MARICOPA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: DIRECTOR FIRE SCIENCE/EMT

GRADE: 18

JOB CODE: 0611

FLSA: EXEMPT

Job Summary

Develops, plans, directs and implements all aspects of the Fire Science and Emergency Medical Technology Department.

Scope

This position works in the areas of Emergency Medical Technology and Fire Science. Work contacts include administrators, faculty, staff, students, personnel clinical agencies, local, state, and national EMS and Fire Technologies communities, private industry representatives and the public. Equipment used includes standard office equipment.

Supervision Received

This position reports to an assigned Vice President; receives general direction regarding routine and standard matters; specific instructions regarding non‑routine and sensitive matters.

Supervision Exercised

Depending on location/department, may supervise the positions of Coordinator Fire Science/EMT, Emergency Medical/Fire Lab Technician, Coordinator Law Enforcement Training, Administrative Secretary and/or assigned staff.

Representative Duties

Administers and supervises the development, implementation and evaluation of curriculum of fire science and EMT programs; upgrades curriculum and teaching materials required by state and federal regulations for Emergency Medical Technology and Fire Science programs; advises students with regard to career planning, personal and health concerns; investigates, mediates and resolves student and/or faculty problems; initiates, facilitates and maintains liaison with community regulatory agencies, educational programs and advisory committees; plans and schedules clinical experiences; directs recruitment, screening and recommendation of faculty and staff; implements the evaluation and retention process; coordinates faculty in the preparation of all aspects of accreditation, including the Self‑Study report, on‑site visit, follow‑up and ongoing evaluation of the Emergency Medical Technology and Fire Sciences Department; prepares and administers budget; participates in community service projects; prepares class schedules for publication; negotiates contracts with community health agencies and private industry and seeks outside funding; coordinates scholarship awards; prepares reports required by internal and external agencies and departments; initiates and participates in articulation activities with secondary and higher educational institutions; evaluates EMT and Fire Science faculty and staff; performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of: college curriculum and instructional programs; occupational/vocational rules and regulations governing Emergency Medical Technology/Fire Science programs; OSHA regulations.

Ability to: develop, implement and evaluate programs; advise students; supervise, train and evaluate staff; manage budgets; communicate effectively orally and in writing; 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 a college degree and certification in EMT/Fire Science and paramedic certification by the Arizona Department of Health Services with demonstrated training and administrative experience.

Special Conditions of Employment

Possession of Emergency Medical Technology certificate.

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.