Come work for us! Working for TVCC comes with many exciting benefits. With 11 annual paid holidays, Friday’s off in the summer, Christmas break for all employees, generous vacation and sick leave along with a great selection of medical, dental and vision plans to choose from (for eligible employees and their dependents), retirement benefit (for eligible employees) and much more, choosing to work for TVCC will be a great step in your career. We invite you to apply and experience the benefits of a thriving community college that values each employee’s contributions to its success!

A little about us… TVCC welcomes you to Ontario – where Oregon begins! TVCC was founded in 1962 and is located on a 90-acre campus near the center of Ontario, Oregon. TVCC currently employs around 150 full-time faculty and staff. TVCC’s campuses and centers extend to several locations throughout Oregon and Idaho: Caldwell (Idaho), Burns (Oregon), Snake River Correctional Institution, Warner Creek Correctional Facility, Eastern Oregon Correctional Institute, Powder River Correctional Facility, and Two Rivers Correctional Institution. Ontario is an agriculturally based city of over 11,000 people, with a service area population of over 60,000. Ontario is situated in the Treasure Valley and located about 60 miles west of Boise, Idaho. The Treasure Valley offers many outdoor opportunities for the entire family, including fishing, boating, hunting, camping, skiing and sightseeing.

POSITION SUMMARY
This position is responsible for program development of TVCC’s Wildland Fire educational programming. It supports our existing Natural Resources and Wildland Fire degrees and the greater CTE Department and supports workforce training. The 6-month term leaves summers open so the Program Lead can work wildland fire assignments and stay current in the field. The ideal candidate will bring wildland fire experience, federal and/or state land management agency experience, industry connections, experience in education, and a keen interest in growing a program at the community college level.

The primary responsibilities are expanding and marketing the wildland fire program; recruiting high school students and other student populations to meet enrollment targets; networking throughout the state and region with BLM, USFS, state agencies, private companies, training officers, wildland fire recruiters, and other stakeholders in the wildland fire industry; and working with regional universities and colleges to provide transfer degree options for students. Expected work includes:

• Expanding the current academic programming to align learning outcomes with the standards of the National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG).
• Creating and delivering concurrent enrollment courses for high school partners to support dual credit goals and recruiting for Ag & Natural Resources pathways.
• Collaborating with workforce training to meet the needs of the existing workforce.
• Establishing and growing an annual Fire Academy in coordination with local wildland fire agencies.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide classroom, hybrid, and/or online instruction in Wildland Fire classes such as NATR 101 (S- 130/S-190/L-180), NATR 121 (S-131), NATR 102 (L-280), NATR 104 (S-290), NATR 115 (S-230), NATR 117 (S-231), NATR 109 (S-200), NATR 116 (S-215), S-112, S-219, M-410, and RT-130. Instruction may include classroom lectures, labs, and field days, delivered in person or virtually at TVCC and on site at regional high schools and other partner facilities, as determined by the college.
• Deliver hybrid dual credit instruction, including online coursework in Canvas and scheduled hands-on field days with each partner high school.
• Promote consistent, professional, and standardized training in support of national interagency wildland fire management objectives.
• Establish agency-specific course equivalency.
• Develop, coordinate, and instruct short courses at secondary partner schools.
• Develop the program in collaboration with partner agencies.
• Supervise equipment maintenance related to the program, and ensure the security of facilities, equipment, and instructional materials.
• Conduct field trips and field days to relevant sites within the region and travel regularly to regional high schools.
• Participate in and assist with organizing co-curricular activities for Wildland Fire and Natural Resources educational programming.
• Work with high school and university counterparts to align curriculum and develop career pathway degrees for students.
• Create a positive learning environment for students using innovative, effective, and diverse teaching methods to engage students in their own learning and enhance student success.
• Use and document classroom assessment techniques to improve instruction.
• Participate in student advising and college-wide efforts to improve student retention and success.
• Evaluate and document student progress; keep students apprised of progress.
• Participate in Natural Resources Department Advisory Committee meetings. Participate as a member of working committees dealing with instruction, student matters, and/or college-related concerns. Participate in departmental meetings, in-service training and activities, and other required training.
• Assist in curriculum and program development incorporating current educational theories, research, and outcomes assessment strategies. Select appropriate texts, software, and supplemental materials.
• Maintain office hours sufficient to meet the needs of students for consultation and advisement.
• Work effectively with colleagues and students of various cultures (including traditional, non-traditional, and international students) and socio-economic backgrounds.
• The applicant may be asked to teach courses not listed above that occur outside the regular hours for this position. Supplemental pay will be provided for teaching these courses.
• The goal is to eventually transition this job from a Professional to a Faculty position upon successful program build. Appointment of a Faculty member will be subject to the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This position involves heavy physical activity. While performing the duties of this position, the employee regularly walks, hikes, and works on uneven terrain during outdoor field days and demonstrations, often in heat, cold, smoke, or other adverse weather, while carrying and handling wildland fire tools and equipment. Duties involve moving materials weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis and up to 100 pounds on an occasional basis. The employee is also frequently required to sit, communicate, reach, and
manipulate objects, tools, or controls. Manual dexterity and coordination are required over 50% of the work period while operating equipment such as a computer keyboard, mouse, calculator, and similar machines. The position requires regular driving and travel to regional high schools and field sites.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Work takes place in classrooms, offices, regional high schools, and outdoor field sites. Office and classroom noise levels are typical, with telephones, personal interruptions, and background noises. Field work may involve heat, cold, smoke, dust, and rough terrain.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
This is a full-time (6-months), Professional, exempt position.

VETERANS PREFERENCE
Applicants are eligible for a Veteran’s Preference in accordance with Oregon law. Preference will be given only if the applicant meets the minimum qualifications of the position and submits the required documentation at the time of application. You can request copies of your military service records through the National Archives website at http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/.