Public Safety Training Facility Technician
The Buncombe County Public Safety Training Center is a dynamic state-of-the-art facility that provides training for all first responder disciplines in Buncombe County as well as agencies throughout Western North Carolina. This includes but is not limited to: Fire, EMS, Law Enforcement, Urban Search and Rescue, and Emergency Management, as well as multiple state and federal agencies. The Public Safety Training center is a division of Buncombe County Emergency Services.
Purpose of the position:
The purpose of this position is to perform technical work at the Public Safety Training Facility for Buncombe County.
Minimum Education, Training and/or Experience (required at time of hire): High school diploma or GED, and a minimum of two (2) years progressively increasing experience in EMS, Fire, Emergency Management or Law Enforcement; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Additional Training and Experience: Possession of one or more of the following certificates issued by the State of North Carolina: Fire Instructor, Law Enforcement Instructor, EMS Instructor, or Emergency Management Instructor preferred.
License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation: Possession of a valid Driver License license.
Essential Functions of the position:
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Participate in supporting new and existing training programs.
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Ensure that the facility remains in compliance with environmental and safety regulations per NC DEHNR, OSHA, EPA etc. Assist in regulatory audits and in any necessary corrective actions.
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Assist in the preventative maintenance of equipment to include checking the status and condition of equipment.
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Assists in preparing reports and maintaining a variety of records.
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Repair, replace, and adjust equipment and components to include rotating, aligning, and charging and discharging equipment.
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Perform maintenance and cleaning work for the upkeep of the apparatus, equipment, buildings and grounds.
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Performs other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
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General knowledge of all local, state, and federal certification requirements for public safety programs.
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General knowledge of firefighting procedures, techniques, and apparatus.
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General knowledge of emergency medical procedures and techniques
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Skill in the use of computers and commitment to use of technology
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Ability to interpret and carry out instructions and assignments.
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Ability to enforce safety rules, regulations, and policies firmly, objectively, and tactfully.
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Ability to express ideas effectively orally and in writing.
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Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.
Buncombe County Government realizes the importance of a diverse professional workforce and the need to foster a responsive and innovative organizational culture, one that fully engages all of our employees, honoring and building on each employee's unique experiences, opinions, and perspective.
