MARICOPA COMMUNITY COLLEGES DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: COORDINATOR FIRE SCIENCE/EMT

GRADE: 15

JOB CODE: 0890

FLSA: PROFESSIONAL

Job Summary

Coordinates Emergency Medical Technology/Fire Science training programs by utilizing the skills and resources of the college and its staff.

Scope

This position works in an assigned area. Work contacts include administrators, staff, students, and the public. Equipment used includes standard office and various EMT equipment.

Supervision Received

This position reports to an assigned Dean/Division Chair responsible for the program; receives general direction regarding routine and standard matters and specific instructions regarding non‑routine and highly sensitive matters.

Supervision Exercised

Supervises assigned staff.

Representative Duties

Develops curricula and teaching materials required for Emergency Medical Technology or Fire Science; coordinates and upgrades curricula and teaching materials required by state and federal regulations for Emergency Medical Technology or Fire Science programs; may provide skills training; assists in the preparation of appropriate budgets and maintains property control on all equipment and supplies; assists in scheduling all classes and assigning instructors; maintains close coordination with all other entities involved in emergency medical and fire science services; maintains the highest quality of training consistent with requirements set forth by the state and federal government or certification agency; maintains records on all students; tests, interviews, and advises students as necessary for admittance to the programs; hires, trains, supervises and evaluates staff; performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of: EMT/Fire Academy equipment; practical application of Emergency Medical Technology training, CPR techniques; state and federal EMT regulations.

Ability to: advise students; provide skills training; develop curricula and teaching materials; interpret data; establish needs of public and private industry; supervise assigned staff; communicate effectively orally and in writing and establish cooperative working relationships with persons contacted in the course of performing assigned duties.

Training and Experience

Any combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities. An example of this would be certification in EMT/Fire Science and paramedic certification by the Arizona Department of Health Services by the State Community College Board with demonstrated training and administrative experience.

Special Conditions of Employment

Position may require possession of a current Arizona State Emergency Medical Technician certification and CPR certification or Fire Instructor I certification. Some positions may require a Class D Driver’s License.

Working Conditions

This class specification is intended to indicate the basic nature of positions allocated to the class and examples of typical duties that may be assigned. It does not imply that all positions within the class perform all of the duties listed, nor does it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned.