Professional Qualifications & Training Section (PQTS) Training Unit Chief

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Professional Qualifications & Training Section (PQTS) Training Unit Chief

Salary

$91,800.00 - $128,532.00 Annually

Location

Lakewood, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

DFPC-PQTS-09101-03/2025

Department

Department of Public Safety

Division

Division of Fire Prevention and Control

Opening Date

03/12/2025

Closing Date

4/2/2025 5:00 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Type of Announcement

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

FLSA Status

Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

Ryan McCombs, HR Business Partner, ryan.mccombs@state.co.us.

Salary Note

Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.

Primary Physical Work Address

TBD – Based on successful candidates and available facilities. Expectation is fully remote.

How To Apply

Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

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Department Information

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

A n eligible list established with this recruitment may be used to fill other similar positions within the Colorado Department of Public Safety in the next 12 months.

While the full salary range for this position is listed, employees are normally hired towards the lower end of the range.

This position is expected to be fully remote depending on the successful candidate's location. If located in the Denver/Lakewood area Hybrid may be required.

Our Mission -Engaged employees working together to safeguard lives and to provide diverse public safety services to local communities

Our Vision -Creating safer and more resilient communities across Colorado

Our Core Values – Unity, Honor, Service

CDPS commits to cultivating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive work environment. We ensure that we recruit, retain, and promote engaged employees. Our approach to diversity is simple - it's about embracing everyone! We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a reflex, not an initiative. Our strength is our promise to be inclusive with intentional strategies to welcome and uplift our employees to thrive - while building a more equitable workplace. CDPS is an equal opportunity employer. See our CDPS 2022 Equal Employment Opportunity Plan (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mhirfXA6CeujGdFetbkPOC78t2GASFdw/view?usp=drive_link)

Why Do I Love My Job at CDPS

At CDPS we nurture a centric culture driven by our commitment of creating a safer Colorado, an inclusive workplace where everyone can be their own authentic self. We model a culture of collaboration, support and growth to our employees. Our culture has public service focus, and we strive to provide innovative solutions and services to our fellow Coloradans!

Careers with a purpose:

If you are passionate about public safety service, and are eager to dedicate your career to serving Coloradans, this is the organization you want to join!

We are committed to providing public safety services to our fellow Coloradans in their times of greater needs such as: safety on our roads, preparing and mitigating environmental disasters, disaster recovery, combating crime, school safety, and victim recovery.

You’ll have the opportunity to challenge yourself and acquire new capabilities to build a rewarding and fulfilling career while making a difference in our community!

When you join CDPS, you are joining a team of exceptional individuals and together you will be inspired, motivated and supported to become the best you can be.

Unmatched Benefits:

We highly value work life balance and offer excellent work-life programs, training and enriching professional development opportunities and a wide range of benefits.

• Medical and dental options are available for permanent employees and their dependents. We also offer short and long-term disability coverage, and life insurance that includes legal resources and discounts.

• State contribution into Health Savings Account when enrolled in HDHP.

• Job protected medical leave under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/time-off-leave/family-medical-leave-act-fmla) and the State of Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program (FAMLI) (https://famli.colorado.gov/) .

• Paid medical leave benefits provided by the State of Colorado.

• Eligibility for hybrid or other flexible work arrangements based on the nature of the role.

• We offer unmatched retirement benefits including mandatory PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401K and 457 plans. For information on mandatory employee salary deferral (in lieu of contribution to Social Security), visit Colorado PERA (https://www.copera.org/member-contribution-rates) for details.

• CDPS provides generous time off including 11 paid holidays annually and accrued annual and sick leave (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/time-off-leave) and annual wellness days.

• The Employee Assistance Program (C-SEAP) is available in every region of the state. It is our effort to support the well-being of employees and the workplace. EAPs provide short-term counseling, referrals and resources, as well as training and organizational development services.

• Additional benefits offered include tuition reimbursement and reduced college tuition at CSU Global and DeVry University.

• Credit Union of Colorado (https://www.cuofco.org/credit-union-colorado-membership-eligibility) membership eligibility.

  To learn more about State of Colorado benefits, please visit State of Colorado benefits (https://www.colorado.gov/dhr/benefits) .

