job title:BLS (Instruction & Classroom Support Technician 3)
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Pierce College
BLS (Basic Life Saving) Evaluator (Instruction & Classroom Support Technician 3)
SALARY
$25.96 - $31.61 Hourly
LOCATION
Lakewood, WA
JOB TYPE
Classified Non-Permanent
JOB NUMBER
C2609
DIVISION
Health and Public Services
DEPARTMENT
Emergency Medical Services
OPENING DATE
03/11/2026
Position Summary
Please note: The salary range for this position is $25.96 - $30.86 per hour, depending on qualifications, with periodic increments up to $31.61 per hour.
Pierce College is hiring six (6) Basic Life Support Evaluators. This is a non-permanent, part-time, non-scheduled classified position with an 18-month appointment.
This recruitment is open until filled.
The mission of Pierce College is to create quality educational opportunities for a diverse community of learners to thrive in an evolving world. The Pierce College District is committed to being an anti-racist institution; to truly be anti-racist we must work deliberately to eliminate barriers that have prevented the most promising and capable students from entering and thriving in college.
The BLS (Basic Life Support) Evaluator (Instruction and Classroom Support Technician 3) coordinates professional/technical instructional support activities in applied science teaching program (Emergency Medical Services Program). This position entails senior level responsibilities including planning, conducting, demonstrating and evaluating course work within a professional-technical (pro-tech) educational environment.
Key duties involve ensuring State and National compliance by documenting completed skills evaluations, as well as collaborating with assigned faculty and Senior EMS Instructors (SEI) to develop instructional programs, demonstration models, and laboratory procedures. This position reports to the EMS Program Director.
About the District
Pierce College is a high-performing, mission-driven, data-informed, student-focused district committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. For 55 years, Pierce College has developed a national reputation for academic excellence and support services to ensure student success. The district is proud of the many awards and recognitions it has received. Pierce College is an Achieving the Dream Leader College of Distinction and was the 2017 recipient of their prestigious Leah Meyer Austin Award, given for measurable improvements in student outcomes.
Named as a Top 5 Finalist and a Rising Star for the 2019 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, Pierce College Fort Steilacoom was recognized for exceptional achievements in student learning, certificate and degree completion while in community college and after transferring to a four-year institution, employment and earnings rates after graduation, and access for and success of minority and low-income students. Pierce College District was named as a Top 10 finalist for the 2021 Aspen Prize and a Top 25 for 2023. Pierce is also one of 30 original AACC Guided Pathways colleges and one of first five College Spark Washington pathways colleges. We have bold goals to have all students on a career pathway to increase completion rates for all students and to close achievement gaps by 2027. Want a feel for our District. Take a peek with aerial campus views!
Pierce College Fort Steilacoom
Located on a beautiful 140-acre site adjacent to a 340-acre community, recreational park, and Waughop Lake.
Pierce College Puyallup
Located on an expansive site with 125-acres of wooded land with beautiful hideaways.
Pierce College at JBLM
Located at the Joint Base Lewis-McChord military sites, serving many of our military and active-duty families that are serving our country.
Our colleges enjoy a strong presence in the communities in which they serve and participate in numerous partnerships with business, community, government, and educational organizations.
Essential Functions
The BLS (Basic Life Support) Evaluator (Instruction and Classroom Support Technician 3) will be responsible for the following, but not limited to:
Instruction and Classroom Support
*Create and facilitate realistic, culturally relevant scenarios for classroom and laboratory execution.
*Provide critical, real-time evaluation of students' performance in State/National mandated skills.
*Provide direction and guidance to ICS II regarding instruction of State/National mandated skills.
*Develop class/staff schedules one to two terms in advance.
*Assist in providing State paperwork to the State Department of Health (EMS Division) in the required format and timeframe for every class.
*Acts as coordinator of laboratory, controlling all equipment, chemicals and use of space.
*Direct assigned laboratory personnel to ensure completion of assigned task.
*Evaluate equipment specifications and make purchase recommendations.
Customer/Team Building Relations
*Tutor/mentor students with academic challenges and performative concerns.
*Train and mentor new/part-time EMS Evaluators.
*Perform the duties of Lab Technicians.
*Performs related duties as required.
Qualifications
Education Required
*Some college along with college level credit coursework completed in Emergency Medical Services, Medical, First Response, Military Medic, Fire Services, Homeland Security, Paramedic, or Nursing.
Experience Required
*Three (3) years field experience as a Washington State Emergency Medical Technician or higher.
Special Requirements
*Must hold a current Washington State EMS Evaluator Certification and the ability to maintain it during duration of employment.
*Basic Life Savers CPR –Healthcare professional Certification and the ability to maintain it during duration of employment.
*The successful candidate must consent to and pass a criminal background check after a conditional offer of employment.
Required Competencies
*Ability to concisely and effectively interact with individuals and internal/external organizations; actively listen and provide constructive feedback; incorporate what has been heard or read into communications.
*Ability and desire to work cooperatively with others; participate in and foster teamwork; work for solutions that all team members can support; pursue team experiences to develop skills and knowledge.
*Ability to notice, interpret, and anticipate others’ concerns and feelings; communicate awareness empathetically; demonstrate trust, sensitivity, and respect; recognize the value of cultural, ethnic, gender, and other differences; listen attentively to ideas and concerns.
*Ability to adhere to high standards of integrity and honesty; adapt effectively and appropriately to change.
*Ability to anticipate, assess, and respond effectively to the needs of diverse customers; prioritize excellent customer service to attract, support, and maintain the customer base.
*Ability to take responsibility for performance by setting clear goals; balance critical job requirements using task management, results orientation, stress management, and problem-solving skills.
