Notice of Recruitment

Training Manager- Division Chief 

Salary Range:   $57,000- $64,000  D.O.Q.

APPLICATION PACKET

Spokane County Fire District 8 is currently recruiting to fill the Training Manager-Division Chief position.  The Training Manager will be responsible for management and administrative functions of the Training Division, a major enterprise of the agency, inclusive of program management, delivery, and program and member performance evaluations.

This position will serve as a chief officer of the District and will routinely be responsible for emergency scene management functions.

The District provides a full range of services to approximately 23,000 citizens in 110 square miles of beautiful urban, suburban and rural areas on the southern borders of the City of Spokane and the City of Spokane Valley.  The area’s many lakes, rivers, streams, mountains, and entertainment venues provide for a wide range of recreational and cultural activities.  The District personnel include: 26 career staff, approximately 60 volunteer staff, 14 temporary trainee employees, and a resident firefighter program with up to 16 personnel.  The District is governed by an elected three member Board of Fire Commissioners serving staggered six year terms.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School graduation or equivalent.  College level degree or substantial coursework in fire Science, fire administration, or business management and administration is highly desirable.  Any combination of experience, education, and training that would provide the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities required to be successful in the position. 

IFSAC Firefighter I certification or equivalent documented training and a minimum of three years of fire service and EMS experience in a similar or larger sized organization.  Desire a minimum of two years at the level of Company Officer in a full service fire agency.  Washington State EMT certification or National Registry certification required.

Successful Candidate will be required to obtain the following certifications within one year of appointment: IFSAC Instructor I, Washington state EMS Evaluator, Washington state EVAP Instructor.

Applications and a detailed job description may be downloaded from this site or obtained by contacting the District at:

509-926-0852 Ext. 800

The application period for this position closes

May 15, 2006 at 4:00 P.M. 

All application material must be received by Human Resources by 4:00 P.M. on the closing date.