State of Ohio

Fire Training Officer 2 - Intermittent - Multiple Positions (250004PD)

Organization

: Commerce

Agency Contact Name and Information: Molly Williams - molly.williams@com.ohio.gov OR 614-995-7009

Unposting Date

: Ongoing

Work Location

:

State Fire Marshal

8895 East Main Street

Reynoldsburg 43068-0000

Primary Location

: United States of America-OHIO-Licking County-Reynoldsburg

Other Locations

: United States of America-OHIO

Compensation: $27.92 per hour

Schedule

: Part-time

Work Hours: 8:00AM-5:00PM

Classified Indicator: Unclassified

Union: OCSEA

Primary Job Skill

: Fire & EMS

Technical Skills: Clerical & Data Entry, Educational support, Compliance Enforcement

Professional Skills: Building Trust, Coaching, Developing Others

Agency Overview

The Mission of the Ohio Department of Commerce is promoting prosperity by protecting what matters most.

As the state’s chief regulator, the Department of Commerce impacts Ohioans every day. We are motivated by our mission to promote prosperity for businesses and licensees by protecting what matters most to the residents of our state. We ensure compliance through proactive outreach, education, and customer-focused service. Commerce is comprised of seven operating divisions and two standalone programs that span a variety of industries including real estate, liquor, banking, securities, firefighting, construction and skilled trades, and medical marijuana. Through exceptional compliance practices and oversight, Commerce has a direct role in protecting Ohioans.

Our Guiding Principles

Making an IMPACT for the customer:

• Inclusive
• Motivated
• Proactive
• Accountable
• Customer-Focused
• Teamwork

Job Description

The Division of the State Fire Marshal keeps Ohioans safe when they are at home, and out and about. This includes modernizing and enforcing the Ohio Fire Code; training and certifying firefighters; teaching fire prevention and safety education to businesses, industry, schools and the public; investigating the origin and cause of fires and explosions; and regulating and licensing fireworks companies, underground storage tanks and other fire-related industries.

• Instructs & evaluates students in the Ohio Fire Academy's various training programs.
• Ensures student safety in classroom & on training grounds.
• Counsels' students, conducts skill testing.
• Reviews, analyzes & evaluates programs, methods, materials & equipment to ensure compliance with the current NFPA standards. Makes recommendations to improve lesson plans, sets up resident programs, etc.

Seeking the following preferred specialties:

• Firefighter I & II
• EMT
• Fire/EMS Instructor
• Hazardous Materials
• Technical Rescue
• Mobile Trailers

Unusual working conditions: May work flexible hours, exposed to unpleasant weather conditions, heat, smoke from fires, loud noises & unusual work settings.

This position is intermittent and cannot exceed 1000 hours worked in the fiscal year.

Why Work for the State of Ohio

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)
• Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

Certified as Public Safety Instructor in firefighting by Department of Public Safety pursuant to Section 4765.55 of Revised Code, valid driver's license.

Job Skills: Fire & EMS

Supplemental Information

Applications must clearly indicate how the applicant meets the minimum qualification for the position. If you meet minimum qualification due to educational achievement, please submit a copy of your unofficial transcript(s) with your application. All answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by information provided in the work experience &/or education sections on your civil service application. Please do not use “see resume” as a substitution for the completed application; assumptions will not be made.

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The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check as well as other investigative reviews. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position, unless restricted under state or federal law or federal restrictions. An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Drug-Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

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