Training and Staff Development Specialist (Fire District)

The Position

Why join the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District?
If you are looking for a career in Training and Staff Development, Contra Costa County Fire Protection District is the organization to start or continue your career.

Contra Costa County Fire Protection District's (CCCFPD) mission exists to provide our communities with professional services dedicated to the preservation of life, property, and the environment. The CCCFPD Training and Safety Division has a new exciting professional opportunity for a Training & Staff Development Specialist to join our organization. CCCFPD understands that in the fire service industry, providing high-quality services means hiring high quality people.

Contra Costa County Fire Protection District understands the key to its success is its employees' success. Joining the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District team means joining an energetic, innovative team that is committed to being the best. If you want to learn, be challenged, and grow professionally, Contra Costa County Fire Protection District is the organization for you.

Contra Costa County Fire Protection District is hiring for one (1) vacancy. All interested and qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Innovative, creative, and resourceful.
• Able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Experienced in gathering and analyzing data, and presenting meaningful results.
• Flexible, adaptable, demonstrates initiative, and can work independently with the leader’s intent.
• Maintains positive working relationships with a variety of personnel.
• Strong knowledge of current cloud based computing (Google Workspace) and AV equipment

What you will typically be responsible for:

• Conducts assessment of training needs using various tools.
• Develops and delivers training materials to support objectives.
• Administers and facilitates training for all levels of staff.
• Evaluates and analyzes training results to determine effectiveness.
• Researches training mandates and regulations.
• Assists division leaders to forecast future training and planning needs.
• Assists leaders in developing succession and orientation plans for key staff positions.

A few reasons you might love this job:

• You will be working for an agency that is known for employee satisfaction and camaraderie.
• You will have ample learning opportunities that will allow you to develop your skills and abilities.
• Opportunities for collaboration and interactions with diverse groups at all levels.
• You will have autonomy in developing this new position.
• Every day brings a variety of work and opportunities to make a difference with the potential to impact the delivery of important public services.

A few challenges you might face in this job:

• Learning and adapting to the organizational and paramilitary chain of command in a professional environment.
• District leaders can be very busy and difficult to contact at times.
• Need to exercise initiative and self-management.
• Priorities and assignments can change based on the needs of the department.

Competencies Required:

• Critical Thinking: Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claims
• Professional & Technical Expertise: Applying technical subject matter to the job
• Delivering Results: Meeting organizational goals and customer expectations and making decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks
• Design Sense: Creating work products that are functional, intuitive and aesthetically pleasing
• Legal & Regulatory Navigation: Understanding, interpreting, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations
• Adaptability: Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires
• Attention to Detail: Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products
• Professional Integrity & Ethics: Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability
• Listening: Fully comprehending spoken communication
• Presentation Skill: Formally delivering information to groups
• Customer Focus: Attending to the needs and expectations of customers
• Professional Impact: Presenting self as a positive representative of the organization
• Coaching & Developing Others: Supporting others in stretching and expanding their capabilities
• Group Facilitation: Enabling constructive and productive group interaction
• Leveraging Technology: Applying technology for improvements in organizational efficiency and effectiveness

While this recruitment is to fill current openings in the Fire Protection District , the eligible list may also be used for other County departments. To read the complete job description, please visit the website, www.cccounty.us/hr .

The eligible list established from this recruitment may remain in effect for six (6) months.

Typical Tasks

• Plans and organizes career development and employee development programs; establishes program goals and objectives; develops training policies and procedures; assists in development of professional, supervisory, management and technical training programs.
• Gathers and compiles statistical information; evaluates effectiveness of programs; recommends and implements program changes.
• Evaluates training needs, develops curriculum, conducts training sessions and workshops; evaluates external training resources; evaluates training feedback and suggests changes or enhancements.
• Consults with department managers to evaluate training and development needs.
• Provides instruction on training methods and techniques.
• Establishes liaisons with community, educational, and other agencies.

When assigned to Fire:

• Instructs California State Fire Training, ICS, NWCG, and FEMA courses for the district.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in business or public administration, human resources management, social or behavioral science, industrial psychology, or a closely related field.

Experience:
Three (3) years of professional experience planning, designing, and delivering educational and organizational development programs, preferably in a public or community-based agency.
For positions assigned to Fire: Experience must be within a Fire Department performing training in fire service activities.

Substitution: When assigned to Fire: Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarterly units from an accredited college or university and two (2) years additional Fire department experience within a Fire Department performing training in fire service activities may be substituted for the required education.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Previous experience as a firefighter, fire engineer, fire captain, or fire training officer
• California State Fire Instructor
• Good analytical skills
• Effective public speaker
• Strong understanding of cloud based computing and the ability to write code in Google
• Competence with Google and Microsoft office/presentation software
• Experience with Vector Solutions LMS

Selection Process

Application Filing and Evaluation: Applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire at the time of application, applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will move forward in the next phase of the recruitment process. Multiple Choice Assessment: Candidates that clearly demonstrate that they possess the minimum qualification will be invited to participate in a multiple choice assessment. The multiple-choice assessment is designed to measure candidates' competencies as they relate to Training and Staff Development. These may include, but are not limited to: Professional and Technical Expertise, Adaptability, Professional Integrity and Ethics, Customer Focus. C andidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher to advance in the recruitment process. (Weighted 40%)Performance Assessment: Candidates that achieve a passing score on the required multiple-choice assessment will be invited to participate in a performance assessment. The performance assessment may be administered remotely, depending on the number of qualified candidates. The performance assessment is designed to measure candidates' competencies as they related to the Training and Staff Development Specialist classification. Candidates must achieve an average passing score of 70% or higher on each of the competencies assessed, as well as an overall passing score of 70% of higher. These may include, but are not limited to: Critical Thinking, Delivering Results, Design Sense, Attention to Detail, Presentation Skill and Professional Impact. (Weight 60%)
The required assessments may be administered remotely using a computer or mobile device such as a tablet; if so, you will need access to a reliable internet connection to participate in the assessments , as well as computer or mobile device with a camera.

The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices.

For recruitment specific questions, please contact Chris Miller at chris.miller@hrd.cccounty.us . For any technical issues, please contact the GovernmentJobs’ applicant support team for assistance at +1 855-524-5627.

CONVICTION HISTORY

After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER

All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

To find more information on Benefits offered by Contra Costa County, please go to https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/1343/Employee-Benefits

Closing Date/Time: 6/24/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

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