Fire & Rescue Trainer/Inspector I

State of North Carolina

  • Stanly County, NC
  • $45,926-80,369 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 12 days ago
Description of Work"This is a Repost. Previous applicants do not need to reapply and are still under consideration."Salary Recruitment Range: $42,926 - $70,000Salary Grade: NC12This position currently qualifies for a hybrid telework option with routine office and remote workday. The NC Department of Insurance trusts our employees to be self-motivated and successful in hybrid/remote roles. Telework options are subject to change at the discretion of management.Mission of the Department of Insurance:To promote a stable insurance market through unbiased regulation and to protect the lives and property of every citizen in all 100 counties while fostering superior, user-friendly service, courtesy, and respect.Primary Purpose of the Position: This is professional work in the Fire & Rescue Division of the Office of State Fire Marshal developing, and presenting training and programs based on the needs of local fire and rescue jurisdictions; and ensuring current Fire & Rescue Commission Standards are implemented in North Carolina. Work is performed under the general direction of a Fire & Rescue Supervisor. Work may include other duties as assigned by management. Positions will normally specialize in one of the following areas:Planning and conducting firefighting and rescue training sessions, seminars and demonstrations on municipal and rural fire fighting and prevention and a variety of rescue practices and emergency care for local fire and rescue squads across NC. Positions ensure content is up to date and use a variety of methods (for example, web-based training) to effectively deliver needed content. Positions may work with all areas of the Office of State Fire Marshal to study programs and procedures and develop interactive, web-based programs where feasible.Ensuring that fire and rescue professional standards adopted by the Fire & Rescue Commission are implemented across NC, verifying that instructors and course content meet the most current standards, verifying certification tests reflect the most current content and standards, and performing audits of tests and testing procedures for compliance. Position may also manage other Fire & Rescue Commission programs for the support of fire and rescue personnel in NC.
All positions conduct training programs in firefighting and rescue techniques for fire and rescue squad trainers and line personnel. In the event of a natural emergency or disaster, these positions serve as members of the State Emergency Response Team.This position will serve as a Lead Instructor for the North Carolina Emergency Training Center located in Stanly County.Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, local volunteer fire/rescue squads, municipal fire departments, professional organizations, and the public.
  • React under hazardous conditions created by practical demonstrations of fire and rescue training procedures.
  • Communicating effectively in a clear and concise manner, in both oral and written form.
  • Qualification as a NC Live Fire Instructor.
  • Qualification as a NC Airport Firefighter Instructor or ability to obtain within 1 year of employment.
Incentives of NC State Employment:We value our employees and offer a wide variety of competitive and family-friendly benefits. Benefits to include:
  • 12 Annual paid Holidays
  • North Carolina State Health Plan administered by AETNA
  • Supplemental Benefits including: Flexible Spending Accounts, Accident Insurance, Cancer & Specified Disease, Critical Illness, Dental and Vision
  • NC State Retirement(TSERS)
  • WeSave Employee Discounts
Learn more about new hire resources, safety, health, and wellness information, leave options, employee discounts and more by selecting the link below:.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / CompetenciesEffectiveJuly 1, 2025, candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed from the class specification. The knowledge, skills, and abilities listed in the vacancy announcement should be used as management preferences and be used to screen for the most qualified pool of applicants.
  • Considerable knowledge of the Airport Firefighter Program
  • Considerable knowledge of the Technical Rescuer Program
  • Considerable knowledge of the NC Live Fire Instructor Qualification process.
  • Basic knowledge of the techniques, practices, and use of modern technology in developing and conducting fire and rescue related programs.
  • Working knowledge of structural firefighting, hazardous materials, technical rescue, wildland fire suppression, incident management systems, certification programs, fire service inspections and rating.
Minimum Education and Experience RequirementsAssociate degree in Fire Science or related field from an appropriately accredited institution, certification as a Level II Instructor or Level II Inspector, and two years of experience in conducting state of North Carolina fire and rescue certification training programs (Programs should be on firefighting and rescue operations or certification standards or conducting fire inspections); or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Supplemental and Contact InformationFor consideration for this vacancy, all applicants must complete an on-line application using the “APPLY” button above. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting close date will be evaluated for the consideration. Applications for positions requiring specific coursework must be accompanied by a copy of the applicant's transcript.Academic Degrees must be from appropriately accredited institutions and will be verified. If you are selected for a position at DOI/IC, your academic credentials will be verified.To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the State Application. Any information omitted from your application cannot be considered for qualifying credit.The Department of Insurance/Industrial Commission may conduct criminal history checks of all job applicants recommended for employment. Failure to accurately acknowledge information on criminal convictions on the state application form will be grounds for non-consideration of applications, disciplinary action, and possible criminal prosecution.The Department of Insurance/Industrial Commission is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and uses the merit-based recruitment and selection plan to fill positions subject to the State Personnel Act with the most qualified individuals.***INCLUDE ALL RELEVANT EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE IN THE DESIGNATED EDUCATION AND WORK HISTORY SECTION ON THE FORMAL APPLICATION******Applications with "see attached" or resumes in lieu of completed education and work experience on the formal application will be deemed incomplete and will not be eligible for consideration for the vacancy***Applicants requesting and receiving an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are eligible to submit paper applications via mail or by fax.Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference under N.C.G.S .126 must submit a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. This information may be attached to the online application or be faxed on or before the closing date.Applicants may check the status of their application for a vacancy at any time by logging in to the government jobs system using the above link. Once the applicant has logged in, the status of each submitted application is documented next to each vacancy for which they have applied.NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types. For permanent and time-limited appointments:
Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.

State of North Carolina