Reports directly to the Fire Science Coordinator, the Assistants shall work with and assist the Fire Science and Hazardous Materials Instructors in the following areas:
 
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
 

1. Provide technical guidance in the performance of specific tasks in Fire Science and Hazardous Materials courses
2. Observe and document student performance of tasks assigned by Fire Science Instructors
3. Ensure safety practices are followed by students
4. Follow required pollution prevention procedures in the handling of chemicals and waste products
5. Maintain records of repair orders for proper accountability of parts and materials
6. Maintain control of college owned specialty tools and equipment used by students
7. Enforce all rules and regulations, per the college’s guidelines and other enforcement agencies that govern student practices of KCKCC
8. Be responsible for the transportation of students during field trips per the College’s policies and guidelines
9. Travel with students to off campus activities
10. Perform other duties as assigned by the respective instructor
11. Work schedule will be part-time, 10 hours or less per week

 
CONSULTING TASKS

May consult with Fire Science faculty and students
 
SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES

None
 
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 
 
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
 

1. Able to teach proper and correct techniques in Firefighting
2. Ability to work with individuals of various backgrounds and abilities
3. Understand the philosophy of the urban, open-door community college
4. Able to lift 100 lbs on a regular basis
5. Willing to work afternoons and evenings

 
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
 

1. Must have 3-5 years’ experience as a Firefighter/ Hazardous Materials Certified performing the varied duties in the site environment
2. High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
3. Certification in Firefighter I, Firefighter II, and Hazardous Materials Operations required
4. Certification in Emergency Medical Technician preferred
5. Applicant must be competent in donning and doffing of SCBA/PPE
6. Applicant must be competent in ladder safety.
7. Applicant must have excellent working knowledge of fire ground operations and ICS

 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit.  Occasionally the employee will bend or twist at the neck more than the average person.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift items.  The employee is directly responsible for safety, wellbeing, and work output.
 
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as the ability to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.
 

1. Must be able to stand, walk, or sit for long periods of time
2. Must be able to use hands/fingers to handle or feel objects such as tools, keyboards, etc.
3. Must be able to reach objects or items with hands and arms extended
4. Must be able to talk or hear to interact with students, faculty or staff

 
SALARY:        $21.85/hour (maximum 10 hours per week)
(If a current KCKCC employee is selected for this position, consideration will be given to his/her current salary.)
 
APPLY BY:     December 31, 2014
 
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of position given this title and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position.  Employees will be assigned specific job related duties through their hiring department.  Specific job related duties assigned by hiring department shall be consistent with the representative essential functions listed above and shall not be expanded in role or scope.
   
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