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Position Details

Req ID: req18658

Position Title: Project Specialist FPP (Editor)

Position Type: Staff Full-Time

Position Number: AS6938

OSU Campus: Stillwater

Department: Fire Protection Publications

Location Address:

930 N. Willis
Stillwater, Oklahoma, 74078
United States

Hiring Supervisor: Reinaldo Sanchez

Hiring Range (Contingent upon available funding): 21.25 - 29.00, Hourly

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8 am to 5 pm, lunch from 12pm - 1pm

Job Summary:

Fire Protection Publications is a mission-driven, values-based organization dedicated to the production of high-quality educational content for the international community of firefighters and first responders.

In this role, the Project Specialist will lead the project development of fire service training manuals from chapter drafts through final publication of the entire manual. Responsibilities include:

1. Coordinate the review of draft materials with a committee of subject matter experts.
2. Research, compose and/or revise original drafts for use in fire service training manuals.
3. Select and assist in the creation of photos, artwork, and tables for use in final publication.
4. Edit manual text for grammar, spelling, style, organization, and completion.
5. Proof manual copy layout for grammar, spelling, style, and formatting errors.
6. Work with other departments to assist with the creation of instructional materials, multimedia, presentations, marketing materials, and newsletters as requested.
7. Participate in the implementation of goals and objectives of Fire Protection Publications as requested.
8. Explore professional development opportunities in vocational training, adult education, fire service training, and technical writing and editing.
9. Represent FPP and IFSTA as needed, serving as a Lead Editor to IFSTA validation committees.
10. Deliver presentations and committee orientations at seminars, conferences, university functions, or staff meetings upon request.
11. Other duties as assigned.

For additional information on this position, please see our job listings at: IFSTA Careers

Special Instructions to Applicants:

For full consideration, you must attach a cover letter, complete resume, and three professional references with a phone number where they can be reached.

Education & Experience

Required Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree.
2. One year of related work experience.
3. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and other pertinent computer software.
4. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
5. Excellent time management skills.

Demonstrated understanding and application of FPP’s organizational values: Service, Quality, Integrity, and Collaboration. For additional information regarding FPP’s Mission, Values, and Behaviors, learn more about us here: IFSTA.

Highly organized, ability to set and maintain schedules, excellent writing skills, excellent communication skills guide a group toward a common goal, action/solution-oriented, productive/results-oriented, continuous learner.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Secondary, Adult, Vocational or Occupational Education, Educational Psychology, Technical Writing, Fire Protection, Curriculum and Instruction or related field.
2. Firefighter, Fire Officer, Fire Instructor certification.
3. Vocational education in emergency services field.

Oklahoma State University (OSU) strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers, and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, OSU conducts pre-employment background checks on final candidates. Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

Oklahoma State University, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination. Oklahoma State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all individuals and does not discriminate based on race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, marital status, disability, or veteran status with regard to employment, educational programs and activities, and/or admissions. For more information, visit eeo.okstate.edu.