Fire Training Officer 2 - Intermittent - Multiple Positions

Agency Overview The Mission of the Ohio Department of Commerce is promoting prosperity by protecting what matters most. As the state’s chief regulator, the Department of Commerce impacts Ohioans every day. We are motivated by our mission to promote prosperity for businesses and licensees by protecting what matters most to the residents of our state. We ensure compliance through proactive outreach, education, and customer‑focused service. Commerce is comprised of seven operating divisions and two standalone programs that span a variety of industries including real estate, liquor, banking, securities, firefighting, construction, skilled trades, and medical marijuana. Through exceptional compliance practices and oversight, Commerce has a direct role in protecting Ohioans. Our Guiding Principles: Inclusive, Motivated, Proactive, Accountable, Customer‑Focused, Teamwork. Job Description The Division of the State Fire Marshal keeps Ohioans safe when they are at home, out and about. This includes modernizing and enforcing the Ohio Fire Code; training and certifying firefighters; teaching fire prevention and safety education to businesses, industry, schools and the public; investigating the origin and cause of fires and explosions; and regulating and licensing fireworks companies, underground storage tanks and other fire‑related industries. Instructs & evaluates students in the Ohio Fire Academy’s various training programs. Ensures student safety in classroom & on training grounds. Counsels students, conducts skill testing. Reviews, analyzes & evaluates programs, methods, materials & equipment to ensure compliance with current NFPA standards. Makes recommendations to improve lesson plans, sets up resident programs, etc. All Fire Training Officers are expected to provide 380 hours of work per year in one of the many programs we offer at the Ohio Fire Academy (e.g., Fire, EMS, Technical Rescue, Leadership Development, Instructor, Inspector, Regional Training Delivery). Seeking the following preferred specialties: Fire Training EMS Training Technical Rescue Regional/Direct Training Delivery Instructor Inspector Leadership Development Live Fire Training Unusual working conditions: May work flexible hours, exposed to unpleasant weather conditions, heat, smoke from fires, loud noises & unusual work settings. This position is intermittent and cannot exceed 1,000 hours worked in the fiscal year. All Fire Training Officers are expected to provide 380 hours per year in one of the many programs we offer at the Ohio Fire Academy. Instructional times are concentrated between February 1st & November 30th each year. A typical instructor with the OFA will require one to two years to complete all needed task books and teaching evaluations before being considered able to teach in any specific subject area. All instructors are required to complete their hours on‑campus, hybrid, regional and direct delivery instruction. Qualifications Certified as Public Safety Instructor in firefighting by the Department of Public Safety pursuant to Section 4765.55 of Revised Code; valid driver's license. Job Skills: Fire & EMS. Why Work for the State of Ohio At the State of Ohio, we provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full‑time and part‑time employees. Our benefits package includes: Medical Coverage Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave, and 11 paid holidays per year Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more) Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation) ADA Statement Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. Drug-Free Workplace The State of Ohio is a drug‑free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non‑medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug‑Free Workplace Policy (HR‑39), and as outlined in the posting. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Ohio