Fire Program Instructional Support Position

Fire Program Instructional Support Position

Salary

$63.00 Hourly

Location

Brooks Regional Training Facility. Brooks, OR

Job Type

Part-Time Hourly

Job Number

HSEC5H-26

Division

Career and Technical Education

Opening Date

09/16/2026

Closing Date

10/15/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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JOB INFORMATION

This is a part-time hourly pool recruiting experienced firefighters wanting to support the education and training of the next generation of first responders. Instructional Assistants are being recruited to support our fire program drill classes (typically Monday-Thursday). Drill courses occur at our 22 acre facility in Brooks, OR and include a large array of industry standard props and equipment making our campus one of the more developed training centers in the Pacific Northwest.

This is a part-time hourly pool. Applications are collected for possible immediate, or future college vacancies. This type of employment is temporary and often sporadic. You may only be contacted if a review of your application results in the intent to pursue your candidacy.

Chemeketa is a proud Hispanic-Serving Institution that aspires to be an inclusive environment where we honor and value the unique contributions of our diverse students, employees, and community. We seek to foster cultural competence and pursue equitable solutions that support all students in achieving their educational goals. If you are interested in joining the work of the college to pursue a supportive and inclusive culture, we encourage you to apply.

When applying for this position, please attach the electronic documents listed below. Failure to do so will result in your application being rejected as an incomplete application. Any documents you provide that are not listed will not been seen by the Search Committee.

• Resume
• Unofficial Transcripts - An electronic copy of your academic transcript(s) from an accredited institution which clearly indicate the degree awarded, and any other applicable information, must be attached with your application if you would like it considered as part of your eligibility for the position. Any applicants who earned academic credentials from outside of the United States and wish to use those credits for consideration must also upload an evaluation of college credit earned at the non-U.S. institution.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Functions:

• Assists the assigned instructor in performing instruction with developed curriculum
• Assists in the preparation for instruction under the direction of the assigned instructor; including the utilization of specific hardware that is specific for EMS, computer software, and teaching modalities to assure student success
• Assists instructor in identifying student processes, in relation to course timelines
• Ensures safe working practices that both meet the Chemeketa safety policies but also the industry standards for the profession.
• Assists in the instruction of proper use and care of tools
• Assist in the instruction of technically specific tools in a safe manner to ensure that all students are adhering to a technical standard that will mimic true emergency management
• Assists the instructor in ensuring that class endings are orderly and complete, and that tools and supplies are returned to the proper storage; including technical maintenance of the high-fidelity equipment utilized in the specialized training for the EMS programs
• Assists in the preparation of facilities and materials for instruction; assures all technical equipment is in good working order and prepared for the technically specific skills be demonstrated in the formative and summative experiences
• Assists in maintaining clean work areas and classrooms as outlined for Chemeketa and the industry standards; assures classroom, medical transport units, and simulated patient transport equipment are properly cleaned and disinfected
• Assists in the distribution and maintenance of supplies used in the training area including proper function of highly sensitive equipment used for training to assure proper formative and summative skills can be performed as close to a true emergency

Institutional Expectations:

• Embraces diversity and actively collaborates effectively with a variety of students, staff and the public from diverse cultural, social, economic and educational backgrounds
• Participates in recruitment and retention of students at an individual and institutional level in promotion of student success
• Embraces, understands and uses appropriate technology tools to accomplish job functions
• Provides high quality, effective service to internal and external customers through continuous improvement and adoption of lean office practices

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS

Your application will be scored based on the minimum qualifications, core competencies, and preferred qualifications. If you are unsure whether you meet all of the qualifications listed below, we encourage you to apply and address through your application materials all of the relevant education, transferable skills, and related experience that makes you a great candidate for this position. Please ensure you include all information on your application which you wish to be considered.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate Degree from an accredited institution in Paramedicine, Fire Suppression, Criminal Justice or a closely related field

• AND-

Possess seven or more years of work experience in emergency services

• AND-

Current active industry employment

• AND-

Current Certifications: National Fire Protection Agency Firefighter I & II, Hazardous Materials Operations, and National Fire Protection Agency Instructor I

• OR-

A combination of education and industry experience that appropriately demonstrates preparedness to successfully deliver the requisite position functions

• AND-

Current Certifications: National Fire Protection Agency Firefighter I & II, Hazardous Materials Operations, and National Fire Protection Agency Instructor I

Core Competencies

• Ability to communicate with students and staff to convey technical information
• Bicultural/multicultural skills sufficient to select appropriate behaviors, values and attitudes within different cultures during interactions with others

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching experience
• Bilingual English/Spanish

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Part-time hourly positions will not exceed 900 working hours per fiscal year
• All positions at Chemeketa are required to be available for work onsite as requested by the college.
• Requires flexible work schedule to meet program needs, which may include evenings and/or weekends
• This position may require the use of your personal vehicle for transportation between campus locations
• If requested, you must supply official transcripts within 30-days of hire
• Employees must maintain Oregon, Washington or Idaho residency as a condition of employment.
• Successful applicants for designated positions must successfully pass a background inquiry, which may include criminal, driving, credit and full background checks. Only information relevant to the position will be considered. An individual with negative information on their background inquiry will not necessarily be denied employment.
• Providing false information will result in rejection of an application, employment offer or dismissal

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Heavy Work: Exerting 50-100 pounds of force occasional and/or 25-50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10-20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

VETERANS PREFERENCE

Applicants are eligible to use Veterans Preference when applying with Chemeketa Community College in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230 and 408.235; and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Preference will be given only if the applicant meets the minimum criteria of the position and electronically attach the required documentation at the time of application.

