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Prince George’s County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.

Applicant Limit Notice: Please be advised that applications for this position will be capped at a maximum of 100 submissions. Once this threshold has been reached, the posting will close, and no further applications will be accepted. We encourage interested candidates to apply promptly to ensure consideration.

Candidates who previously applied for this position do not need to reapply. Prior applications remain under consideration.

The Prince George's County Fire/Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Department is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill an Instructor I/II (Instructor 1G) position, grade G18/21, in the Training Academy.

About the Position

This is entry-level professional work responsible for the training and development requirements of a broad specialty area or in a special subject-matter field. Incumbents, under general supervision, deliver training programs, assist in curriculum development and perform related work as required. Upon the satisfactory completion of a probationary period, entry-level incumbents may be non-competitively promoted to the II full performance level at management's discretion.

About the Agency The mission of the Prince George’s County Fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Department is to serve our communities with excellence by providing the highest quality of risk reduction, fire suppression, rescue, emergency medical, and all-hazards response services to enhance the quality of life in Prince George’s County.

Examples of Work

  • Presents or coordinates the presentation of various training modules such as supervisory development, staff skills training, software applications, and personal development programs either independently or as a member of a team.
  • Collects and presents available training programs, seminars, and computer-based training products and services in support of development and purchasing efforts.
  • Coordinates development of program materials, reviews training materials and courseware, and keeps them up to date.
  • Catalogs courses and where appropriate, coordinates their presentation.
  • Assists with scheduling student training in consultation with departmental training coordinators.
  • Assists with maintaining the training calendar and schedule for the training rooms.
  • Assists with preparing the training environment and resources, including setting up computers and peripheral equipment.
  • Facilitates small group sessions and team-building exercises.
  • Prepares marketing materials to advertise training opportunities.
  • Analyzes and reports evaluation results of training programs.
  • Develops and maintains knowledge of adult learning theory.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in education, business or public administration, or a closely related field; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
An equivalent combination of education, experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered.

EACH APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Current Instructor certification as granted by the Maryland Instructor Certification Review Board (MICRB).
  • Completion of the Maryland Fire Rescue Institute (MFRI) Instructor 2 course within the last 5 years.
  • Qualified to teach Firefighter 1 and Firefighter 2 and/or Emergency Medical Technician course content.
  • Demonstrated experience in teaching at the local or community college level.
  • Fire department and emergency medical service experience and certifications.

Additional Information

Job Location: 9190 Commo Road, Cheltenham, MD 20623

Conditions of Employment: Upon selection, the candidate must:

  • Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.
  • Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned dutie
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