Description of Job

ABOUT THE WORK UNIT

The mission of the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control (DFPC) is to serve and safeguard the people and protect the property, resources, environment, and quality of life in Colorado. The Division safeguards the public through fire prevention and code enforcement; wildfire preparedness, response, suppression, coordination, and management; training and certification; public information and education; and technical assistance to local governments.

The Professional Qualifications and Training (PQT) Section of DFPC is responsible for education and training programs for firefighters, hazardous materials responders and emergency responders. The section proctors and scores all certification examinations for the state’s firefighter and hazardous materials responders.The section maintains the database of those professionals for the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) and National Board of Fire Service Professional Qualifications (Pro Board). The section also issues licenses for fireworks display operatorsand pyrotechnicians.

ABOUT THE JOB

This position is responsible for supervising the regional training officers in each of the four quadrants of the state and designing and implementing strategies and processes for training and education aspects of fire suppression, hazardous materials, fire prevention, specialized rescue operations, and other related topics. Position provides technical assistance, consultation and training to fire service personnel on a statewide basis. The position assists in the development, delivery, coordination and tracking of multiple DFPC and cooperator trainings and exercises. The position is supervised by the Chief of the PQT Section of DFPC. This position also serves to ensure Division compliance with all Department wide training programs required by the Governor’s Office, HR and the Compliance Section. This position also works to identify, procure and administer an internal records management system to track DFPC Regional Training Officerpersonnel certifications, run reports and exposure information.

PQT Training Program Oversight

Serves as the State Training Point-of-Contact for all local fire and emergency response training agencies and Colorado regional training groups. Develop, plan and schedule comprehensive firefighter and hazardous materials responder training. Coordinates training activities at the state, local, tribal, and federal level, especially those funded by the USFA and Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) performance grants. Oversees approved contractor staff for delivery of the approved curriculum. Ensures that training objectives are met and evaluates the effectiveness of course delivery. Evaluates on a qualitative and quantitative basis, the effectiveness of programs in meeting established goals and objectives. Helps develop training plans to better provide for the training needs in the fire and hazardous materials response training arenas. Coordinates delivery of conferences, workshops, and training classes that enhance the capabilities of local government. Assists in the planning and development of course curriculum for classroom delivery. Evaluates course curriculum and programs of instruction for compliance with USFA and NFPA rules/regulations and facilitates the course approval process. Routinely facilitates training/meetings to internal and external stakeholders. Builds capacity statewide through training and exercise support. Identifies curriculum and/or facilitates training through use of appropriate instructional methods and adult learning principles, and develops instructor and evaluation tools, compiles results, and provides follow-up for course improvement. This position will provide assistance to fire department training programs, and assist with coordination of special training programs to ensure professional performance and compliance of Colorado's public safety personnel and agencies with respect to DFPC Policies and Procedures and Administrative Rules. Ensures safety processes are in place and compliant with applicable standards and training for all PQT sponsored training courses. Develops new policies and procedures governing DFPC-provided training. Manages all logistics of maintaining and servicing mobile training props, including troubleshooting issues and working directly with vendors to minimize timeframes that training equipment is out of service. Meets regularly with PQT and DFPC staff to ensure successful coordination and administration of grant programs and training offerings provided by and through DFPC.

Program Personnel Oversight

Supervises all Regional Field Training Officers (RFTO) staff assigned to the PQT Section. Determines performance expectations for RFTOs. Develops performance management plans, provides regular feedback on job performance to subordinates, and addresses performance problems in a timely manner. Establishes clear performance expectations and objectives. Adheres to State Personnel Rules and CDPS Policy and Procedures. Arranges training and professional development opportunities for staff. Works with the Internal Training Officer to cross-train appropriate WFMS wildland fire personnel on structural firefighting and hazardous materials response programs. Solicits performance feedback from internal and external stakeholders to ensure staff is delivering excellent customer service and being accountable to stakeholders. Coordinates with staff on work schedules. Verifies employee time keeping, monitors and approves personal leave, and approves travel and procurement expenditures.

