Description

Vance-Granville Community College is where meaningful work meets real community impact. At VGCC, you’ll be part of a supportive, mission-driven team dedicated to providing affordable, high-quality education that transforms lives. Your work will help open doors for students, strengthen local communities, and prepare individuals for in-demand careers. Every day offers the chance to see the direct impact of what you do. If you’re energized by purpose, collaboration, and making a difference, we invite you to apply

The Director of Fire Technology and Emergency Medical Services programs will develop, plan, schedule, administer, and monitor Fire Technology and Emergency Medical Services training courses in accordance with State and VGCC policy and procedure. The Director will ensure compliance with standards mandated by the NC Office of the State Fire Marshall (OSFM), and the NC Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS). The Director provides leadership in all phases of Fire Technology and Emergency Medical Services programs and shall act as a liaison between the communities of interest and the college’s programs.

Teleworking: 
 Due to the job duties for this position, this position is not eligible for regular teleworking.
 
 Salary:
 VGCC considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; and internal peer equity in offer calculations.

Essential Duties:

• Plan, organize and direct the instructional delivery of assigned program areas consistent with the goals, policies, and procedures of the College, Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM), and Office of Emergency Medical Services.
• Supervise instructor and instruction of fire, rescue, and emergency management, and EMS classes. Monitor progress of classes taught.
• Prioritize and assign work; conduct performance evaluations; ensure staff are trained; ensure employees follow policies and procedures; and make hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations.
• Prepare, review, interpret, and analyze information (data, contracts, forms, schedules, and reports) and make decisions based on findings.
• Work collaboratively with advisory boards and community stakeholders to create and deliver training opportunities that meet industry needs.
• Utilize technology for completion of operational processes
• Support student registration and recruitment efforts, as appropriate or required.
• Maintain the program’s compliance with accreditation, regulatory, and licensing agencies (as applicable).
• Adhere to College policies and procedures, to include following the appropriate chain of supervision.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Fire Protection Technology, Emergency Medical Science or Emergency Management from a regionally accredited College or University required.
• Five (5) years of full-time work experience in the fire or emergency services field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above
• Possess and maintain industry credentials commensurate for the position, as follows:
  • NC OEMS Certified Paramedic
  • NC OEMS Certified Paramedic Level 2 instructor
  • NC OSFM certified Level II Fire Instructor and qualified in one NC OSFM certification topic
  • American Heart Association instructor in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)