Intra-department Fire Training Officer

INTRA-DEPARTMENT

JOB OPENING

CITY OF FARMINGTON

JOB POSTING #135: Fire Training Officer

NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 1

DEPARTMENT: Fire Department

WORK LOCATION: Varied

PAY RANGE: $77,070 - $119,829 annually

PAY GRADE: P

HOURS WORKED: Varied

DAYS WORKED: Fire Admin Schedule

TYPE OF POSITION: Regular, Full-Time

APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED THROUGH: Saturday, August 1st, 2026

JOB DUTIES

Resumes submitted without a City of Farmington Application will not be considered in our job selection process.

The position of Training Officer will be assigned to Fire Administration. The work schedule may be adjusted as necessary to reflect the training needs of the organization.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Reports to the Training Chief and/or Deputy Fire Chief.

Participates in the development and implementation of the Department's training programs, goals, objectives and policies.

Instructs, plans and schedules training assignments for Fire Department personnel.

Manages Fire Department personnel training records.

Assures assignments are completed in an orderly and expedient manner.

Assists with identifying shift training needs and appropriately schedules apparatus to insure the response coverage is maintained at all times.

Using excellent customer service skills, establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other employees, officials, and all members of the general public.

Acts as a mentor within the Training Division of the Fire Department as it relates to employee development.

Oversees the coordination of the Recruit Academy for new hires.

Presents programs to the community on safety, medical, hazardous materials, fire prevention, and other related subjects.

May be assigned to, or assist with, special projects as directed.

Attendance at work is an essential function of this position.

Operates a personal computer, radio and other communication equipment.

Maintains an awareness of the Department's budget process.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The functions and requirements of this job are subject to change as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

QUALIFICATIONS

This position is subject to the City of Farmington's Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy which includes, pre-employment testing, post-accident testing, random testing, reasonable suspicion testing, return to duty testing, and follow-up testing.

Possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record for the past three years. Must be able to maintain a driver's license applicable to Fire Department apparatus.

Must have a minimum rank of AIC Captain.

Must have the ability to articulate and concisely communicate orally and in writing.

Must maintain a thorough knowledge of modern firefighting practices, fire service policy and procedures, NFPA standards, building construction, ISO evaluations, fire prevention practices, fire apparatus, tools, and equipment.

Must acquire a New Mexico State certified EMT-B (Emergency Medical Training - Basic, or higher) within 12 months of hire.

Must maintain current physical requirements for National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards.

• NPFA 1582 (Comprehensive occupational medical program for Fire Departments)
• NPFA 1583 (Standard on Health-Related Fitness Program for Fire Department Members)

Employee must meet annual medical requirements outlined in NMAC Reg. 11.5.2.10 C (5) and (6).

Working knowledge of inspection techniques, building and fire codes.

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

Works under the general supervision of the Training Chief and/or as appropriate the Deputy Fire Chief.

This position has the responsibility to participate in and comply with the City's Environmental, Health, and Safety program.

IFSAC Fire Instructor I and Incident Safety Officer certifications, or equivalent.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

Emergency medical aid equipment, extrication equipment, fire apparatus, fire pumps, hoses, and other standard firefighting equipment, ladders, radio, pager, personal computer, phone and other office equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands, or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk or hear, and taste or smell.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, and occasionally drag up to 200 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus (outlined in NMAC Reg. 11.5.2.10 C (5) and (6)).

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works inside and outside and in all weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in extreme heights, precarious places and is exposed to intense heat and/or cold, wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock and vibration.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, except during certain firefighting or EMT activities when noise levels may be loud.

TESTING REQUIREMENTS:

May be any or all of the following: Written-test, Assessment Center, Tactical Exercise, and/or Oral Interview(s).

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M/F/D/V

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