Department Information This position is open only to current residents of the state of Colorado. An eligible list established with this recruitment may be used to fill other similar positions within the Colorado Department of Public Safety in the next 12 months. While the full salary range for this position is listed, employees are normally hired towards the lower end of the range. Positions with the Department of Public Safety are hybrid, requiring a minimum of two days in the office. More time onsite may be required depending on business needs and the nature of the position. Our Mission - Engaged employees working together to safeguard lives and to provide diverse public safety services to local communities. Our Vision - Creating safer and more resilient communities across Colorado. Our Core Values - Unity, Honor, Service CDPS commits to cultivating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive work environment. We ensure that we recruit, retain, and promote engaged employees. Our approach to diversity is simple - it's about embracing everyone! We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a reflex, not an initiative. Our strength is our promise to be inclusive with intentional strategies to welcome and uplift our employees to thrive - while building a more equitable workplace. CDPS is an equal opportunity employer. See our EEOD Utilization Report (2020) Why Do I Love My Job at CDPS At CDPS we nurture a centric culture driven by our commitment of creating a safer Colorado, an inclusive workplace where everyone can be their own authentic self. We model a culture of collaboration, support and growth to our employees. Our culture has public service focus, and we strive to provide innovative solutions and services to our fellow Coloradans! Careers with a purpose: If you are passionate about public safety service, and are eager to dedicate your career to serving Coloradans, this is the organization you want to join! We are committed to providing public safety services to our fellow Coloradans in their times of greater needs such as: safety on our roads, preparing and mitigating environmental disasters, disaster recovery, combating crime, school safety, and victim recovery. You'll have the opportunity to challenge yourself and acquire new capabilities to build a rewarding and fulfilling career while making a difference in our community! When you join CDPS, you are joining a team of exceptional individuals and together you will be inspired, motivated and supported to become the best you can be. Unmatched Benefits: We highly value work life balance and offer excellent work-life programs, training and enriching professional development opportunities and a wide range of benefits. * Medical and dental options are available for permanent employees and their dependents. We also offer short and long-term disability coverage, and life insurance that includes legal resources and discounts. * State contribution into Health Savings Account when enrolled in HDHP. * Job protected medical leave under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the State of Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program (FAMLI). * Paid medical leave benefits provided by the State of Colorado. * Eligibility for hybrid or other flexible work arrangements based on the nature of the role. * We offer unmatched retirement benefits including mandatory PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401K and 457 plans. For information on mandatory employee salary deferral (in lieu of contribution to Social Security), visit Colorado PERA for details. * CDPS provides generous time off including 11 paid holidays annually and accrued annual and sick leave and annual wellness days. * The Employee Assistance Program (C-SEAP) is available in every region of the state. It is our effort to support the well-being of employees and the workplace. EAPs provide short-term counseling, referrals and resources, as well as training and organizational development services. * Additional benefits offered include tuition reimbursement and reduced college tuition at CSU Global and DeVry University. * Credit Union of Colorado membership eligibility. To learn more about State of Colorado benefits, please visit State of Colorado benefits. Description of Job About the Work Unit The mission of the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control (DFPC) is to serve and safeguard the people and protect the property, resources, environment, and quality of life in Colorado. The Division achieves this mission through its five Sections: Administration, Center of Excellence, Fire and Life Safety, Professional Qualifications and Training, and Wildland Fire Management. The Professional Qualifications and Training (PQT) Section of DFPC is responsible for education and training programs for firefighters, hazardous materials responders and emergency responders. The section proctors and scores all certification examinations for the state's firefighters, hazardous materials responders, and emergency medical responders. The section maintains the database of those professionals for the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) and National Board of Fire Service Professional Qualifications (Pro Board). The section also issues licenses for fireworks display operators and pyrotechnicians. About the Job This position will report to the DFPC PQTS Unit Chief of Training , and is responsible for the coordination of a DFPC-wide training program. Under the direction and approval of the DFPC leadership team, this position is responsible for designing and implementing strategies and processes to maintain internal training needs and requirements for all DFPC employees, including fire suppression, hazardous materials, fire prevention, EMS, wildfire, specialized rescue operations, and other related topics. This position will provide quality assurance and control to ensure internal training needs and requirements are being met. This position will also work to identify, procure and administer an internal records management system to track DFPC personnel's certifications and training, run reports and exposure information. This position must be able to communicate in all formats in a clear, concise, and courteous manner. Key Responsibilities: Coordination and Management of Internal DFPC Training Programs Under the direction of the PQTS Unit Chief of Training, and in consultation with the DFPC Leadership Team, this position will coordinate a Division-wide staff training program based on DFPC goals and employee needs. This position will: * Assess training needs, shortfalls, and priorities of the DFPC staff through analysis, observation, investigation, and consultation. * Plan, develop, recommend, coordinate and facilitate training for all DFPC personnel. * Make recommendations for and assist in implementing training policies. * Work with DFPC leadership/supervisors to determine the training requirements for all DFPC position groups. * Monitor individual training compliance and reports activities to appropriate supervisors. * Monitor and audit internal DFPC Staff training records that are uploaded to any system that the DFPC uses now or in the future.to track certification compliance. * Provide DFPC leadership