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30064BR

Job Title:

Fire Service Trainer

Department:

CED-KS Fire & Rescue Training

Primary Campus:

University of Kansas Lawrence Campus

Job Description:

70% Instructor:

+ Serve as an instructor or safety officer (if qualified) for KFRTI programs and courses.

+ Coordinate scheduled courses with the lead instructor to provide a safe learning environment for students.

+ Work with the other instructors during multi-training program deliveries.

+ Adhere to the KFRTI Instructional Methodology during course delivery activities.

+ Manage safety and mitigate risk during training delivery.

+ Represent KFRTI and KU in all functions of this job in a professional, respectful, and customer-friendly manner.

20% Certification Test Site Management and Transportation of Training Equipment

+ Assist as an evaluator at KFRTI Certification Testing sites

+ Drive Kansas Fire & Rescue Training Institute non-commercial vehicles and deliver non-commercial trailers and equipment.

+ Must have a valid CDL to drive or transport commercial equipment.

10% Other Duties as Assigned:

+ Perform other duties as assigned by the Director or their designee.

Req ID** **(Ex: 10567BR)** **:

30064BR

Disclaimer:

The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX, [email protected], Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY.

Work Schedule:

Varies Part-time Instructors accept.

FLSA Status:

Nonexempt

Conditions of Employment:

Contingent on Funding

Contact Information to Applicants:

Benjamin Green, Fire & Rescue Program Manager

Kansas Fire and Rescue Training Institute

Jayhawk Global

University of Kansas

[email protected]

Required Qualifications:

1. High school diploma plus five years of progressive experience conducting/ providing fire service training.

2. Incident Command System Training: ICS 100, 200, 700, and 800.

3. IFSAC and/or Pro Board NFPA 1001 Firefighter I & II certification.

4. IFSAC and/or Pro Board NFPA 1041 Fire Instructor I certification.

5. Two years of fire and emergency services Instructional experience (80 hours per year).

6. IFSAC and/or Pro Board Certification in the subject(s) to be taught, if applicable.

7. Physical ability to perform the tasks associated with the instruction and evaluation processes.

Employee Class:

U-Unclassified Professional Staff

Advertised Salary Range:

23-25 per/hr

FTE:

.40

Preferred Qualifications:

1. IFSAC and/or Pro Board (or) FDSO Certification or National Fire Academy course completion for NFPA 1521 Fire Department Safety Officer Certification

2. IFSAC and/or Pro Board NFPA 1041 Fire Instructor II certification

3. Three years of fire and emergency services Instructional experience (80 hours per year)

4. Consistent record of positive course and instructor evaluations from students.

5. Demonstrated willingness to stay apprised of current, relevant research data and evolving best practices for subject areas

6. IFSAC and/or Pro Board NFPA 1403 Live Fire Instructor certification (or)International Society of Fire Service Instructors Live Fire Training Instructor credential (or) KFRTI KS Live Fire Instructor course.

7. Associate or bachelor’s degree.

Position Overview:

This position is responsible for instructing a variety of fire service programs and courses offered by the Kansas Fire & Rescue Training Institute (KFRTI). They will serve as the lead instructor, assistant instructor, or safety officer (if qualified) to deliver KFRTI training programs. This position coordinates and collaborates with program coordinators and managers and reports to an assigned training program coordinator or manager.

Kansas Fire & Rescue Training Institute is a KU Lifelong and Professional Education (LPE) unit. The Institute was created in 1949 by the Kansas legislature with the mission to train and credential Kansas firefighters in local jurisdictions. The Institute serves fire departments and firefighters through a “traveling instruction service,” providing hundreds of training and certification events each year in counties across the State.

The mission of the Kansas Fire & Rescue Training Institute is to provide accessible, comprehensive training and credentialing for fire and emergency response personnel to promote health and safety in Kansas communities

Reg/Temp:

Regular

Application Review Begins:

31-Mar-2025

Anticipated Start Date:

21-Apr-2025

Additional Candidate Instruction:

In addition to the online application, the following documents are required to be considered for this position:

+ Cover letter describing how you meet the required and preferred qualifications.

+ Resume

+ List of three (3) professional references

+ Upload copies of relevant certifications regarding the required and preferred qualifications and complete a "supplemental application" that will be mailed to each candidate.

Only complete applications will be considered.

Application review begins Monday, March 31, 2025. and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants is identified.

Job Family:

EducationalSuport&Delivery-KUL

Work Location Assignment:

On-Site