Position Summary

Western Technical College is a preferred employer in the 7 Rivers Region Western and is committed to providing a safe and respectful workplace for all co-workers. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about helping others learn, dedicated to serving students, and committed to the principles of equity and social justice. Western believes that serving the full breadth of our student and co-worker populations requires cultural competency and enthusiasm for diversity of all kinds. We recognize the intersectional nature of discrimination and are committed to counteracting these biases and eliminating the effects they have had on our students, co-workers, and communities. If you are a motivated individual who can contribute to excellence in teaching, learning, social justice and equity, please consider this employment opportunity at Western.

Instructors are responsible for preparing and providing quality curriculum, instruction, and assessment that leads to student success. Recognizing the diverse backgrounds of students, instructors foster student growth and prepare them for success in the workplace and/or a pathway to further education. This position works to promote social justice within the division and the larger academic institution.

Instruction will be primarily face-to-face with some hybrid teaching

Teaching terms would be: Spring/Fall with a July 1, 2024 start date

Essential Functions

1. Maintain and uphold the College values of Learning, Excellence, Accountability, Diversity, Student Success, Teamwork, Integrity, and Respect.

2. Instruction - Supporting Actions Include:

• Prepares coherent lesson plans which align with competency based learning and reflect knowledge of subject matter and the students in the course.
• Delivers course via multiple modes of delivery.
• Scaffolds and differentiates instruction so that all students can engage with the content in a rigorous and thought- provoking manner.
• Assists all students in learning content knowledge in support of the College SuccessAbilities.
• Understands and incorporates a variety of teaching methods, assessments, and technologies that align with class objectives, course competencies, and program outcomes.
• Uses a variety of formative assessments to gauge student learning, adjust instruction, and provide timely feedback to students.
• Incorporates performance-based assessment strategies and other forms of summative assessments.
• Collaborates with other programs, faculty, and teams to support learning.
• Collaborates with all students and Western staff to retain students and assist them in being successful.

3. Classroom Management - Supporting Actions Include:

• Uses student feedback and other data for continuous improvement.
• Is accessible, available, and responsive to support a safe, positive learning environment.
• Understands and conveys the student code of conduct.
• Supports student success through referrals to appropriate student services.
• Defines and utilizes clear classroom policies and procedures that supports a positive learning environment and academic risk taking.
• Maintains labs, classrooms, and clinical spaces for safety, functionality, and sustainability.

4. Professional and Academic Leadership - Supporting Actions Include:

• Develops and continually revises curriculum that reflects diverse perspectives, SuccessAbilities and technical content to meet industry or regulatory standards.
• Engages in reflective practice.
• Participates in ongoing development to continually refine teaching methods through College trainings and professional development opportunities.
• Models the College Values of Learning, Excellence, Accountability, Diversity, Student Success, Integrity, Teamwork, and Respect.
• Implements the Core Values with the end result of student success.
• Actively participates in College initiatives and work groups (e.g. hiring committees, learning teams, etc.)
• Works collaboratively within program/department to support orientation, registration, advising, mentoring, recruiting, and other activities.
• Maintains necessary credentials and professional development in accordance with Higher Learning Commission,
• WTCS Faculty Quality Assurance System, other program accreditation or individual occupational licensures and state and federal law.
• Develops ongoing partnerships with students, coworkers, supervisors and the community.
• Uses College systems to maintain class records and develop curriculum.
• Uses data to measure quality outcomes related to student success and design improvement strategies as appropriate to maintain program/department integrity.

5. Complete all required College training and responsible for maintaining the skills necessary to complete the essential functions of the position as defined by the department.

6. Student Success is the cornerstone of Western's culture and the college may assign employees as needed to other areas or additional duties to foster this success.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Occupational Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree
• 2 years (4000 hrs) occupational experience with one year occupational experience in the last 5 years

Preferred Qualifications:

• Teaching experience
• Fire Fighter 2 Certification
• Fire Inspector Certification
• Fire Emergency Services Instructor 2 Certification

Required Certification/Licenses:

• Eligible for/or meets WTCS Faculty Quality Assurance System requirements.

Testing:

• Hearing Baseline Test and Audiogram

Portage Fire Rescue is seeking candidates for a newly created ambulance service. Submit the general employment application, resume and additional documents to Fire Chief Troy Haase at 119 W. Pleasant Street, Portage, WI 53901 or via email at troy.haase@portagewi.gov.

Portage Fire Rescue is in the process of adding a new paramedic emergency medical service to expand their response capabilities in the City of Portage as well as the Townships of Caledonia, Lewiston, Pacific, and Fort Winnebago. Portage Fire Rescue is a highly skilled and dedicated combination fire department that serves an area of 170 square miles with a population of approximately 16,400 people. The Department currently employs seven full-time personnel, 23 paid-on-call personnel, and one administrative assistant. In 2023, the Fire Department answered 527 fire/rescue calls for service.

The new emergency medical service brings a lot of excitement to the department with a plan to hire 14 full-time EMS personnel to operate all new state of the art ambulances and equipment. The hiring process will start May 24, 2024 with a start date of November 5, 2024. There will be a 7 to 8-week recruit academy and a go live date of January 1, 2025. The department will staff six EMS personnel on all three shifts to provide the ability to staff three ambulances 24/7. Each shift will have a Paramedic Lieutenant or Captain to manage day to day activities. The new EMS service will respond to approximately 2500 emergency calls annually. The service will only respond to 911 calls.

