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University of Maryland Hiring for State Program Manager Job at College Park, MD Full Time
Position Number:
100184
Functional
Category Status:
15-Fac.Non-Tenured,Continuing Con
Applicant Search Category:
Faculty
University Authorized FTE:
1.000
Unit:
PRES-MFRI-Administration
Campus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
Vaccine Protocol
The University of Maryland has made the safety of our students, faculty and staff, and our surrounding communities a top priority. As part of that commitment, the University System of Maryland (USM) recently announced that students, faculty, and staff on USM campuses this fall, including UMD, are required to be vaccinated against COVID. As a prospective and/or a new employee at UMD, you will be required to comply with the University’s vaccination protocol. Proof of full vaccination will be required before the start of employment in order to work at any University of Maryland location. Prospective or new employees may seek a medical or religious exemption to the vaccination requirement at return.umd.edu and must have an approved exemption prior to the start of their employment.
Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the State Program Manager. The individual serving in this position administers/manages all operational activities in support of the Institute’s mission of delivering educational programs in a manner that exceeds customer expectations. State Programs outreach includes MFRI’s seven statewide regional training facilities and various county, municipal, and volunteer EMS/fire/rescue training facilities and stations. Programs are delivered by a cadre of more than 600 State-certified instructors to enhance the ability of emergency services responders to mitigate all hazard incidents.
The State Program Manager is a mid-management level position. He/she assists the Operations Section Chief in the development and implementation of various organizational action plans; participates in goal development for State Programs; motivates and provides members of the section with the tools, guidance, and supervision to achieve these goals/objectives; supervises and manages the Institute’s decentralized regional training staff, instructors, students, and physical resources to ensure a safe, effective, and efficient educational experience; ensures consistent and effective communication between State Programs and all other sections of the Institute; ensures problem resolution throughout the Institute’s decentralized, statewide community at large; participates on various committees, both within the Institute and outside fire service groups; promotes a level of operational safety among students, instructors, faculty, and staff during all training evolutions; develops/reviews policies and procedures to ensure, safe, effective and proficient training practices; reviews injury and fatality reports for emergency services and emergency services training; teaches various emergency services subjects; maintains a proactive interface and with various EMS/fire/rescue service groups locally and statewide, as well as, with a variety of stakeholders, partner groups, and other emergency services leadership team members, UMD Campus administrators, and elected/appointed officials.
The State Program Manager reports directly to the Operations Section Chief of the Institute.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in fire science, fire service management, business management, public policy, organizational management or another related field.
Maryland or National Registry EMT.
The ability to obtain MICRB Certification (Maryland Instructor Certification Review Board) within 18 months
Senior level management/administration experience in a medium to large EMS/fire/rescue service organization. Must demonstrate progressively responsible experience and leadership as it relates to the administration, management, operations, logistics, and the delivery of educational training programs; supervision, and oversight of emergency services training facilities, as well as, experience leading and/or addressing safety and risk management issues in the EMS/fire/rescue services training environment: Strong leadership skills are essential..
Maryland or National Registry EMT.
The ability to obtain MICRB Certification (Maryland Instructor Certification Review Board) within 18 months
Senior level management/administration experience in a medium to large EMS/fire/rescue service organization. Must demonstrate progressively responsible experience and leadership as it relates to the administration, management, operations, logistics, and the delivery of educational training programs; supervision, and oversight of emergency services training facilities, as well as, experience leading and/or addressing safety and risk management issues in the EMS/fire/rescue services training environment: Strong leadership skills are essential..
Preferences:
Preference will be given to those individuals who have:
- Master’s Degree
- Certification as an Instructor Trainer through the Maryland Instructor Certification Review Board (MICRB)
- Certification as a Fire Protection Specialist
- Chief Officer Designation(s) through the Center for Public Safety Excellence
- Graduation from the United States Fire Administration’s Executive Fire Officer Program and/or the successful completion of a program for Senior Executives in Government or other similar senior executive training programs
- Certification as a Nationally Registered and Maryland State Paramedic
Additional Certifications:
Additional Information:
The salary range for this position is $75,768 – $98,790
Posting Date:
08/24/2021
Closing Date:
09/08/2021
Open Until Filled
No
Best Consideration Date
Physical Demands
Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds, climb steps and roof ladders, and be able to drive state vehicles.
This position requires the ability and willingness to perform the essential roles and responsibilities of the job in a fire and EMS training environment. Individuals must have the ability to work in an office setting located near a live fire training building which could periodically cause the smell of smoke throughout the building, dependent on weather conditions. May require evening or weekend work.
Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.