Portable Fire Extinguisher Inspection & Maintenance (NFPA 10) Adjunct Instructor at Columbus Technical College – Columbus, Georgia

Columbus Technical College is seeking a qualified individual to serve as a part-time Portable Fire Extinguisher Inspection and Maintenance Adjunct Instructor for our Economic Development division. This individual will facilitate training aligned with NFPA 10 guidelines, support workforce and safety training initiatives by providing foundational training that prepares participants to properly perform portable fire extinguisher inspections in accordance with applicable standards and organizational policies. This position is part-time/non-exempt.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare lesson plans and class schedule
• Select and obtain appropriate educational materials, equipment and supplies
• Monitor use of and maintain supplies, equipment and/or facilities for assigned program
• Assist with recruiting and marketing activities
• Assist with registration and orientation functions
• Sustain partnership with companies
• Conduct practical demonstrations and scenario-based exercises
• Facilitate training on the following:
  • Types & Classifications of portable fire extinguishers
  • Proper placement, accessibility, and inspection criteria
  • Monthly visual inspection requirements
  • Annual inspection requirements under NFPA 10
  • Identification of damaged, expired, or non-serviceable extinguishers
  • Documentation and tagging requirements
  • Removal of extinguishers from services when non-compliant
  • Clearly distinguish inspector responsibilities from AHJ or organizational authority
  • Conduct practical demonstrations and scenario-based exercises

Minimum Qualifications:

• A minimum of one (1) year of experience conducting or overseeing portable fire extinguishers inspections to include identifying non-compliant, damaged, expired, or non-serviceable extinguishers.
• Must have earned an NFPA-based credential such as Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS)
• Strong working knowledge of NFPA 10 - Standard for portable fire extinguishers, including monthly and annual inspection requirements
• Strong communication, organizational, and facilitation skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience teaching, training, or facilitating safety-related or technical instruction
• Fire Inspector I or II (IFSAC or Pro Board)
• Prior experience as a Fire Inspector, Fire Protection Specialist, Fire Marshal, or Fire Protection Engineer
• Experience in delivery of workforce or professional safety training
• Additional NFPA certifications or equivalent professional credentials

Salary/Benefits:
Salary is commensurate with education and experience

Application Deadline:
This position is available until filled. Applicants must submit an application online and upload a cover letter, resume, and a copy of transcript(s) at time of application (incomplete submissions will not be considered). **Please note: All references will be checked prior to employment offer. Post offer requirements will include a criminal background check and motor vehicle records check.**

Employment Policy:
Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). The TCSG State Board prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual’s age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status (“protected status”). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any TCSG program or activity because of the individual’s protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual’s protected status, except the preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.

Columbus Technical College is an equal opportunity employer. All employment processes and decisions, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, and tenure shall be free of ideological tests, affirmations, and oaths, including diversity statements. The basis and determining factor for such decisions should be that the individual possesses the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the role, and is believed to have the ability to successfully perform the essential functions, responsibilities, and duties associated with the position for which the person is being considered. At the core of any such decision is ensuring the institution’s ability to achieve its mission and strategic priorities in support of student success.
For nondiscrimination information, please contact:

• Dr. Felicia Harris, Title IX Coordinator for Students – 706.641.5032, fharris@columbustech.edu
• Jennifer Thompson, Title IX Coordinator for Employees – 706.649.1883, jthompson@columbustech.edu
• Olive Vidal-Kendall, Section 504 Coordinator (ADA/Section 504) – 706.649.1442, ovidal-kendall@columbustech.edu

All coordinators can also be reached at Columbus Technical College, 928 Manchester Expressway, Columbus, Georgia 31904-6572.