Director, Fire Academy (Career & Technology Center)

State Center Community College District

Closing Date: 6/14/2019 at 11:55 PM

Campus Location: Career & Technology Center

Start Date: 08/08/2019

Essential Functions:
ABOUT THE POSITION

Fresno City College seeks a dynamic, visionary and equity-minded leader with the experience, work ethic, and academic credentials to actualize our commitment to excellence in student learning, success and equity. The ideal candidate will share the college's commitment to closing equity gaps for its diverse student population. The successful candidate will join a campus that demonstrates its dedication to students and employees through faculty/classified professionals-led affinity groups, equity-minded professional development opportunities, and a robust offering of culturally diverse events.

Working with our dedicated faculty and classified professionals, the new Director, Fire Academy will champion our students' quest to improve their lives and their communities. The successful candidate will join a community that is committed to academic achievement, student equity, inclusiveness, collaboration, transparency, and shared leadership among all constituency groups: students, faculty, classified professionals, and administrators.

Under direct supervision of the Dean of Instruction, Applied Technology, the Director, Fire Academy will be responsible for the following:

• Lead, organize, support and manage educational planning, instructional schedule, and program development for fire technology programs in accordance with the college's mission, goals, objectives, strategic plan, and regional accreditation, while maintaining regulatory compliance;
  
  
• Provide leadership for staff development activities to assure the realization of the long-term institutional goals to acquire and maintain state of the art technology and equipment in the classroom and for curricular development;
  
  
• Oversee all financial activities of the program including management, audit of budget, and other related fiscal activities;
  
  
• Identify, develop, coordinate, and implement grant opportunities and special projects that promote and expand funding sources to support the department and programs;
  
  
• Oversee the preparation of course schedules and ensure they are distributed appropriately and in a timely manner;
  
  
• Monitor load and other district restrictions of work hours;
  
  
• Work direct with the Dean and assigned programs to plan for curriculum additions, modifications, and deletions to meet the needs of the community and maintain compliance with the Education Code and Title 5;
  
  
• Provide leadership for and assist faculty (where appropriate) in the development and assessment of course, program, and institutional student learning outcomes to improve student learning within their programs of responsibility;
  
  
• Assign, review work, maintain standards, coordinate activities, evaluate performance, recommend the selection of new employees, act on employee problems, and recommend disciplinary action as appropriate;
  
  
• Serve as an advocate for Public Safety programs to internal and external stakeholders and representative to Statewide and local organizations to ensure that Fresno City College (FCC) is on the cutting edge of Fire Technology and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) training education;
  
  
• Facilitate meetings with the Fire Technology Advisory Committee and fire service related agencies and organizations;
  
  
• Attend professional conferences and designated Fire Technology agency training, advisory committee, regional and State meetings to stay current on public safety issues and curricula;
  
  
• Establish and maintain partnerships with local schools, educational agencies, public agencies, business organizations, and the community to promote and support the program and its students;
  
  
• Develop outreach and support services, and participate in recruitment of students to Fire Technology programs;
  
  
• Develop, prepare, implement, and monitor Instructional Service Agreements (ISA's) with local agencies;
  
  
• Oversee the State Fire Marshall Accreditation Review and any other applicable State reports;
  
  
• Develop and oversee the maintenance of Fire Technology facilities and resources including ensuring compliance with all applicable Federal, State, local, and college safety requirements;
  
  
• Perform additional administrative duties and services as requested and assigned; and
  
  
• Assist in the advancement of the institution's vitality and growth.
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• An earned master’s degree from an accredited college or university; AND
  
• One year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrator’s administrative assignment; OR
  
• Possession of a valid California Community College Supervisory Credential.
  
  All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Five years of full-time paid professional fire related experience with a background in teaching Fire Technology and California State Fire Marshal Fire Officer courses;
  
• Experience equivalent to at least five years of full-time teaching and/or professional experience in any of the disciplines taught in the division;
  
• An earned degree in Fire Administration, or Fire Technology;
  
• Teaching/coordinating experience in a Basic Fire Academy;
  
• Possess or qualify for a California Fire Service Training and Education Master Instructors Certificate;
  
• Possess a valid Class B California Driver’s License;
  
• A passion to drive the profession toward positive change through training and standards;
  
• Demonstrated effective communication both oral and written, collaboration and delegating skills;
  
• Ability to use software tools to generate and analyze data to assist in the decision making process;
  
