Training Instructor

This position is located in the District of Columbia Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department Training Academy. The EMS Paramedic Instructor is primarily responsible for instructing courses for continuing education which include NAEMT, American Heart Association, and other courses specified by the EMS Supervisory Training Administrator and DFC of Training for members and other DC and federal agencies. The primary purpose of the position is to serve as an instructor for paramedic recertification and certification courses for EMT and Paramedic Programs for members and other DC and federal agencies.

Under the direction of operations, provide basic and paramedic care to the sick and injured in the pre-hospital environment. Duties and Responsibilities Instructs DC Department of Health EMS protocol classes. Receives recommendations and constructive criticism from managerial and supervisory personnel regarding modifications to existing training courses, implementation of new training course materials, training needs, and objectives.

Demonstrates and evaluates skills sessions and practical skills testing. Maintains and keeps in excellent working order all training and EMS operations and testing and·practical equipment and report all deficiencies to the EMS Training Supervisory Administrator. Identifies and provides a list of the current editions of textbooks, workbooks, training aids, and other related material germane to instruction and resources for the members and the EMS training staff.

Participates in course improvements and maintenance by adjusting or supplementing prescribed course materials and recommend modifications in order to update and improve various aspects of the courses taught. Conducts fomial classroom training within and outside the DC Fire and EMS Department's Training Academy facilities. Provides instruction in DC Fire and EMS Department's departmental rules, regulations, policies and procedures and new EMS skills, knowledge and standards.

Qualifications and Education Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study - education or a subject area related to the position to be filled. or Teaching or instructing in an adult education program, secondary school, college, military installation, or industrial establishment in the appropriate field(s). Supervising or administering a training program.

Development or review of training/course materials, aids, devices, etc., and evaluation of training results. Work in the occupation or subject-matter field of the position to be filled that required training or instructing others on a regular basis. License and Certification Must possess and maintain ACLS and CPR Certified as an American Heart Association Instructor.

Should possess and maintain Advanced Medical Life Support, Pre-hospital Trauma Life Support, Emergency Pediatric Care or Pediatric Advanced Life Support. Attains and maintains a DC DOH paramedic provider and ALS instructor's card within 3 months. Attains and maintains PHLS AND AMLS Instructor certification within 1 year.

Attains Fire Service Instructor I and II certification within 1 year. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license at all times. Working Condition/Environment Work is performed in an office and/or classroom setting that is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated.

Normal safety precautions are required. Other Significant Facts Tour of Duty: Monday - Friday 7:00am-3:00pm Pay Plan, Series, Grade: CS-1712-12 Promotional Potential: No Known Promotion Potential Duration of Appointment: Career Service – Regular Appt Collective Bargaining Unit: This position is not covered under the collective bargaining agreement. Position Designation: This position is designated as a Safety Sensitive position and is subject to mandatory pre-employment and periodic Criminal Background Checks and Traffic Records Checks (as applicable).

Your position involves duties or responsibilities caring for, or ensuring the well-being of vulnerable persons, and is considered safety sensitive. This position is designated as a Safety Sensitive position and is subject to mandatory pre-employment and periodic Criminal Background Checks and Traffic Records Checks. This position is also subject to mandatory pre-employment and random Drug and Alcohol Testing.

Safety-sensitive positions, including those for which testing is required by law, are subject to the following drug and alcohol tests: (1) pre-employment, (2) random, (3) reasonable suspicion, (4) post-accident or incident, and (5) return-to-duty or follow-up. The position that you have been appointed to or occupy and which is listed above is designated as safety-sensitive and is therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing. In this position, you may be disqualified from employment based on the presence of marijuana in test results, even if you possess a medical card authorizing the use of medical marijuana.

Residency Preference: Applicants claiming “Residency Preference” will be required to maintain residency in the District of Columbia for a minimum of seven (7) years. Failure to do so may result in forfeiture of employment. EEO Statement: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.