Search suggestions:

hiring immediately
part time
full time
work from home
part time evening
no experience
warehouse
remote work from home
receptionist
remote
library
pharmacist
usa
Wichita
United States
Houston
Dallas
Oklahoma City
Hutchinson
Edmond
Columbus
Richmond
Atlanta
Kansas City
Baton Rouge
Chicago
Tulsa
San Antonio
Apply

DFPC Firefighter - Regional Fire Training Specialist

Colorado Department of Public Safety
$83,268 - $99,936 a year
Lakewood, Colorado
Full time
1 day ago

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

An eligible list established with this recruitment may be used to fill other similar positions within the Colorado Department of Public Safety in the next 12 months.

While the full salary range for this position is listed, employees are normally hired towards the lower end of the range.

This position is expected to be fully remote depending on the successful candidate's location. If located in the Denver/Lakewood area Hybrid may be required.

Our Mission - Engaged employees working together to safeguard lives and to provide diverse public safety services to local communities

Our Vision -Creating safer and more resilient communities across Colorado

Our Core Values –Unity, Honor, Service

At CDPS we nurture a centric culture driven by our commitment of creating a safer Colorado, an inclusive workplace where everyone can be their own authentic self. We model a culture of collaboration, support and growth to our employees. Our culture has public service focus, and we strive to provide innovative solutions and services to our fellow Coloradans!

Careers with a purpose:

If you are passionate about public safety service, and are eager to dedicate your career to serving Coloradans, this is the organization you want to join!

We are committed to providing public safety services to our fellow Coloradans in their times of greater needs such as: safety on our roads, preparing and mitigating environmental disasters, disaster recovery, combating crime, school safety, and victim recovery.

You’ll have the opportunity to challenge yourself and acquire new capabilities to build a rewarding and fulfilling career while making a difference in our community!

ABOUT THE WORK UNIT

The mission of the Division of Fire Prevention and Control Professional Qualifications and Training (DFPC PQT) Section is to promote excellence in public safety by delivering quality training and developing and upholding professional standards for Colorado’s emergency responders. The Division’s purpose in the broadest sense is to maintain a highly-skilled, professional and ethical public safety workforce that provides excellent service to the citizens of Colorado.

The purpose of the DFPC PQT Fire Training and Certification Program is to implement standards for the training and certification of Colorado’s 20,000 Fire Service Professionals. For over 30 years, Colorado’s fire programs have assisted in preparing career and volunteer firefighters and other emergency responders who serve and protect Coloradoans every day. In 1979, the Colorado Legislature established the Fire Training and Certification Program.

ABOUT THE JOB

The position is for the sole purpose of providing training programs to local emergency response agencies through the delivery and use of our training equipment. The purpose of this position is to develop, deliver, and present a wide range of fire service related training programs in all aspects of public safety emergency response; to identify issues and programs relating to the fire service in Colorado; provide assistance to fire department training programs, develop curricula, and assist with coordination of special training programs; and coordinate and interact as a liaison for National Fire Academy outreach programs. Ensure professional performance and compliance of Colorado's public safety personnel and agencies with respect to DFPC Policies and Procedures and Administrative Rules.

Program Management

Administration

Maintenance & Delivery

Needs Assessment

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

APPEAL RIGHTS
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for the position, you may protest the action by filing an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the date you receive notice of the elimination. Also, if you wish to challenge the selection and comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the receipt of notice or knowledge of the action you are challenging. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for more information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at www.colorado.gov/spb. A standard appeal form is available at: www.colorado.gov/spb. If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within 10 days of your receipt of notice or knowledge of the action: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination.

Supplemental Information

ARE YOU IN NEED OF AN ACCOMODATION?

If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to Human Resources at [email protected] .

EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION STATEMENTT

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
Colorado Department of Public Safety is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our Human Resources department at [email protected] .

NOTIFICATIONS
All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be via email. Include your current working email address on your application and check your email frequently as you could receive time sensitive correspondence regarding this position. We highly recommend that you set up your email to accept messages from "state.co.us" and "[email protected]" addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email.

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY - RECRUITMENT TIMELINE INFORMATION

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $83,268.00 - $99,936.00 per year

Benefits:

Shift:

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Lakewood, CO 80215

Save Apply
Report job
Other Job Recommendations:

Entry Level Firefighter/EMT-Basic (Firefighter II)

Anne Arundel County Fire Department
Maryland
$38,265 - $52,396 a year
Controlled Dangerous Substance Test (CDS) 1. The Written Examination and Oral Assessment are scheduled in person on Saturday, July...
2 days ago

Probationary Firefighter

City of Lubbock
Lubbock County, Texas
The Probationary Firefighter Entrance Exam will be given on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center located...
1 day ago

Fire Sprinkler Inspector

Chattanooga Fire Protection
Cherokee County, Georgia
$18 - $33 an hour
  • Conduct thorough inspections of fire sprinkler systems to...
  • Read and interpret schematics to diagnose issues within fire...
18 hours ago

Lieutenant

City of Manchester
Coffee County, Tennessee
are under the Manchester Fire Rescue chain of command (Chief-Captain-Lt-Driver-Firefighter) Work is performed in assisting...
4 days ago

Firefighter

City of Spartanburg
Spartanburg County, South Carolina
Under general supervision, answers and responds to calls and alarms related to fire and rescue emergencies exercising sound...
1 week ago