November 17th meeting at Cosumnes River College

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Good morning CFTDA!

Attached is the agenda for the November 17th meeting. I will reiterate that this is a face to face meeting. We wil be having elections for all officers at this meeting and to vote you will need to be there. The hotel information for both meetings is on the 2nd page and Kris Hubbard will be setting up dinner locations for Wednesday Night and Thursday night. He has also requested rooms for both meetings.

November 17th 2022 Meeting Agenda

Very Respectfully,

Peter Cacossa

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JOB OPPORTUNITY LOS RIOS

https://jobs.losrios.edu/postings/18849

Posting Details

Position Information 

Job Posting Title Fire Technology Assistant Professor (60%) / Coordinator (40%)
Location Los Rios Community College District (American River College)
Department Location McClellan Center / Sacramento Regional Public Safety Training Center
Posting Number F01158P
Position Type
Temporary Position Category
The Institution
About
Founded in 1955, American River College (ARC) is one of the largest institutions of higher education in the Sacramento region, serving about 30,000 diverse students each fall and spring at its main campus and centers.

Our Strengths
The College has an outstanding record for academic quality and is among the top community colleges in the state for transferring students to the University of California and California State University systems. The College offers education and support for students to strengthen basic skills, earn associate degrees and certificates, transfer to other colleges and universities, and achieve a career as well as other academic and personal goals. ARC also has a strong reputation for its wide array of career programs in areas such as Healthcare, Hospitality, Human Services, Business and Computer Science, Public Safety, Applied Arts, Advanced Transportation and Manufacturing, and Apprenticeship.

Our Vision
Our vision is to transform the future of all students and our community through inclusive, equitable education. The College seeks individuals who share our mission of placing students first by providing an academically rich, inclusive environment that inspires critical thinking, learning and achievement, and responsible participation in the community.

Our Commitment to Social Justice and Equity
American River College strives to uphold the dignity and humanity of every student and employee. We are committed to equity and social justice through equity-minded education, transformative leadership, and community engagement. We believe this commitment is essential to achieving our mission and enhancing our community. The College seeks candidates who are committed to culturally inclusive practices and serving the ARC student population. Faculty and staff are encouraged to engage in the ongoing development of their professional skills. The College thus supports employee engagement in a broad range of trainings, workshops, and activities such as the Equity Action Institute, the New Faculty Academy, and the Classified Leadership Academy. Also, faculty and staff regularly participate in trainings offered through the College’s Center for Teaching and Learning and its Instructional Technology Center.
Position Summary
General Responsibilities:
The faculty member shall be responsible for the following: teaching assigned classes under the supervision of the area dean; helping students fulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content; assessing student learning outcomes; maintaining a thorough and up-to-date knowledge in their regular teaching field; continuing professional development; utilizing current technology in the performance of job duties; maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position; assisting with articulation and curriculum development and review; serving on college committees and participating in faculty governance including accreditation and student co-curricular activities; assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the area dean; fulfilling other duties and responsibilities of a full-time faculty member as outlined in the college faculty handbook.

The department maintains a focus on:

    • Social justice and equity for students, staff and faculty.
    • Fundamental principles, practices, current trends, and a broad and in-depth understanding of the Fire Service field.
    • Pathways for students who would like to transfer to a California State University campus and provide a foundation appropriate for entry into a variety of fields and careers.

 

American River College is committed to employees:
  • Actively demonstrating a commitment to equity and inclusion
  • Engaging in self-reflection and continuous improvement regarding individuals and their cultural competence
  • Exercising responsibility and accountability for actions
  • Viewing students, ALL students, as equally capable and worthy of our care, time and energy
  • Demonstrating appreciation and respect for others’ perspectives and lived experiences
Position Salary Information:
Initial maximum salary placement is based on academic degree, upper/graduate level units earned, and/or related professional occupational experience per the Los Rios College Federation of Teachers Contract (the initial maximum placement is Class V, Step 8). For more information on the step placement process, please click here.
Salary $49,866 to $94,109 annually. Additional earnings may be available for summer, overload, and stipends. LRCCD Salary Schedules
Additional Salary Information Initial annual salary within a given range varies, depending upon units/degrees completed at accredited colleges/universities and experience. Candidates not holding a master’s degree may start at a salary lower than posted above.
Benefits
Assignment Responsibilities
The assignment between these two roles may be adjusted based on student, department and program needs.

