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Working Title: Fire Service Training and Licensing Specialist

Job Class: State Program Administrator, Intermediate

Agency: Public Safety Dept

+ **Job ID** : 89551

+ **Location** : St. Paul

+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes - remote position

+ **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

+ **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers and DPS employees eligible to bid (permanent, classified employees in the same job and class). Eligible bidders should apply through self-service and confirm their bid by emailing [email protected] by 11:59 PM 10/28/25

+ **Date Posted** : 10/22/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 11/5/2025

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Public Safety Dept / Public Safety-MAPE

+ **Division/Unit** : MN Board Of Firefighters / MN Board of Firefighters Oper

+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift/ 8:00AM - 4:30PM

+ **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday

+ **Travel Required** : Up to 50% of the time

+ **Salary Range:** $25.67 - $37.26 / hourly; $53,598 - $77,798 / annually

+ **Classified Status** : Classified

+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

+ **FLSA Status** : Nonexempt

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

This position serves as a key resource to the Minnesota fire service, providing statewide support for firefighter training reimbursement and licensing programs administered by the Minnesota Board of Firefighter Training and Education (MBFTE).

The incumbent is responsible for coordinating and conducting reviews of training reimbursement submissions from fire departments to ensure compliance with state policies and procedures. This position will monitor continuing education requirements for licensed firefighters across Minnesota, conduct periodic reviews of training records to support license renewals.

This position serves as the primary contact for MBFTE’s Qualified Instructor program within their assigned territory and works closely with the Executive Director to develop and manage the biannual budget.

This position is a fully remote position with residency required in any county except **Washington, Ramsey, Hennepin, Dakota, Scott, Anoka, or Chisago County** .

_The Department of Public Safety is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DPS does not participate in E-Verify._

Minimum Qualifications

+ Two (2) years of professional experience

Professional experience must include the following:

+ Working as a firefighter

+ Experience reviewing training documentation, compliance records, reimbursement requests, and administering federal or state grant programs

+ Knowledge of firefighter training standards, including NFPA Professional Qualification Standards and Minnesota firefighter licensing requirements

+ Working knowledge of the MBFTE Qualified Instructor Program

+ Familiarity with federal and state statutes, OSHA standards, and other regulations related to fire service operations and training

+ Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including individuals from diverse backgrounds

Preferred Qualifications

+ 5 years as a fire department training officer

+ Familiarity with MBFTE programs, including Qualified Instructor standards and firefighter licensing procedures

+ Experience conducting audits or compliance reviews of training records or program documentation

+ Knowledge of IFSAC and Pro Board accreditation standards and their application in Minnesota fire service training

+ Previously or currently licensed as a firefighter with the MBFTE

+ Experience preparing budgets, reports, or policy recommendations for program oversight or improvement

+ First Responder Certification (EMR/First Responder)

Physical Requirements

Medium: Requires occasionally moving and transporting 50 pound items and frequently moving and transporting objects such as heavy tools and heavy file boxes. This job may require positioning self to move to a significant degree across rough terrain or may involve maintaining a stationary position for extended periods.

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of the following:

It is the policy of the Department of Public Safety that all employees submit to a background investigation prior to employment, includes the following components:

1) criminal history

2) reference check

3) drug screen

4) driver’s License

5) credit check

The Department of Public Safety is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DPS does not participate in E-Verify.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.