State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Fire Academy Trainer (3883PS)

$38.60-$48.60 Hourly / $3,087.55-$3,887.51 BiWeekly /
$80,585.00-$101,464.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Commission on Fire Prevention and Control, Connecticut Fire Academy this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in preparing and conducting fire suppression and related emergency services training programs.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Receives general supervision from the Lead Fire Academy Trainer.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

May lead Fire Service Instructors as required.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Plans, develops, coordinates and evaluates comprehensive training programs for Connecticut Fire Academy; 
  • Conducts needs assessments; 
  • Develops course objectives, curricula, outlines and contents; 
  • Selects and develops training methods and materials; 
  • Researches learning materials and resources ensuring training, operability of equipment and general maintenance as needed; 
  • Monitors and evaluates training courses and participant progress; 
  • Provides technical assistance and consultation; 
  • Maintains records and prepares reports; 
  • Organizes and maintains a library of training materials; 
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Knowledge of
    • principles and techniques of training and staff development; 
    • National Fire Protection Association regulation and standards; 
  • Considerable
    • interpersonal skills; 
    • oral and written communication skills; 
  • Ability to
    • assess training needs and determine objectives; 
    • develop, organize and conduct training courses.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Six (6) years of technical experience in fire suppression and emergency services.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

Three (3) years of the General Experience must have been providing fire suppression and emergency services training.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of two (2) years.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • National certification by the National Board of Fire Service Professional Qualifications (NPQS) or the International Fire Services Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or State Certification by the Connecticut Fire Academy that meet the provisions of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Firefighter 2.
  • Incumbents in this class must be qualified at the level of Fire Service Instructor III.
  • Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license with a valid Q or CDL endorsement.
  • Incumbents in this class will be required to travel.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain specific education and/or experience to meet various certifications.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be exposed to some lifting of equipment and danger of injury during training programs and some disagreeable conditions including exposure to weather, loud noises and work out of doors.

COMPENSATION GUIDELINES

In accordance with applicable collective bargaining agreement's compensation guidelines.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Classified/Non-Examined

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(38)-Training

BARGAINING UNIT

(09)-PROTECT SERV (NP-5)

EEO

(4)-Protective Service

SALARY INFORMATION

PS 15

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

CANCELLATION CLAUSE

This replaces the existing specification for the class of Fire Academy Trainer in Salary Group PS 15 approved effective October 7, 2022. (Reviewed for content. Revised to modernize format and add Acknowledgement section) Final No. 24-087

EFFECTIVE DATE

05/07/2024
CLASS: 3883PS; EST: 9/24/2010; REV: 5/30/2024;