Instructional Assignment
The instructional assignment may include, but is not limited to, teaching courses in all levels of Fire Science and Technology offered at the college; in addition to:

    • Developing a robust Fire Technology Advisory Board to assure the curriculum meets the needs of the industry, certification, and the community.
    • Assisting the Dean in developing, evaluating, and implementing the Fire Technology and State Fire Training Courses and Center programs.
    • Curriculum management of State Fire Marshal courses related to Public Safety Training.
    • Reviewing, developing, revising, and improving curriculum.
    • Assuming the duties of the Fire Technology faculty chair.
    • Participating on peer review teams.
    • Assisting the Dean in screening, selecting and reviewing of suitable instructors for the Center.
    • Coordinating with other Fire Technology adjunct faculty in the college system on class schedules, student learning outcomes, and program assessment.
    • Participating in department and division meetings.

 

Coordinator Assignment
Typical duties may include, but are not limited to:
  • Adhering to standards of the Office of the State Fire Marshal, California State Fire Training.
  • Maintaining the State Fire Marshal’s Office Accredited Regional Training Program certification.
  • Administering program budgets, equipment, and supplies with the ability to forecast Fire Technology department needs, and establishing departmental goals and objectives.
  • Participating in professional organizations and activities.
  • Preparing Perkins reporting.
  • Participating in program reviews.
  • Orienting new public safety instructors to their assignment and obligations.
  • Conducting program/course evaluations and providing the Dean and certifying agency with information on instructor/student performance ratings.
  • Preparing Career Technical Education (CTE) reports.
  • Collaborating with the regional fire service agencies and other college programs on fire technology academic and career pathways.
  • Performing other duties as assigned.
Additional Information
Work Year 174 days
Work Schedule
The assignment may include day, evening, online, hybrid, weekend, and/or off-campus classes/hours.
Total Hrs per Week/Day 7.5 hours per day
Special Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
1. Have a bachelor’s degree AND two years of occupational and/or professional experience directly related to the teaching assignment; OR have an associate’s degree AND six years of occupational and/or professional experience directly related to the teaching assignment; OR hold a California Community College Instructor’s Credential in the discipline area; OR , the equivalent.* All degrees must from an accredited institution and completed by January 1, 2023.

2. Five year’s fire service experience to manage the Accredited Regional Training Program (ARTP).

3. Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.

*NOTES:

  • If your degree title differs from the minimum qualifications listed above, you are requested to apply under the “equivalent” provision.
  • Applicants applying under the “equivalent” provision must attach details and explain how their academic preparation and/or professional experience is the equivalent of the degrees/minimum qualifications listed above. Please visit our website for a sample letter and information on the equivalency determination process.
Application Instructions
Applicants applying to this position are REQUIRED to complete fully and submit:
    1. Los Rios Community College District Faculty Application
    2. Unofficial transcripts of college/university work
    3. Resume
    4. Letter of Interest

 

NOTES:
  • Applications submitted without all required documents, listed above, will be disqualified.
  • Applicants indicating “see resume” on the application will not have that referenced experience considered for minimum qualifications, which may lead to the application being disqualified.
  • Applicants, including current Los Rios Community College District employees, are required to provide official transcripts, if required to meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
  • Applicants are required to submit official transcripts within 60 days of the time of hire.
  • Graduate advising documents and grade reports will not be accepted as official transcripts.
  • Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees, and other relevant documents.
  • A foreign transcript evaluation is required any time foreign course work is used to meet minimum qualifications and/or salary placement even if the foreign transcript has been accepted by a college or university in the United States.
  • Foreign transcript evaluations are ONLY accepted from AICE (Association of International Credential Evaluations, Inc.) or NACES (The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) agencies or evaluators. For additional information on foreign transcript evaluations click here.
Do not submit additional materials that are not requested.
Posting Detail Information 

Posting Date 09/13/2022
Closing Date 10/23/2022
Open Continuously No
Beginning On (or About)
Full-Time, Tenure-Track Faculty Position
Beginning on or about January 1, 2023.
Ending Date, if LTT
How and where to apply
Please visit our Frequently Asked Questions for complete information on how to apply online with our District. If you need assistance with any phase of the application process, please call (916) 568-3112 during regular business hours 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. PST, Monday through Friday.

