Emergency Operations Training Specialist

Salary: $88,242.00 - $123,541.00 Annually
Location : Scottsdale, AZ
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 101272-250314
Department: Fire Department
Opening Date: 03/14/2025
Closing Date: 3/28/2025 11:59 PM Arizona

Definition
Definition: Under the general supervision of a Chief Officer, the Emergency Operations Training Specialist develops, plans, implements, and monitors specialized department training programs relating to emergency response, incident command and management practices; develops and conducts associated educational programs to provide information to fire department personnel. This job class is treated as FLSA Non-Exempt and considered a DRIVING position.
Essential Functions: (Essential functions may vary among positions, but may include the following tasks, knowledge, abilities, skills, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not intended to be comprehensive listing of tasks performed by all positions in this classification).

Examples of Tasks
1. Assess the department's training needs for specific, specialized areas of operation in emergency response, incident command and management practices
2. Formulate strategic training objectives and goals
3. Assemble and maintain training curriculums within assigned area
4. Compile and complete all training reports and data in a correct and timely manner
5. Instructs officers and firefighters in specialized training subjects
6. Formulates lessons plans; obtains and prepares teaching materials and develops training techniques
7. Prepares reports for department administration and maintains records
8. Develops and secures training manuals, charts, visual aids, multimedia platforms and other related supplies and equipment for the assigned area of training
9. Obtains ongoing training and certifications necessary for the specialized area assigned
10. Perform other related duties as required.
Knowledge, Abilities, Skills and Other Characteristics:

• Knowledge of fire suppression principles, methods, techniques, and practices.
• Knowledge of general management principles, including employee supervision and training.
• Knowledge of the incident command procedures
• Knowledge of the purpose, current issues, projects, organization, standard operating guidelines, and employee responsibilities of the Fire Department.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques involved in instructing and training members of the Department;

• Skill in preparing and conducting employee training programs.
• Skill in identifying and addressing organizational conditions which may lead to liability of inefficiency.
• Skill in listening well, and communicating effectively with employees and members of the public having varying education backgrounds and values.
• Skill in public speaking and presentations.
• Skill instructing others, using both technical and non-technical language as appropriate to provide customer service to those for whom the subject matter is unfamiliar and /or difficult to understand.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, community administration, and the public.
• Ability to understand and interpret complex standards, regulations, and guidelines.
• Ability to respond with tact, composure, and courtesy when dealing with others.
• Ability to organize projects and tasks on a daily basis.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Fire Science Technology

• Experience: 10 years of continuous service with a full time fire department with at least 5 years of service at the rank of Chief Officer.

• Equivalency: Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience that would allow the candidate to satisfactorily perform the duties of this position, will be considered.

• Underfill Eligibility: An enrolled Community Member whom closely qualifies for the minimum qualifications for a position may be considered for employment under SRPMIC Policy 2-19, Underfill.

Special Requirements

• Employees in, and applicants applying for, jobs providing direct services to children are subject to the "Community Code of Ordinances, Chapter 11, "Minors", Article X. "Investigation of Persons Working With Children.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona Operator's license.
• Fire officer and fire instructor training and certifications preferred

Prior to hire as an employee, applicants will be subject to drug and alcohol testing. Will be required to pass a pre-employment background/fingerprint check.
"SRPMIC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer" Preference will be given to a qualified: Community Member Veteran, Community Member, Spouse of Community Member, qualified Native American, and then other qualified candidate.
In order to obtain preference, the following is required: 1) Qualified Community Member Veteran (DD-214) will be required at the time of application submission 2) Qualified Community Member (must provide Tribal I.D at time of application submission),3) Spouse of a Community Member (Marriage License/certificate and spouse Tribal ID or CIB is required at time of application submission), and 4) Native American (Tribal ID or CIB required at time of application submission).

Documents may be submitted by one of the following methods:

1) attach to application

2) fax (480) 362-5860

3) mail or hand deliver to Human Resources.

Documentation must be received by position closing date.

The IHS/BIA Form-4432 is not accepted.

Your Tribal ID/CIB must be submitted to HR-Recruitment-Two Waters.
The SRPMIC offers a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan. In addition employees enjoy vacation and sick leave and 13 paid holidays.