Training and Equipment Needs Assessment, Strategic Planning, Evaluation

Position designs and implements a statewide training and equipment needs assessment. Conducts a needs-assessment with stakeholders to identify shortfalls in the State’s fire training programs in order to better support the DFPC’s Strategic Plan, State Preparedness Goal, and local government. Identifies the need for updates and modifications to training activities such as technologies, programs, and requirements including integrating new material into established training activities. Once needs are identified, the position designs a strategic plan to address deficiencies and state, regional, and local training priorities. Position establishes benchmark and objectives and develops an evaluation plan to document progress towards meeting those benchmarks and objectives. Collaborate with state and regional groups, such as the Colorado Fire Training Officer’s Association (CFTOA) to ensure that the fire training efforts in Colorado coincides with cutting edge training that is being conducted throughout the country and work to drive forward the DFPC Strategic Plan. Conducts research relevant to course development and revisions, changes in policies and procedures, professional development plans, and the delivery of courses in conjunction with various constituent groups.

Internal DFPC Training Duties

The incumbent coordinates a staff training program based on DFPC goals and PQTS employee needs. This position is the DFPC lead for the CDPS SABA based training programs rolled out from the EDO to the Regional Training Officers. Mandatory training will be monitored and results will be supplied to supervisory staff as necessary.

Grant Management

Position oversees the personnel that coordinates and administers the technical aspects of DFPC grant requests including the grant applications, reviews, and reporting to ensure technical data is accurate and relevant. These grant programs include but are not limited to HMEP and NFA. The position serves as a supervisorial point of contact for the Fire Fighter Safety and Disease Prevention Grant administered by DFPC.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements

• Education and Experience:

• A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to nine (9) years.

• Possess DFPC Certifications in the following (please make sure to upload copies of your certifications with your application):

• Fire Instructor I;

• Hazardous Materials Awarenss/Operations (or Operations);AND

• Firefighter II

Preferred Qualifications

• Possess DFPC Certification as Fire Instructor II and/or DFPC Fire Officer I

  CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Current valid driver's license at time of hire, and must obtain a Colorado-issued driver's license within 6 months of hire.

• This position will operate a pool car to travel to meetings around the state.

• Applicants must be willing to be fingerprinted, successfully pass a polygraph, and medical certification including drug screen as a condition of hire.

  APPEAL RIGHTS

If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for the position, you may protest the action by filing an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the date you receive notice of the elimination. Also, if you wish to challenge the selection and comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the receipt of notice or knowledge of the action you are challenging. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for more information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available atwww.colorado.gov/spb. A standard appeal form is available at:www.colorado.gov/spb. If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within 10 days of your receipt of notice or knowledge of the action: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination.

Supplemental Information

ARE YOU IN NEED OF AN ACCOMODATION?

If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to Human Resources atcdps_hr@state.co.us.

EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION STATEMENT

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

Colorado Department of Public Safety is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our Human Resources department atcdps_hr@state.co.us.

NOTIFICATIONS

All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be via email. Include your current working email address on your application and check your email frequently as you could receive time sensitive correspondence regarding this position. We highly recommend that you set up your email to accept messages from " state.co.us " and " info@governmentjobs.com " addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email.

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY - RECRUITMENT TIMELINE INFORMATION

• Applications are considered complete and accurate at the time of submission. Therefore, additional information may not be solicited or accepted after your application has been received.

• All applications that are received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications may proceed to the next step. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process.

The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits

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Briefly describe why you are interested in joining the Professional Qualifications and Training (PQT) Section of DFPC.

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Please list and briefly describe some key factors and considerations for managing the DFPC Professional Qualifications and Training Section external training program?

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Please briefly describe your experience and philosophy of supervision? This position will supervise 6 staff members.

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Briefly describe how your professional experience and education relates to the duties and responsibilities of this position. Include anything you would like us to know related to the “preferred qualifications” listed in the announcement.

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Are you aware that the duties of this position include administrative, office, and non-field functions and activities?

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  Are you aware this position requires successful completion of a background investigation, polygraph, and medical certification including drug screening as a condition of employment?

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  I understand that employees of the Colorado Department of Public Safety contribute to the Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) retirement benefit plan and do not contribute to Social Security.

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  If you are a current or previous State of Colorado employee, please list your Employee Identification Number (EID), dates of employment, and classifications for all State of Colorado Departments or institutes of Higher Education for which you have worked. Your EID begins with 997 and is nine digits long. Please do not enter your Social Security Number. If you are not a current or previous State of Colorado employee, please state "N/A".

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