The department will be filling positions of EMT, AEMT, Paramedic, Paramedic Lieutenant, and Paramedic Captain. The full requirements to be hired for these positions are listed in the job descriptions on the City of Portage webpage.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Oversee and manage day-to-day operations of the Town of Sheboygan Volunteer Fire Department including planning, organizing, directing, and administering all operations (fire suppression, rescue, fire inspections, fire prevention, E.M.S. services). Supervise Fire Department staff, respond to service calls, implement fire protection and safety programs, coordinate department training, and enforce all state and local fire related ordinances. Work is performed under the direction of the Town Chair/Town Board who reviews work for program effectiveness and assists with overall personnel management including, when required, disciplinary actions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reports to the Town Chairperson and Town Board on public safety policies, procedures, and administratively coordinates Fire Department personnel.
• Respond to Fire Department calls for service during normal work hours and when available outside of normal work hours. Respond to large fires as Incident Commander; oversee the command of subordinates for smaller fire and EMS Calls.
• Directs and coordinates maintenance, repair, improvement, and replacement of Fire Department equipment, supplies, and facilities. May complete minor maintenance tasks for Fire Department equipment.
• Directs and coordinates all training of Fire Department staff. Conduct performance reviews and evaluations of Fire Department staff annually under the direction of the Town Chairperson/Town Board.
• Supervises subordinates and delegates department duties and activities as may be required.
• Assist and participate in the development and administration of the Fire Departments annual budget, including capital spending plan; the forecast of funds required for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitor and approve Department expenditures. Authorizes payment of vouchers and payroll of the Department.
• Report personnel issues or concerns to the Town Chairperson and administer discipline, as necessary. Seek assistance from the Town Chairperson and Town Board, when necessary, to resolve personnel matters.
• Prepare monthly and annual reports as required. Administer and maintain necessary records of the Department such as fire and rescue calls, losses and damages, purchases and expenditures, equipment repair, inspections, and all matters involving applicable ordinances, laws, and regulations.
• Serve as the primary Town of Sheboygan Fire Inspector and l conduct inspections per Chapter 14 of the State of Wisconsin Fire Prevention Code.
• Ensure compliance with all safety policies as they relate to the Fire Department; coordinate and direct the department’s response to emergencies; set priorities for available resources.
• Participate in Department and Town disaster preparedness planning as may be required from time to time and provide general assistance to the Town Chairperson/Town Board related to emergency management planning and emergency government.
• Recruitment and retention of fire fighters and first responders.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations related to the Fire Department.
• Provide responsible staff assistance to Town Officials and employees; recommend modifications to Town ordinances, programs, policies, and procedures as may be appropriate. Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.
• Evaluate and administer policies and procedures of the Fire Department. The Fire Chief position is subject to the employment policies set forth in the Town of Sheboygan Employee Handbook, as amended.

• Upon request of Town Officials attend a variety of committee or board meetings and prepare and present staff reports, or necessary correspondence related to issues relevant to the Fire Department.
• Perform all other duties as may be assigned by the Town Chairperson or Town Board.
• Candidate will live within 15 miles of the jurisdictional boundaries of the Town of Sheboygan.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of operational characteristics, services, and activities of fire suppression and service programs. Organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of programs, policies, and operational needs. Regulations governing fire and E.M.S. records. Modern principles and practices of fire suppression, fire prevention and education, hazardous materials, and emergency medical services. Rules, regulations, and operational procedures of the Fire Department related to modern firefighting activities. Proper utilization and maintenance requirements of fire apparatus, equipment, tools, devices, and facilities. Ability to organize, deploy, and operate within the National Incident Management System Incident Command System (NIMS). Modern firefighting methods and equipment. Principles and practices of emergency medical procedures. Firefighting practices, skills and abilities required by subordinate personnel. Departmental policies, rules, regulations, directives, guidelines, and principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration. Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations particularly those governing the fire and E.M.S. service.
• Ability to oversee and participate in the management of the Fire Department; oversee, direct, and coordinate the work of lower level staff; select, supervise, train, and evaluate divisional staff under the general oversight of the Fire Chief/Town Chairperson; participate in the development and administration of department goals, objectives, and procedures; participate in the preparation of department budgets and administration; operate office equipment, analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals, research, analyze and evaluate service delivery methods and techniques; interpret and apply federal, state, and local policies, laws, and regulations; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing and maintain effective working relationship with those contacted in the course of work.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

o Certified Firefighter I

o Certified Firefighter II

o Entry Level Driver/Operator-Pumper (Certification preferred)

o Entry Level Driver/Operator-Aerial (Certification preferred)

o Certified Fire Inspector

o Fire Instructor (Certification preferred)

o Certified Fire Officer I

o Fire Officer II (Certification preferred)

o State Licensed EMT (State of Wisconsin)

o NIMS Training IS100, IS200, IS700

o Office experience which regularly requires the ability to communicate orally and in writing with a variety of people, as well as frequent interaction with the public.

o Proficient in Microsoft products.

o Must possess a valid Wisconsin driver’s license and good driving record.

o Position will be subject to a background check.

Compensation

WORKING CONDITIONS AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The working conditions characteristics 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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be performing tasks in adverse environmental conditions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to stand for extended periods of time. The employee is required to walk; talk or hear; sit; climb or balance; climb stairs, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; taste and smell.

The employee must be able to carry twenty-five pounds (gear/SCBA) and occasionally lift and/or move up to one hundred pounds. Visual perception and discrimination along with sound perception and discrimination are required.

Disclaimer: This job description has been prepared to assist in evaluating various classes of responsibilities, skills, and working conditions. It indicates the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position. It is not intended as a complete list of specific duties and responsibilities. Nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under supervision. Nothing contained herein is intended or shall be construed to create or constitute a contract.