Director, Fire Technology and EMS

Salary : $73,000.00 - $95,000.00 Annually
Location : Henderson, NC
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2025-00109
Division: Workforce & Community Engagement
Department: Workforce Readiness, Health & Public Safety
Opening Date: 06/04/2026
Closing Date: 6/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern


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.

The following list of essential job duties indicates the general nature and level of work required in this job. This is not designed to be a comprehensive listing of all the activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be required in this job. Individuals assigned to this job may be asked to perform other duties as required. 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 duties and responsibilities of the job.
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.

Physical Demands

• Ability to frequently lift and move up to 25 pounds (e.g., instructional materials, small equipment) and occasionally up to 40-50 pounds (e.g., simulation mannequins, EMS training equipment)
• Ability to stand and walk for portions of the workday in classrooms, labs, and clinical partner facilities
• Ability to occasionally climb stairs, stoop, kneel, or crouch to access equipment and instructional spaces.

Vance-Granville Community College offers a variety of benefits to meet the individual needs and goals of its employees. Below is a summary of benefits available to full-time employees.

• health insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• flexible spending accounts
• retirement plan
• leave (faculty earn sick leave; staff earn sick and vacation leave)
• professional development
• supplemental insurance plans
• employee assistance program (EAP)
• additional benefits