Training Officer

Thank you for considering a career at Port Houston. We appreciate your interest in joining our team. By applying, you are taking an important step toward advancing your career with an organization committed to excellence.

Port Houston offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a diverse, inclusive work environment. Joining our team means embarking on a fulfilling career path with opportunities for growth and impact.

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Position Summary:

Evaluates and implements training procedures and training activities of the fire department units and their personnel. Develops and maintains a current overall training program that is compliant with the Texas Commission on Fire Protection, International Fire Service Accreditation Congress, and compatible with National Fire Protection Association Codes and standards and to ensure its implementation through written reports, drills, refresher, and continuing education training as 
required. Maintains comprehensive and compliant records for inspection by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection and the United States Coast Guard.

Key Responsibilities/Duties: 

• Schedule, coordinate and conduct, personally and with station level instructors, continuing education training hours to meet the Texas Commission on Fire Protection and Texas Department of Health Services requirements
• Routinely visit fire stations for review of training, equipment, and testing records and for distribution of Port Houston and departmental information and equipment
• Conduct testing for the Port Houston Fire Department Phase Program
• Develop, maintain, schedule, and administer Texas Commission on Fire Protection compliant training programs on Marine Firefighter, Hazardous Materials Technician, Driver Operator/Pumper, Fire Officer, and Fire Instructor
• Maintain training aids, lesson plans, training records and equipment records for planned or impromptu inspections by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection
• Schedule formal training with Channel Industries Mutual Aid (CIMA), Federal Emergency Management Administration, National Fire Academy, Texas Emergency Services Training Institute or any recognized Federal, state or private sector training organization, as may be necessary, to maintain the highest level of readiness for any request for emergency services within Port Houston’s jurisdiction
• Respond to requests for emergency services on any incidents when requested and reports to the Incident Commander as a Safety Officer
• Act in accordance with Port Houston core values (respect, excellence, accountability, diligence, and you)
• Perform other duties as needed

Education/Experience:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required
• 3+ years of related firefighting experience required

License/Certification:

• A current, valid Texas driver's license is required
• Fire Officer I certification required
• TCFP Structural Firefighter basic certification required
• TCFP Hazardous Materials Technician certification required
• TCFP Marine Firefighter basic certifications required
• Fire Service Instructor III certification required
• Emergency Medical Technician basic required
• A Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) must be obtained within 30 days of appointment, and be maintained for the duration of employment

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Behaviors:

• Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups
• Knowledge of the measurement of training effects
• Knowledge of Port Houston and department procedures, rules and regulations
• Knowledge of structural, marine and industrial firefighting
• Knowledge of current fireboat operations and maintenance
• Knowledge of personal protective equipment
• Knowledge of apparatus require for emergency situation
• Knowledge of firefighting methods
• Knowledge of emergency medical methods and procedures
• Knowledge of behavioral science
• Coordination and time management skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Organization and time management skills
• Public speaking skills
• Teaching skills
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage material resources
• Ability to monitor and assess

Key Competencies Required:

• Communication
• Developing Others
• Effective Presentations
• Motivates Others
• Planning and Organizing
• Safety

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Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but due to open office environment noise level may occasionally be high.  To apply, please go to porthouston.com/careers.  Only applications submitted through the Port Houston Careers website will be acknowledged.  Port Houston is an equal opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program supervised by the U.S. Government.

Disclaimer:

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

We appreciate your interest in Port Houston. Port Houston is an equal employment opportunity employer. Port Houston’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Port Houston also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Application must be completed in full.