*Ability to guide, coach, and train teammates while performing similar work; directly train and work with volunteers, students, residents, patients, offenders, or other groups in which there is no employment relationship.
*Ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks simultaneously; handle interruptions appropriately; resume incomplete tasks efficiently.
*Ability to monitor budgets, track expenditures, and make recommendations for staffing and equipment to support budget development.
*Ability to follow written and/or oral instructions accurately and effectively.
Application Process
To be considered for this position, applicants must:
*Meet the required qualifications as outlined in this announcement.
*Complete the online application profile at https://www.pierce.ctc.edu/hr and apply for the specific job opening.
*Cover Letter: Upload (attach) a cover letter that addresses how you meet the required qualifications as outlined in this announcement.
*Resume: Upload (attach) detailed résumé of all educational and professional experience.
*Transcripts: Transcripts are not required in order to apply for this position; however, if you are selected for an interview, you will be asked to bring copies of unofficial transcripts showing completion of the required level of education and/or coursework. International transcript must include a foreign transcript evaluation. For a list of approved credential evaluation services, visit: https://www.naces.org/members.
**Please note: Certain positions require specific levels of educational attainment such as a post-secondary degree, licensures or certifications. In order to evaluate applicant materials to determine if the minimum qualifications are met, information regarding your education and experience should be included in your application materials.
**Applications without transcripts attached, may receive notification that their application materials are incomplete. If you receive a notice and information has been provided elsewhere in your applications materials, please disregard. (Unofficial transcripts acceptable for application process; official transcripts required upon hire).
*References: Upload (attach) a list of at least three (3) professional references with names, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses. One of which must be your current or most recent supervisor. Letters of recommendation will not be accepted.
*Supplemental Question: Provide a response to the following question.
**The College's goal is to support all students and to achieve racial and social equity in pursuit of mission. If you were selected for this position, how would you contribute to and support this goal? Please limit your response to a maximum of 500 words.
Special Note
All correspondence regarding your application status will be sent to the email address associated with your SCHOOLJOBS.COM account. Please make sure to check your spam folder periodically, in the case of an automated, incorrect delivery.
Terms of Employment
Pierce College is recruiting to fill six (6) vacancies. This is a non-permanent, part-time (approximately 17 hours per week, not to exceed 69 hours per month), non-scheduled classified 18-month appointment. The nature of the work is sporadic and does not follow a regular pattern.
The primary work location will be Pierce College, Fort Steilacoom campus, with occasional travel to other campuses or sites as required. Work hours will vary and may include evenings or weekends. This position requires regular and consistent attendance.
Salary & Benefits
The salary range for this position is $25.96 - $30.86 per hour, depending on qualifications, with periodic increments up to $31.61 per hour. This position is not eligible for benefits.
Physical Work Environment
This position requires working both indoors in an open office environment, necessitating visual concentration on detail, dexterity, and precision, amidst frequent noise and interruptions, as well as outdoors and in various locations, including within an ambulance, automobiles, and confined spaces such as small bathrooms.
Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants with disabilities who require assistance with the application and employment process will be accommodated to the extent reasonably possible. Requests should be made to the District Human Resources Office by calling 253-964-7342. Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing may dial 711 to place a call through Washington Relay, the state's free telecommunication access service.
Screening & Interview Process
Only those candidates who have complied with the application process and meet the required qualifications will be considered. Following the review of application materials, the most qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. Check the email account you used for the application process for communication regarding the status of your application. Application materials submitted to Pierce College are the property of the College and will not be returned.
Please Note
This is a competitive selection process. Your application materials will be reviewed and evaluated based on the minimum qualifications listed for the position. Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the district’s needs will be eligible for further consideration.
Notification of application status normally occurs 4 to 6 weeks after the closing date. Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include written, oral and performance examinations, and final interviews.
Conditions of Employment
Prior to the start of employment, finalist(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check as a condition of employment. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Conditional offer letters will be accompanied by a declaration and authorization to release information form to be completed by the applicant. Disclosure is required under Washington State Law RCW 28B.112.080.
An offer of employment will not carry with it any responsibility or obligation on the part of the district to sponsor an H-1B visa. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, proof of authorization to work in the United States will be required at the time of hire.
Pierce College has adopted a Drug Free Workplace policy. As a condition of employment, employees must agree to abide by the requirements established in that policy.
Bargaining Unit
This position has been designated as a bargaining unit position represented by the Washington Public Employee Association (WPEA).
Equal Opportunity
The Pierce College District is an equal opportunity employer. The Board of Trustees and Pierce College District are committed to providing equal opportunity and will not discriminate in terms and conditions of employment and personnel practices. Decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, age, perceived or actual physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal.
Questions regarding equal employment opportunities or discrimination may be directed to the following:
Kelly Benson - Interim Title IX Coordinator & ADACO/Section 504 Coordinator
(253) 964-6716
Deena Forsythe - Vice President for Human Resources
(253) 964-6586
Paula Henson-Williams - District Affirmative Action Officer
(253) 864-3229
Employer
Pierce College
Address
9401 Farwest Drive SW
Lakewood, Washington, 98498
Phone
253.964.7342
Website https://www.pierce.ctc.edu/hr
BLS (Basic Life Saving) Evaluator (Instruction & Classroom Support Technician 3) Supplemental Questionnaire
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QUESTION 1
The College's goal is to support all students and to achieve racial and social equity in pursuit of mission. If you were selected for this position, how would you contribute to and support this goal? Please limit your response to a maximum of 500 words. To learn more about our Equity, Engagement, and Belonging efforts, please visit: https://www.pierce.ctc.edu/equity-engagement-and-belonging
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