Position Description

The National Responder Preparedness Center (NRPC) Coordinator position will provide supervision, leadership, marketing, and management of the Kentucky Fire Commission/State Fire Rescue Training National Responder Preparedness Center (NRPC) located in Greenville, KY.

This is a defined-term contract position renewable each fiscal year and located in Greenville, KY.

Major Responsibilities/Duties

• Leadership/Coordination/Management of education to include certification programs for firefighters and instructors, continuing education, Recruit Academies, and multiple embedded certificates for emergency responders and others.

• Marketing/Development/Oversight/Management of strategic plans and public relations.

• Oversight/Management of the budgetary process and management of the facility including buildings, props, equipment, etc.

• Attend meetings, and conferences, including local, regional, and state firefighters’ association meetings.  Participating on local, regional, state, and national committees to represent the Kentucky Fire Commission/State Fire Rescue Training.

• Serve as a direct liaison between the Kentucky Fire Commission/State Fire Rescue Training and the Wendell H. Ford Regional Training Center.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• One (1) year certificate or training and six (6) years’ experience or equivalent.
• KY IFSAC Accredited Firefighter Levels I & II.
• KY IFSAC Accredited Fire Instructor I.  

In addition to a completed application, please submit a cover letter and current resume'.

Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Management, Marketing, Public Administration or Fire Science and eight (8) years’ experience or equivalent.  
• IFSAC Accredited Fire Instructor II and Other Kentucky Accredited Certifications.

Desired Competencies

• Excellent Communication
• People skills, including the ability to successfully interact with fire chiefs, training officers, various firefighter’s’ organizations, committees, and regulatory agencies.  This position will work with district coordinators, accredited certification office, EMS training program, and outside groups.
• Facilities management experience and administrative skills a plus.

KY law requires state and national pre-employment background checks as a condition of employment.

Initial review of applicants will after July 29, 2022

Position is open until filled - Applicants will be notified if selected for an interview

For questions regarding the above position, contact us by emailing
jobs@kctcs.edu

About Us

The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is the Commonwealth’s largest postsecondary institution serving more than 100,000 students through 16 colleges with more than 70 campuses. We also are Kentucky’s largest provider of workforce and online education. Through partnerships with business and industry, we align our programs to meet the needs of local employers. Our colleges are united in their commitment to making life better for our students, communities, and the citizens of Kentucky.

The Kentucky Fire Commission is committed to enhancing safety and education within the fire service for the citizens and industries within the Commonwealth through standardized special and technical education, training, communication, coordination and the distribution of funds to the agencies throughout the Commonwealth of Kentucky.  

KCTCS offers a competitive benefits package and an attractive work environment that supports excellence, innovation, and creativity including:

• Exceptional health care, vision, dental coverage for you and your family
• Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents
• 403(b) retirement plan: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match
• Vacation/Sick Time
• Work-Life Balance
• 9.5 Paid Holidays
• Institutional Closing Pay (Two weeks paid time off at the end of December)
• Employee Assistance Program