State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Director Of Fire Training (2649MP)

$44.35-$60.46 Hourly / $3,547.59-$4,836.67 BiWeekly /
$92,592.00-$126,237.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Commission on Fire Prevention and Control, Fire Training Division, this class is accountable for directing the development, administration and marketing of all fire and related emergency services training programs.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Receives administrative direction from the State Fire Administrator or other administrative official of higher grade.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Directs staff of division.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Directs staff and operations of the Fire Training Division; 
  • Coordinates, plans and manages division activities within Connecticut Fire Academy; 
  • Formulates program goals and objectives; 
  • Develops or assists in development of fire and related emergency training and policy;
  • Establishes detailed training programs and courses in keeping with Commission policy; 
  • Formulates and develops plans, procedures and programs to meet specific training needs; 
  • Evaluates and validates programs;
  • Evaluates new fire fighting procedures and incorporates improved methods and techniques into training courses;
  • Interprets and administers pertinent laws, regulations and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) professional qualification standards; 
  • Evaluates staff; 
  • Prepares and justifies fire training budget; 
  • Maintains contacts with individuals within and outside of division who might impact on program activities; 
  • Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Considerable knowledge of
    • relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations including National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards; 
    • philosophy and objectives of fire and related emergency services training;
    • principles and practices of training and educational methods and techniques; 
    • modern fire suppression and prevention techniques, methods, procedures and scientific aids; 
  • Knowledge of and ability to apply management principles and practices;
  • Considerable
    • interpersonal skills; 
    • oral and written communication skills.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Eight (8) years of experience in fire safety and training.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of the General Experience must have been in an advanced working or advanced specialist capacity.

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 four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
  • A Master's degree in a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class must be eligible for certification to the Instructor III level of the Fire Service Instructor Professional qualification standards, NFPA No. 1041.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Classified/Competitive

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(38)-Training

BARGAINING UNIT

(02)-MANAGERIAL

EEO

(1)-Officials And Administrators

SALARY INFORMATION

MP 63

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 Director of Fire Training in Salary Group MP 63 approved effective March 6, 2014. (Revised to add Acknowledgement section and modify content) Final No. 22-007

EFFECTIVE DATE

04/01/2022
CLASS: 2649MP; EST: 10/6/1978; REV: 11/15/2022;