After hour inquiries should be emailed to [email protected]. Submission of applications are by 11:59 p.m., of the posting closing date.
Conditions
Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful clearance from a criminal background check, freedom from tuberculosis, and proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States prior to the first day of work. The District may select additional qualified candidates should unexpected vacancies or needs occur during this recruitment/selection process. When education is a requirement for the position, official academic transcripts from the accredited college/university must be submitted within 60 days of hire.

All faculty and staff must be fully vaccinated in order to:

    • be physically present on District premises for an extended amount of time, generally more than 15 minutes; or
    • participate in District activities for an extended amount of time, generally more than 15 minutes; or
    • be inside a building or office unless they receive an approved medical exemption or religious accommodation.

 

All new hires must be fully vaccinated or receive an approved medical or religious exemption within forty-five (45) calendar days of hire. Within seven (7) calendar days, all new hires must show proof they have received the first dose of a two-dose vaccine, or one dose of a one-dose vaccine, or have applied for a medical or religious exemption.

For the latest information on the COVID Vaccine mandate, please visit the COVID Vaccine Requirements informational page.
Quicklink https://jobs.losrios.edu/postings/18849
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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Can you perform the essential functions of the position you are applying to with or without reasonable accommodations?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * I acknowledge and agree that I understand that by answering the question below, I certify that the information provided by me is true, correct and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. I authorize investigation of all statements contained herein, and on the P-881 (if applicable and submitted), and I release from liability all persons and organizations furnishing such information. I understand that any misstatements, omissions or misrepresentation of facts on this form, my application, and, if applicable, the P-881 or attachment(s) may be cause for disqualification or dismissal. If you have ever been convicted of an offense other than a minor traffic violation you are required to complete the form “Arrests Which Led to Convictions for Crime”, P-881 (you must disclose convictions that have been dismissed pursuant to Penal Code Section 1203.4; Ed. Code 87008). If needed click on the link and download the form https://losrios.edu/lrccd/shared/doc/hr/forms/p-881.pdf and attach the completed form to your application.
    • Yes, I acknowledge and agree
    • No, I do not acknowledge or agree
    • No answer
  3. * Please indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Select the appropriate answer.
    • I possess the minimum qualifications for this discipline as listed on the job announcement. (Attach unofficial transcripts from an accredited college/university and/or evidence of job experience.)
    • I possess a valid California Community College Credential for this discipline. (Attach a copy of appropriate credential with application.)
    • I possess qualifications equivalent to those listed and have attached evidence. (To review Equivalency Process.)
    • I have previously been granted equivalency to teach this discipline by the Los Rios Community College District. (Attach the Equivalency Determination Form P-38 and transcripts.)
  4. * I acknowledge and agree that I have read, that I understand and I meet the minimum qualifications for this position. I understand that I am required to provide official transcripts, if required to meet the minimum qualifications for the position, within 60 days from the time of hire. I also understand that individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees, and other relevant documents. For additional information on foreign transcript evaluations https://losrios.edu/community/jobs-at-los-rios/job-application-resources/foreign-transcript-evaluation.
    • No
    • Yes
  5. * Considering this specific position that you are applying to – where/how did you learn about this position?
    • College Department
    • CareerBuilder
    • Chronicle of Higher Ed
    • Community College Registry Online Job Board
    • Community Outreach (ex. Festivals, etc.)
    • communitycollegejobs.com
    • LRCCD Resource Group – Comunidad
    • Craigslist
    • diversityjobs.com
    • D’Primeramano Magazine
    • EdJoin
    • Facebook (Campaign)
    • Facebook (Los Rios Page)
    • Glassdoor
    • Greater Sacramento Urban League
    • Handshake
    • HigheredJobs
    • Indeed
    • Job Sites
    • Job Journal
    • Latina Leadership Network of the California Community Colleges
    • LinkedIn
    • Los Rios Community College District Employee
    • Los Rios Community College District Human Resources Email
    • Los Rios Community College District Website
    • LRCCD Resource Group – Asian Pacific Islander Legacy (API)
    • LRCCD Resource Group – Black Faculty & Staff Association (BFSA)
    • LRCCD Resource Group – Native American Collaborative (NAC)
    • LRCCD Resource Group – Spectrum (LGBTQIA+)
    • Sacramento Black Chamber of Commerce
    • Sacramento Asian Chamber of Commerce
    • Sacramento Builders Exchange
    • Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
    • Sacramento Rainbow Chamber of Commerce
    • Sacramento Works
    • The HUB
    • ZipRecruiter
    • Other