For information regarding Veterans Preference qualifications, visit http://www.oregonjobs.org/DAS/STJOBS/vetpoints.shtmlq

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR VETERANS PREFERENCE

• One of the following:

• MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) -OR-

• Letter from the US Dept. of Veterans Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension -OR-

• Certification that discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate

• In addition to one of the above documents, Disabled Veterans must also submit one of the following:

• A copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs -OR-

• Certification that medical separation from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.

You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/

• Please Note: As part of the first round of screening, the committee will conduct an anonymous review of the application materials and will not be able to view any personally identifiable information. Please be sure that your application is complete and thoroughly depicts how you meet the minimum qualifications, core competencies and preferred qualifications.

Required documents must be provided at the time of application. Any applications which do not have the required documents attached will be considered incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Chemeketa makes employment decisions based solely on the candidates demonstrated competencies as related to successful performance in the position.

PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS

Chemeketa Community College is considered a qualifying public employer for the purposes of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, full-time employees working at the College may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan. Questions regarding your loan eligibility should be directed to your loan servicer or to the US Department of Education.

LEGAL COMPLIANCE

Chemeketa Community College does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, immigration or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, familial status, pregnancy, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law in any area, activity, or operation of the College.

Chemeketa Community College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

For inquiries regarding the College's nondiscrimination policy, contact the following:

• For students with disabilities: Section 504/ADA Coordinator in Student Accessibility Services, 503.399.5279

• For employees with disabilities: Vice President of Governance & Administration, 503.399.2537

• For sex-based discrimination: Title IX Coordinator, 503.584.7323

• For equal employment opportunities or affirmative action: Affirmative Action Officer in Human Resources, 503.315.4586

To request this publication in an alternative format, please call 503.399.5192. For language access, please call 503.315.4586.

WHY CHEMEKETA

Chemeketa Community College is the third largest post-secondary institution in Oregon, with approximately 50,000 students enrolled from a diversity of backgrounds. Chemeketa has seven locations, Salem campus, Yamhill Valley campus, Brooks Regional Training facility, Woodburn center, Dallas center, Center for Business & Industry and Viticulture at Eola. Chemeketa's district encompasses nearly 2,700 square miles of the Mid-Willamette Valley and includes all of Marion, Polk, and most of Yamhill counties with a small portion of Linn county. About 465,000 citizens live in the district, with Salem, the capitol city of the state of Oregon, comprising the largest single concentration of citizens. Overall enrollment increased by 35% in the last five years.

Mission

Chemeketa Community College values access and diversity which is affirmed by how we care, collaborate, and innovate with each other and the community. We promise to actively support student learning from precollege to transfer or to the workplace and lifelong learning by focusing on student success, quality, and sustainability in all of our practices and by being responsible stewards of our resources.

Diversity

We are a college community enriched by the diversity of our students, staff, and community members. Each individual and group has the potential to contribute in our learning environment. Each has dignity. To diminish the dignity of one is to diminish the dignity of us all.

01

Please select the response from below that most closely matches your highest level of education as related to this position. To receive full consideration, your application and your attached transcript(s) must clearly support your response.

• I have not received a High School Diploma or GED
• I have a High School Diploma or GED
• I have completed some college coursework but have not received a degree
• I have an Associate degree from an accredited institution
• I have a Bachelors degree from an accredited institution
• I have completed some graduate coursework but have not received a degree
• I have a Masters degree from an accredited institution
• I have a Doctorate degree from an accredited institution

02

Please indicate the number of years of work experience that you possess in emergency services.

• No experience
• Six months of experience, but less than one year of experience
• One year of experience or more, but less than two years of experience
• Two years of experience or more, but less than three years of experience
• Three years of experience or more, but less than four years of experience
• Four years of experience or more, but less than five years of experience
• Five years of experience or more, but less than six years of experience
• Six years of experience or more, but less than seven years of experience
• Seven years of experience or more, but less than eight years of experience
• Eight years of experience or more, but less than nine years of experience
• Nine years of experience or more, but less than ten years of experience
• Ten years of experience or more

03

Are you actively employed in the industry?

• Yes
• No

04

Which of the following certifications do you possess? Please note that you must upload copy of your relevant certifications in order to be considered. Please review the Minimum Qualifications.

• National Fire Protection Agency Firefighter I
• National Fire Protection Agency Firefighter II
• Hazardous Materials Operations
• National Fire Protection Agency Instructor I

05

Are you bilingual in English/Spanish?

• No, I cannot read, write or speak in Spanish.
• Yes, I am able to read and write in Spanish, but I cannot speak Spanish.
• Yes, I can speak Spanish, but I am unable to read and/or write in Spanish.
• Yes, I am able to read, write and speak in both Spanish and English fluently.

06

I understand that my application will not be considered unless I: Attach all required documents as specified in the job announcement. Submit a complete application form which clearly demonstrates the minimum qualifications for the position. * Have removed my social security number from all my documents, including transcripts. Please review the supplemental information section of the job announcement for specific information about required documents. Documents containing protected information will be considered incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be considered by the committee.

• Yes

Required Question

Employer Chemeketa Community College

Address 4000 Lancaster Dr. NE

Salem, Oregon, 97305

Phone 503.399.5009

Website http://www.chemeketa.edu