with recommendations on training/certification tracking programs. * Ensure accuracy of data through records management. Internal Training Under direction of the PQTS Unit Chief of Training, in consultation with the DFPC Leadership Team, this position will: * Design or modify course content; plan programmatic training activities; conduct, coordinate, facilitate, and assist DFPC Sections with internal training and certification processes. * Recommend and develop internal training curricula, and assist in establishing training priorities, recruit and develop instructors or presenters, and evaluate results and effectiveness of training programs and courses. * Routinely work in all types of weather conditions and environments while instructing and assisting with various types of fire and EMS training. This includes, but is not limited to: * Live-fire training; vehicle, ATV/UTV, and other equipment training; working off of ladders and from high levels on roofs; field exercises for wildfire training; and wearing structural, wildland, EMS, and other types of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). DFPC ASHI Coordinator Under the direction of the PQTS Unit Chief of Training, and in consultation with the DFPC Leadership Team, this position will be responsible for oversight and coordination of the American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) program within DFPC. This includes: * Training Center Program management for all ASHI related training within DFPC. * Approving instructors and at what level in accordance with ASHI (HSI policy). * Audit and observation of classes within DFPC to ensure compliance with ASHI (HIS) Policy. * Working within DFPC sections to quantify and clarify needs from the ASHI program and coordinate delivery of those programs. * Initially handling any complaints or issues from the ASHI program. * Determining the needs and growth of ASHI and DFPC based on data gathered. Other Duties as Assigned * Position will assist with other DFPC programs, and may be assigned other duties to support the mission of DFPC and CDPS. This position will be expected to cross-train across administrative programs and unit assignments as detailed above, and fill in gaps when needed. * DFPC personnel may be relieved of regular duties and assigned to wildfire and/or all-hazard incidents in a National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) or Incident Command System (ICS) positions to perform incident management, firefighting, emergency, and incident support activities. Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights NOTE: To be considered for this position, you must meet one of the following options for consideration. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS * Eight (8) years of professional work experience in firefighting and all-hazard emergency response. * Which must include 3 years of training program development or management. * Must be State Certified Fire and Emergency Service Instructor I or NWCG equivalent. * State Certified Firefighter I or currently or previously qualified to national Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) standards of Single Resource Boss or higher in the Operations Section. * Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) or higher though any accrediting body. OR * A bachelors degree. * Four (4) years of professional work experience in firefighting and all-hazard emergency response. * Which must include 2 years of training program development or management. * Must be State Certified Fire and Emergency Service Instructor I or NWCG equivalent. * State Certified Firefighter I or currently or previously qualified to national Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) standards of Single Resource Boss or higher in the Operations Section. * Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) or higher though any accrediting body. OR * An advanced degree. * Two (2) years of professional work experience in firefighting and all-hazard emergency response. * Which must include 1 year of training program development or management. * Must be State Certified Fire and Emergency Service Instructor I or NWCG equivalent. * State Certified Firefighter I or currently or previously qualified to national Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) standards of Single Resource Boss or higher in the Operations Section. * Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) or higher though any accrediting body. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS * CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT * Must be Colorado resident at the time of application. * Current valid driver's license at time of hire, and must obtain a Colorado-issued driver's license within 6 months of hire. * Position will operate a state vehicle. * Position will be required to travel to committees, associations, organizations, coordinating groups, fire incidents, etc., across the state. * The position will be exposed to IDLH atmosphere (Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health) during live-fire training and during wildfire response activities. * Requires successful completion of a background investigation that includes a polygraph exam, a fingerprint based criminal history search and drug test. APPEAL RIGHTS If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for the position, you may protest the action by filing an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the date you receive notice of the elimination. Also, if you wish to challenge the selection and comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the receipt of notice or knowledge of the action you are challenging. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for more information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at www.colorado.gov/spb. A standard appeal form is available at: www.colorado.gov/spb. If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within 10 days of your receipt of notice or knowledge of the action: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination. Supplemental Information EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION: The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. ARE YOU IN NEED OF AN ACCOMODATION? Colorado Department of Public Safety is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our Please direct questions and requests for reasonable accommodations to cdps_hr@state.co.us. NOTIFICATIONS All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be via email. Include your current working email address on your application and check your email frequently as you could receive time sensitive correspondence regarding this position. We highly recommend that you set up your email to accept messages from "state.co.us" and "info@governmentjobs.com" addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY - RECRUITMENT TIMELINE INFORMATION * Applications are considered complete and accurate at the time of submission. Therefore, additional information may not be solicited or accepted after your application has been received. * All applications that are received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications may proceed to the next step. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process.