• Have a strong understanding of the administration of Fire Technology programs, including an understanding of how technology can aid their delivery;
  
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with persons of diverse backgrounds, including faculty, students, classified professionals, and administrators;
  
• Evidence of effective planning in the management, supervision, and evaluation of the work of others;
  
• Management experience in public safety/Fire Technology related fields;
  
• Knowledge of Fire Technology regulatory requirements;
  
• Experience in teaching, coordinating, supporting, scheduling, and staffing both lecture and laboratory classes;
  
• Demonstrated ability to acquire and administer external funding for support of programs in the department;
  
• Ability to use organizational skills that enable the performance of duties in a timely fashion with attention to detail.

Conditions of Employment:
223 duty days and 22 vacation days for a total of 245 days.

Salary and Benefits:
Salary is $98,605 - $124,063 based on education and experience. A doctoral stipend of $2,082 is available. In addition, the District offers an attractive fringe benefit package including medical, dental, and vision coverage for the employee and dependents, and life insurance. Employees are also members of the California State Teachers’ Retirement System (CalSTRS).

Selection Procedure:
Applications will be screened by Human Resources for completeness and to determine which applicants meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the job announcement. From the applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and who have submitted all the required documents by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement, a selection committee will review the candidates who are best qualified based on the minimum and desirable qualifications then determine who will be invited to interview. The selection committee will rate responses to the interview questions, teaching demonstration, and writing prompt (if applicable). Based on this rating, a small number of applicants will be selected as the “recommended candidates”. These candidates will be forwarded to the Vice President of Instruction and College President for final interviews. A hiring recommendation will be made by the College President and forwarded to the Board of Trustees of State Center Community College District for final approval. State Center Community College District is an equal opportunity employer. It is our pledge to treat all applicants fairly and equitably in the recruitment and selection process. We endeavor to be a service-minded organization and respond to the needs of our applicants. For more information, contact the Academic Human Resources Office, 1525 E. Weldon Avenue, Fresno, California, 93704, (559) 243-7100. For information on the Fire Academy, Fresno City College, or State Center Community College District, visit our website at www.scccd.edu. Please refer to Position No. 2966. Submission of application and related materials is the applicant’s responsibility and must be submitted through the district’s online applicant portal. The District reserves the right to re-advertise or to delay indefinitely the filling of a position if it is deemed that the applicants for the position do not constitute an adequate applicant pool or if funding is not available. All application materials are subject to verification. False statements may be cause for disqualification or discharge from employment.

Additional Information:
FRESNO CITY COLLEGE As the very first community college in California, Fresno City College has a proud history of leadership in education and preparing generations of students for their future. Fresno City College is committed to academic excellence and diversity, equity and inclusion among its faculty, classified professionals, and students. The college takes responsibility for equitable outcomes and successful pathways for all students. Nestled near the lively Tower District and minutes from downtown Fresno, brick buildings and towering trees tell the long story of this historic institution. Our expansive main campus is home to more than 24,000 students from the Central Valley and across the globe, the majority of whom are from racially minoritized populations. 54% of Fresno City College’s students are Latinx, 10% are Asian/Pacific Islander, 6% are multi-ethnic, 5% are African-American, and 1% are American Indian/Alaskan Native. A Hispanic-Serving Institution, Fresno City College’s diverse student population closely mirrors the community we serve. Our vibrant student-centered culture hosts dozens of clubs, activities, performance groups, and leadership options for students. As part of the State Center Community College District, the College is supported by a fiscally stable service area with growing partnerships and philanthropists. Enjoying strong relationships with and support from the community, the District successfully passed Measure C in June 2016, a $485 million bond that will provide much needed modernized facilities and technology for students that will have a positive ripple effect for generations to come. MISSION As California’s first community college, Fresno City College provides quality, innovative educational programs and support services directed toward the enhancement of student success, lifelong learning and the economic, social, and cultural development of our students and region. VISION STATEMENT As educational leaders in the community, Fresno City College faculty, classified professionals, and students will engage in a partnership to transform lives through education. CORE VALUES Growth - We are committed to sharing and exploring new ideas through collaboration, respect for diversity, promoting equity, and professional development. Leadership - We are leaders in our community, dedicated to behaving ethically, committed to open communication, and good stewards of our resources. Success - We champion excellence, quality, celebrating individual differences, and providing a positive and supportive environment for all.

To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: www.scccd.edu

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