Training Specialist

**Position Description**:

- The Training Specialist is a certified task-level position that is responsible for working within the Operations & Technical Service of the Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office to plan, organize, develop, evaluate, and coordinate training internally within the Agency and externally with various partners. This position will be training firefighters in classroom and field activities. The Training Specialist reports directly to a Lieutenant and may report to any management member depending on assignment, and may work from either office or field location, depending on work assignment.
- The Incumbent performs a variety of duties for the Operations and Technical Division - Training Section.

**Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Responsible for the development, implementation, and delivery of training (in-person and online)
- Coordinate amongst all groups and branches of HCFMO on their training needs to include scheduling of classes and facilities, assist in the scheduling of instructors, and ensure that all logístical needs are met.
- Maintain a working knowledge of training compliance for both the Texas Commission on Fire Protection along with Texas Commission on Law Enforcement
- Evaluate all training policies and procedures for the Agency.
- Assist with scheduling and coordinating training for both internal and external partners and stakeholders.
- Work closely with other training staff to ensure continuity and completion of projects.
- Manage training schedule and course registration.
- Collect and organize data to produce reports.
- Represent HCFMO and act as a liaison with other agencies for training.
- Assist in the development of strategic planning, goal setting, and objective establishment for the Training Division
- Assist in the management, development, and maintenance of training field props.
- Serve as a member of the Agency Safety Officer Program
- Assist in ensuring all training materials used by the Agency are compliant and updated.
- Performs other duties as assigned by direct supervisor and/or HCFMO management.

**Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer**Requirements**:
**Education and Licensure/Certification**:

- High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent from an accredited educational institution
- One (1) year of relevant experience.
- At the date of hire, be eligible to possess a valid license driver’s license, State of Texas Class C.
- At the time of appointment, be eligible to be certified by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (“TCFP”) for ONE or MORE of the following:

- Structural Firefighter,
- Hazmat Technician
- Fire Inspector
- Fire/Arson Investigator
- NFPA 1081 interior, exterior and leadership preferred.
- Applicable out-of-state certifications will be considered with experience.
- At the time of appointment, be eligible for Texas Commission on Fire Protection certifications as a Fire Instructor. Incident Safety Officer and fire officer preferred. Applicable out-of-state certifications will be considered with experience.
- **Automatic Disqualification**:

- Convictions, probation, or deferred adjudication for any Felony, and any Class A Misdemeanor.
- Convictions, probation, or deferred adjudication for a Class B Misdemeanor, if within the previous 10 years.
- Open arrest for any criminal offense (Felony or Misdemeanor)
- Family Violence conviction.

**Preferences**:
- Associate degree or above; and three (3) years’ relevant experience.-
- Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) in the following disciplines:- Instructor 3-
- Intermediate Structural FF-
- Hazardous Materials Technician-
- Previously trained in NIMS IS-100, IS-200, IS-300, IS-700 and IS-800;-
- Must be able to obtain 300 and 400 within one year if not already possessed.**General Information**:
**Position Type and Typical Hours of Work**:
- Regular Full-time-
- Monday - Friday | 7:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.-
- 40 Hours per week.
- May include nights, weekends, and holidays.**Salary**:
- $25.21 - $35.41 Hourly-
- Depending on Qualifications**Location**:
- 2318 Atascocita, Humble, TX 77396**Other Position Details**:
- The position of a Training Specialist may include the role of a peace officer if the individual holds a valid TCOLE license.**Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.**

**BENEFITS**
- Harris County offers a competitive benefits program, including comprehensive group health and related benefits plan as well as defined benefit retirement plan.
- The following list of benefits is offered _**_only_**_ to employees in _**_regular_**_ _**_(full-time)_**_ positions:_
- Medical Coverage
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Coverage
- Wellness Plan
- Life Insurance
- Long-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Ten (10) days of vacation each year for the first five (5) years of service
- Accrual rates increase based on years of service
- Eleven (11) County-observed holidays and one (1) floating holiday
- Professional development opportun