teaching fire safety to all age groups. Function as a team member in order to prepare and administer all proposals, contracts, grants, and agreements that relate to fire safety education and community risk reduction programs within the State Fire Marshal's Office. Provide technical and educational support to the Director with the Fire Services Development Division and State Fire Marshal's Office concerning fire safety education and community risk reduction programs. Develop, maintain, and monitor fire death statistics and burn injury reports. Assist the Fire Services Development Director in the systems monitoring and maintenance of the MS Fire Incident Reporting System (Image Trend) for accuracy and completeness of reports and provide assistance as assigned in updating reports related to deaths and injury caused by fire. Serve as secondary trainer for the MS Fire Incident Reporting System (Image Trend) and assist the Director with the administration of said system at the state level. This includes local and/or virtual deliveries to all 82 counties as well as providing technical assistance via email and telephone. Assist with the agency’s disaster response and management of Emergency Support Function – 4 responsibilities at the MS Emergency Management Agency.

What you'll need to be Successful

Must possess excellent communication skills, time management, and organization. Must be proficient in the use of various computer programs and office equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 1 year of relevant work experience. — Hiring Agency Preferred Qualifications: Two (2) to four (4) years of experience in Fire Services.

Address 210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201