Job Posting CLOSED
Certification Specialist
SYNOPSIS: This
position requires management and organizational skills, computer skills and customer
service skills. Responsibilities and associated duties are of a confidential
nature. This position will assist the Certification Director and the Certification
Department in providing services to students and graduates of the Alabama Fire
College and provide support services to other AFC employees.
MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Bachelors
Degree and a minimum of five years’ experience OR Associates Degree and 7 years
experience OR a High School Diploma and 10 years experience working in a state or provincial fire service
training system required.
·
Experience
with fire service accreditation required.
·
Experience
in maintaining a departmental budget preferred.
·
Experience in LXR
Testing Program – preferred.
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Experience in
On-line testing formats preferred.
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Experience in proofreading/editing
preferred.
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Experience in an
Adult Learning setting preferred.
·
Knowledge of
implementing NFPA Standards preferred
ESSENTIAL
JOB FUNCTIONS:
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Demonstrate effective
oral and written communication skills such as:
§
Preparing accurate
reports from varied information
§
Making oral
presentations on job-related topics to small work groups
·
Understand and
follow advanced written and verbal instructions including, but not limited to:
- Assimilating knowledge of institutional policies and procedures
- Independently following departmental guidelines and procedures
- Demonstrates effective planning, organization and evaluation skills
- Demonstrates a commitment to quality initiatives and processes
§
Ability to work
independently and as part of a team as assigned
§
Ability to foster
professional relationships
§
Ability to prioritize
and manage multiple projects
§ Effectively coordinate efforts to produce a
certification process that meets or exceeds relevant accreditation requirements
§ Deal with multiple projects, programs and initiatives
simultaneously while maintaining a high degree of organization and
effectiveness
§ Schedule and coordinate all assigned activities
§
Advanced computer
skills, including maintaining and working within a database and testing platform
with a high level of accuracy
§
Organizing and
presenting information in tables, charts, spreadsheets, etc.
§
Proofreading
drafts and correcting grammar, syntax, spelling, and punctuating on
correspondence and documents
§
Working efficiently
to meet deadlines and in critical situations
§ Work collaboratively to maintain positive working
relationships, and exhibit a strong work ethic (preparation and promptness)
§ Demonstrate a familiarization with processes, policies
and procedures commonly found in collegiate institutions
§ Effectively manage subordinates and/or contract
personnel
§ Effectively maintain a testing function that is secure
and valid for the purposes of certification
§ Ensures test security and confidentiality
§ Demonstrate familiarization with processes, policies
and procedures commonly associated with fire service accreditation
§ Demonstrate knowledge related to testing development
procedures and psychometrics
OTHER
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Assists in
ensuring compliance with accrediting bodies policies and procedures as well as state
and national standards, laws, and regulations regarding emergency services education,
training, and particularly certification.
·
Act as a
communications liaison between the different staff/units as it applies to the
Certification process – Training, Curriculum, Certification.
·
Assists
with the management of quality control for certification standards, instructional
materials, and delivery technologies.
·
Assists
with the management of the partnership programs of the AFC.
·
Assists
with the management and administration of written and computer-based web
testing and skills testing, including test bank creation and management, item validity,
and statistical analysis.
·
Assists
with the management and organization of approved Certification Proctors and
Evaluators as well as the development of training and evaluation methods of these
individuals.
·
Assists
with the planning, researching and organizing of updates and train-the-trainer
sessions with subject matter experts.
·
Assists
in the advisement of candidates of certification requirements such as prerequisites
and the certification process as well as the policies, procedures, guidelines,
regulations and standards associated with certification and training.
·
Attend
pertinent meetings to provide knowledge and support of certification objectives
·
Proctors
certification exams as needed.
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Assist
with the processing of Reciprocity requests.
·
Assists
with the preparation of accrediting bodies correlation documents, site visit preparation
documents, all accreditation requirements, as well as assisting with accrediting
body membership requirements.
·
Performs
other duties as assigned
·
Maintains
confidentiality
FLSA
& EMPLOYMENT STATUS: This position is an exempt, full-time
benefitted position
SALARY: Range of C3 D1-IB,
$49,934 - $79,010 based on experience and qualifications.
APPLICATION
DEADLINE/PROCEDURE:
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Complete
application files must be submitted online by 4:00 p.m. Friday, February 26,
2021
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A complete file
consists of:
·
AFC employment
application
·
Current resume
addressing how the applicant fulfills both the required and preferred qualifications
listed on this job announcement
·
Copy of diploma
or transcripts, verifying education requirements
NOTE:
Failure to receive any item listed above by the closing date, will result in
disqualification of consideration for this position.
·
The Alabama Fire
College may extend the application deadline to ensure an adequate pool of
qualified applicants.
·
Prior to a job
offer being made, applicant may be required to submit employment verifications
from current and prior employers.
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The application
form is available on the Job Board on the Alabama Fire College website www.alabamafirecollege.org
Individuals selected as
finalists will be invited for an interview. A maximum of three finalists will
be recommended to the Executive Director for consideration. The Executive
Director may select one of the recommended applicants to fill the vacancy or may
choose to reopen the application and selection process. Applicants must travel
at their own expenses. Applicants requiring accommodation to complete the
application and/or interview process should notify us at 205-343-7403.