Program Director II, Fire Science

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Minimum Hiring Annual Salary:

$74,836.00

Maximum Hiring Annual Salary:

$80,823.00

To attain the maximum annual salary, employee must meet all minimum qualifications plus:

• 5 (five) years of additional applicable work experience and/or degrees higher than minimum qualification degree. Degrees higher than the minimum qualification degree can be used in combination with additional work experience.
• A combination of related education, on-the-job work experience, certifications and/or licenses that results in a candidate successfully meeting the minimum qualifications of the position, may be considered.

The stated salary amounts are not guaranteed in the event employment ends with Aims during any fiscal year.

Included with Aims Full-time Employment is a generous package of Benefits, most are listed below:

• Benefits are effective immediately
• 100% employer provided medical & dental coverage employees (employee only option)
• 85% employer provided medical & dental coverage for employee's spouse and/or family
• Voluntary vision insurance
• Staff Annual Leave (minimum accrual of 15 days) & Sick (minimum accrual of 12 days)
• 17 paid holidays and 3 personal days each year
• Summer schedule: 4-day work week - Fridays Off
• Employer paid long-term disability and life insurance premiums
• Tuition waiver & reimbursement for employees
• Tuition waiver for dependents
• PERA employer (see www.copera.org for comprehensive benefits)
• Additional supplemental benefits & retirement programs available
• Access to the PERC (Aims gym) for employee & one guest
• Free parking on all campuses

Job Description:

Aims Community College actively supports an environment that embraces the College's Mission, Vision, Values and a culture of innovation and care. The College embraces and seeks to hire individuals who want to be a part of this environment and have the skill sets necessary to be successful in this position.

This position is responsible for managing and directing the Fire Science degree and certificate programs, providing strategic oversight and leadership. It ensures the effective operation of the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) program and offers instructional support to the department with minimal supervision from the Director III, Public Safety.

Key responsibilities of this position include overseeing the daily operations of degree, certificate, and CPAT programs. This involves maintaining equipment, coordinating deliveries to outreach locations, managing inventory, and organizing state certification exams.

The role also includes supervising the fire training drill ground and implementing risk management policies in accordance with industry standards. Additionally, this position is crucial to faculty recruitment, which involves interviewing and recommending candidates for full-time and part-time instructor and assistant instructor roles. Training, evaluating, and supervising faculty members to ensure program excellence is also part of the job. Serving as the first point of contact for employee and student grievances related to the degree, certificate, and CPAT programs, addressing concerns appropriately or escalating them when necessary.

Management of Fire Science Degree and Certificate Programs:

• Develop schedules that meet college, accreditation, and state certification requirements.
• Provide advising for all degree-seeking Fire Science students
• Place book orders.
• Interview, recommend for hire, and supervise FT, PT, and Assistant instructors and staff needed to run the degree and certificate programs.
• Evaluate instructors on performance and conduct observations of instruction.
• Schedule and train FT/PT lead instructors and assistant instructors as needed to meet the appropriate teaching ratios per industry standards.
• Ensure that safety standards are adhered to and implement risk management policies as needed.

Student Interaction:

• Provide advising functions for potential Fire Science Degree and Certificate students.
• Meet with potential students to review program requirements and prerequisites, discuss employment opportunities, and answer questions.
• Provide registration overrides for fire science degree and certificate classes.
• Work with students to ensure that graduation applications are submitted.

Program Compliance:

• Ensure that all records for Fire Science and Fire Academy students and programs are maintained in compliance with state and college regulations, including CPAT records in accordance with IAFF licensing requirements.
• Provide direct advising to all Fire Science students and ensure that the Fire Science curriculum meets state and national standards.
• Maintain IFSAC accreditation standards and oversee the accreditation process, including scheduling and coordinating state-written and practical certification tests through the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control (CDFPC).
• Maintain CDFPC test pass rates for publication on the program website to meet accreditation requirements, and maintain inventory control records.

Networking:

• Recruit and market for the department by attending career fairs (Aims and Career Academy), organizing career fairs, assisting with web page management, and assisting with the creation of marketing material.
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders (fire agencies, EMS agencies, state agencies, high schools) by attending local and state professional organizations, sitting on advisory boards, participating in local committees, meeting with area fire agencies to assess training and education needs, and assisting with concurrent enrollment activities.

Drill Ground Oversight:

• Provide oversight of the Public Safety Drill Ground.
• Develop and provide training to instructors and staff on the proper use of equipment and props.
• Develop and implement risk management policies for the use of equipment and props in accordance with industry standards.
• Schedule the drill ground activities with internal and external stakeholders.

CPAT Oversight:

• Provide oversight of CPAT testing processes.
• Supervise staff and manage budget.

Other Duties as Assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Fire Science or another related field; plus, four (4) years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Of the required four (4) years of experience, one (1) year must be supervisory and/or demonstrated leadership experience.
• This position requires the use of a company vehicle for business travel. The selected candidate must successfully pass an MVR and be insurable under Aims insurance.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to form and maintain positive relationships with external partners.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO UPLOAD:

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in a related field.
• Experience in higher education.
• Experience working in a training division at a fire or EMS agency.

All Applicants:

• Compare your previous work experience to the job duties listed on the job positing under job description. Enter the job duties you have performed under the "Work Experience" section on your job application. We evaluate your experience based on this information.
• Please make sure you state whether work experience (aka work history) is part time or full time employment by listing the average number of hours worked per week. This information is used to determine your new annual salary.
• Be sure to upload all the required documents listed at the above in "Additional Job Description" section. This can be uploaded as part of your application materials in the "My Experience" section. If there are missing documents, your incomplete application will not be considered. Per the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, you may redact information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

For information on our hiring practices, please visit our resource page: https://www.aims.edu/departments/human-resources/hiring-process.

Aims Community College is an equal opportunity employer. Selection will be based solely on merit and will be without discrimination based on age, ancestry, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, or veteran's status. All application materials must be submitted by the closing date posted and become the property of Aims Community College. The screening committee will select finalists for interviews. The goal of Aims Community College is to enhance the diversity present in the district we serve. To comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, if hired, you will be required to provide documents within three (3) business days of hire date to show your identity and your authorization to work. This law applies to all persons hired.

Screening/Selection:

To be considered, please provide a thorough and complete application. Initial screening will be conducted by a committee based on completed application materials.

Employees in these positions may be asked to participate in temporary assignments lasting less than nine (9) months (such as curriculum development, short term projects, meetings and substitute duties) which could amount to additional temporary pay.

Upon hire, all positions at Aims Community College require a criminal background check and may require industry specific screenings such as an MVR, physical and/or drug screen. Keep in mind, a conviction does not automatically preclude candidates from being employed. The nature of a conviction will be considered relative to the duties of the position.