Fire Education & Testing Coordinator

About Us:

The Emergency Medical Services is a division of the Ohio Department of Public Safety. They are responsible for Certification of all emergency medical service and fire service providers in the state of Ohio and certification of fire and EMS instructors; Accreditation and chartering of fire and EMS training institutions and approval of EMS continuing education sites; Collection and analysis of EMS incident data; “Lead agency” for the state’s trauma system; Support of the EMS for Children (EMSC) program; and Regulation of private medical transportation services (air medical, ambulance, MoICU, and ambulette).

Ohio Department of Public Safety – Emergency Medical Services

Work Hours: 8:00AM to 5:00PM some off-site evening & weekend work; travel with occasional overnight stay required.

Report In Location: 1970 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43223

Perks of Working for the Ohio Department of Public Safety

• Multiple pay increases over your first years of service!
• Free Onsite Gym and Walking Path!
• What You'll Do As A Fire Education & Testing Coordinator:

• Free Parking!

• Daycare On-Site!

• Cafeteria On-Site!

• Multiple pay increases over your first years of service!
• Free Onsite Gym and Walking Path!
• What You'll Do As A Fire Education & Testing Coordinator:

Within Emergency Medical Services (EMS), provide program direction by relieving superior of a variety of difficult duties pertaining to the EMS & Fire Education training & testing programs:

• Manage & oversee the accreditation of EMS training & testing programs as approved by the State Board of Emergency Medical, Fire, & Transportation Services (EMFTS); Respond to programmatic issues or needs of leadership, staff or participating EMS & Fire agencies;
• Create & manage test development plans & timelines; Develop & maintain documentation related to the exam development process, standard-setting studies, & validation efforts;
• Assist in the management of secure item banks & track the status of all test questions & associated data, including imports & exports of test files;
• Create & implement structures & methodologies for both cognitive & psychomotor skills to ensure comprehensive coverage;
• Identify, recruit, & train qualified subject matter experts (SME) to assist with the review & validation of test content; Organize & lead meetings & workshops with SMEs to guide them through exam development;
• Design & maintain databases for online testing system to ensure quality, reliability, & security; Analyze data & identify any functionality or performance defects; Develop solutions to improve functionality;
• Utilize state vehicle to visit EMS & fire training institutions in order to manage &/or conduct on-site reviews related to test administration & accreditation;
• Formulate & implement program policy & procedure; Develop & maintain exam request policies & processes for fire charters & EMS accredited training programs; Implement & enforce strict security protocols to prevent test content from being compromised; Prepare & present test administration updates to stakeholders & committees;
• Serve as a liaison with EMS & fire training program directors, authorizing officials, coordinators & instructors;
• Oversee the chartering of fire training programs & conduct site visits required for issuing initial charters &/or renewal of existing chartered fire training programs;
• Assist with curriculum & course objective development; Review curriculum of out of state applicants for compliance with Ohio minimum training standards;
• Assist with the development & implementation of fire training policies & application procedures regarding fire training charters; Ensure compliance with policies & procedures as they pertain to accreditation & chartering;
• Serve as liaison with various boards, committees & subcommittees, on issues related to training sites, program coordinators, instructors, & curricula, as needed;
• Review OAC rules related to EMS & fire training institutions; Ensure accredited institutions & chartered fire training programs are complying with OAC rules; Recommend rule review & changes as it affects EMS & fire training programs;
• Create, update & maintain records (hardcopy & electronic) pertaining to audits & training programs;
• Provide documentation of findings of site visits & audits to the appropriate EMS staff for review, approval &/or next steps;
• Assist other staff members with related duties as needed (e.g., reciprocity applications, instructor training, individual certifications, investigations of Ohio Revised Code (ORC) or Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) violations, etc.);
• Develop & deliver presentations pertaining to EMS policies & processes; Furnish information & explain programs to the public; Organize materials for displays & partner organizations;
• Oversee the development of other EMS print material (i.e., forms, fact cards, post cards, information sources, etc.); Ensure all documents are maintained in accordance with current record retentions schedules;
• Serve as liaison to the State Emergency Operations Center;
• Represent administrator at meetings, trainings & conferences;
• Perform other related duties as assigned;

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At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

4 yrs. trg. or 4 yrs. exp. in business administration management science or public administration. 

-Or completion of undergraduate core program in business administration, management science or public administration; AND 2 yrs. trg. or 2 yrs. exp. in supervisory, administrative &/or managerial position. 

-Or completion of undergraduate core program in academic field commensurate with program area to be assigned per approved Position Description on file; AND 2 yrs. trg. or 2 yrs. exp. in supervisory, administrative &/or managerial position or staff position involving planning, research &/or policy/procedure development. 

-Or 1 yr. exp. as Program Administrator 1, 63122. 

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above 

• Minimum Qualifications: Completion of an undergraduate core program in Emergency Medical Services (EMS); Fire Service; Training, Education & Testing; &/or related field of study.
• Job Skills: Program Management

This position requires a valid driver’s license to operate state-owned vehicle or must be able to provide own transportation.

A BCI fingerprint check, and background check, may be required on all selected applicants.

To request a disability accommodation, please email HRRequestADA@dps.ohio.gov as soon as possible, or at least 48 hours prior to the above referenced testing or interview date so any necessary arrangements may be made in a timely manner.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.