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As part of the Field Programs Section, the Regional Coordinators will be responsible for oversight of the daily operations of a Regional Office/Training Center and the coordination of emergency services training programs in the counties assigned to the region.

The Regional Coordinators must possess a working knowledge of the emergency services and training coordination. The Regional Coordinator is a resource not only to the Institute but also to the jurisdictions served and should be a positive example of professionalism.

The Regional Coordinators are responsible for the supervision of full and part-time staff assigned to their respective regional offices and training centers, as well as, a cadre of part-time field instructors. This includes performance feedback and support to ensure that all employees achieve a high level of performance and productivity while supporting the mission, goals and policies of the Institute and the State Programs Section.

The Regional Coordinators must interact frequently with a number of EMS, fire and rescue organizations within the assigned region. The Regional Coordinator serves as a liaison between the Institute, the local jurisdictions, and training academies. This requires that they possess effective oral and written communication skills. The Regional Coordinator must remain fair and impartial to all parties.

The Regional Coordinators will supervise one (1) Non-exempt employee (Business Services Specialist); One (1) hourly Technician position (which may be shared by two or more employees); One (1) hourly Regional Office Assistant position if the region so requires; and all part-time instructors assigned to the Region.

Education:
Bachelor’s Degree

Experience:

Minimum of five years’ experience in fire/emergency services.

Required:
Certification, or ability to become certified as a Level II State Emergency Services Instructor within 18 months of appointment.

List the Physical Demands of Position (describe the nature of physical activity required and any unusual environmental conditions): Loading and unloading vehicles; includes textbooks, printed materials, and training equipment. Must be able to lift up to 50pounds. Good vision is also required.

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.