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

  1. Resume/Curriculum Vitae
  2. Letter of Interest
  3. Unofficial Transcript 1

Optional Documents

  1. Unofficial Transcript 2
  2. Unofficial Transcript 3
  3. Unofficial Transcript 4
  4. Unofficial Transcript 5
  5. Foreign Transcript Evaluation
  6. Equivalency Determination Letter (P-38 or Equivalency Request Statement)
  7. P-881 Report of Arrests Which Led To Convictions For Crime Document
  8. California Community College Instructor’s Credential
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JOB Opportunity RIO HONDO FIRE ACADEMY DIRECTOR

Good morning CFTDA,

I have been asked to share a job opportunity for the position of Fire Academy Director at Rio Hondo College. If you are interested or know of someone that might be please feel free share the following job posting.

https://riohondo.peopleadmin.com/postings/2527

 

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Heat Policies

Good morning CFTDA,

This came up in the last meeting. I am attaching the CalOSHA policies for working in the heat as well as Sierra College’s heat policy. Thank you Jason! ACADEMY HEAT POLICY

https://www.dir.ca.gov/DIRNews/2022/2022-46.html#:~:text=To%20prevent%20heat%20illness%2C%20the,do%20in%20case%20of%20an

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Documents from the Sept 22nd Meeting

Good morning CFTDA!

Thank you to all that were at yesterday’s meeting either online or in person. November 17th will be at Cosumnes River College and will be all face-to-face. We will also be voting for officers for all positions. You do not need to be there to nominate, but you need to be there to vote! Some of you were asking for some of the attachments from yesterday so these are also attached. The attached SFT report will also be pat of the meeting minutes as well.

CFTDA Meeting – SFT Report Sept2022ept

UPDATE on FESHE curriculum focus group

Blueprint 2030 Model FESHE Curricula

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Containerized Burn box help!

Good afternoon CFTDA,

Fresno City College needs help. The folks above me have deemed it necessary to send our Class V burn box to DSA. Has anyone else done this? I have heard numerous times that this should not happen because it is a prop and not a structure. If you have any insight please let me know.

Thank you to the folks at Allan Hancock for your info.

Very Respectfully,

Peter Cacossa

[email protected]

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BP2030 Fire Service Surveys

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Good morning CFTDA!

BP2030 meetings will begin next week in Sacramento. Attached are two surveys for firefighters and agencies to help guide the process. To get more reach please push these out to your adjuncts and alumni.

FIRE SERVICE PROFESSIONAL SURVEY

FIRE SERVICE AGENCY SURVEY

Thank you!

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September 22nd Meeting Agenda and Minutes ***UPDATE***

Good morning!

The meeting location was not on the agenda. South Bay Regional Consortium 560 Bailey Ave., San Jose, CA 95141 room B113. 

Please see the attached meeting info and minutes from the June meeting. Page two of the agenda has the hotel and location info for the meeting. We will be moving away from zoom meetings to try to bring more folks back together for the November meeting.

September 22nd 2022 Meeting

June 2nd 2022

Peter Cacossa is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: CFTDA Sept 22nd meeting
Time: Aug 2, 2022 09:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

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Passing of Fred Ramsey

Hello everyone, It is with a heavy heart, sorrow and deepest sympathy that I am sharing that Fred Ramsey from Santa Ana College passed this last Friday July 16th, 2022. Below is an update on Fred Ramsey’s funeral service:

Sunday, July 31st at 11am
Pacific View Memorial Park
3500 Pacific View Drive
Corona Del Mar, CA 92625

Please keep Fred’s family and friends in your thoughts.

-Matthew Jewett

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Job Announcement – Bay Area Public Safety Regional Director

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All,

Attached you will find a Scope of Work and a description of an employment opportunity for the new Bay Area Public Safety Regional Director.

Interested candidates, please send an email with a resume and cover letter explaining qualifications to Julia Dozier

The position will be open until filled – preference given to candidates responding prior to June 30, 2022.

Please share with anyone that might be interested in this position.

If I can be of further assistance feel free to contact me.

PUBLIC SAFETY REGIONAL DIRECTOR SOW

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Holly Bow

Public Safety RJV

Coordinator
951 533-9050

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