TRAINING OFFICER - 0925

Within broad parameters and in accordance with general organizational requirements and accepted practices, conducts fire department training, ensures current and effective training, and performs Training division administrative duties. Coordinates, implements, and delivers fire department training programs and activities. Works with Chief of Training to evaluate the effectiveness of the training program to achieve departmental goals. Supervises and evaluates recruits during orientation program to ensure proficiency in firefighting, medical, special operations, and community risk reduction skills. Coordinates and supervises the training activities of Platoon Training Officers. Supervises the delivery of training programs and evaluates performance of Fire Department personnel during training activities. Ensures accuracy of data through records management. Researches training programs, develops new training curricula, and researches new available technology for tools and equipment. Conducts annual testing of all apparatus in coordination with the Chief Fire Mechanic. Responsible for operations, organization, and upkeep of department training grounds. Serves on committees and task groups as assigned. Serves on-call on a rotating basis to provide logistical support to Fire Suppression during emergency and non-emergency situations. Assumes duties of the Chief of Training in his/her absence.

 Essential Functions

  % of Time

70%

15%

15%

Perform other duties as assigned.

Primary Work Location: Office environment, vehicles, and outdoors.

Protective Equipment Required: Safety shoes, turn out coat and pants, helmet, boots, firefighting Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), gloves, and eye protection.

Environmental/Health and Safety Factors:  

Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Monthly exposure to extreme temperature, wetness and/or humidity, respiratory hazards, noise and vibration, and physical hazards. Occasional exposure to mechanical hazards, electrical hazards, fire hazards, communicable diseases, and physical danger or abuse. Rare exposure to chemical hazards and explosives.

Physical Demands:  

Constantly requires vision, hearing, and talking. Frequently requires standing, fine dexterity, walking, lifting, carrying, sitting, reaching, handling/grasping, pushing/pulling, climbing, foot controls, balancing, bending, crouching and stooping, and twisting. Occasionally requires kneeling and crawling. Heavy strength demands include exerting 50-100 pounds occasionally, exerting 20-50 pounds frequently, or exerting up to 10-20 pounds constantly.

Mental Demands:  

Frequently requires time pressures, frequent change of tasks, performing multiple tasks simultaneously, working closely with others as part of a team, and noisy/distracting environment. Occasionally requires emergency situations and tedious or exacting work. Rarely requires irregular schedule/overtime.

The City of Greenville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Prospective and current employees should contact Human Resources to request an ADA accommodation.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.