University of Maryland
Regional Coordinator - Northeast& Southern Maryland
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College Park, MD
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Full-Time
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$83K - $101K
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Other
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February 16th, 2026
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University of Maryland College Park (UMCP) is hiring a Regional Coordinator - Northeast & Southern Maryland. The Regional Coordinator manages daily operations at designated Regional Training Centers, supervises EMS, fire, rescue, and emergency services training programs, and ensures compliance with COMAR, University policies, and MFRI standards while coordinating staff and training logistics within the assigned region.
Highlights
- Oversee daily operations at Regional Training Offices/Centers for EMS, fire, rescue, and emergency services training programs.
- Supervise full- and part-time staff and field instructors, managing performance and compliance.
- Ensure facility and equipment readiness, oversee training delivery, logistics, and instructor credentialing.
- Maintain accurate training, personnel, and facility records; support audits and accreditation reviews.
- Required software proficiency includes training management systems and scheduling tools.
- Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, with at least five years in emergency services operations and supervisory experience in public safety or education.
- Strong knowledge of COMAR regulations and excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., conduct field inspections, and travel regularly within the region.
- Preferred qualifications: Master’s degree in Fire Science, Emergency Management, Business, Education, or related fields and prior emergency services training management experience.
- Salary range: $83,000 - $101,000; certification as a State Emergency Services instructor required or must obtain within 18 months.
Regional Coordinator - Northeast& Southern Maryland Full Description
Job Description Summary & Additional Information
ORGANIZATION SUMMARY STATEMENT:
Position Summary/Purpose
Under the direction of the Operations Section Chief/State Programs Manager, the Regional Coordinator is responsible for the oversight of daily operations at a designated Regional Training Office/Center and for the coordination and supervision of EMS, fire, rescue, and other emergency services training programs in counties within an assigned region.
This position ensures that all regional operations comply with applicable Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR), University of Maryland policies, and MFRI's mission, goals, and operational standards. The Regional Coordinator supervises full- and part-time staff and field instructors, oversees training delivery and logistics, ensures facility and equipment readiness, and maintains liaison relationships with state, regional, and local emergency services agencies.
Supervisory Responsibilities
• Provides leadership and performance management for assigned staff.
• Ensures compliance with COMAR and University personnel policies.
• Oversees instructor credentialing, training certification, and adherence to MFRI procedures.
• Ensures compliance with COMAR and University personnel policies.
• Oversees instructor credentialing, training certification, and adherence to MFRI procedures.
Regulatory and Compliance Responsibilities
• Maintain accurate training, personnel, and facility records as required by state and University policy.
• Ensure all staff certifications, instructor credentials, and training documents meet required standards.
• Support state audits, accreditation reviews, and internal compliance checks.
• Ensure all staff certifications, instructor credentials, and training documents meet required standards.
• Support state audits, accreditation reviews, and internal compliance checks.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of college coursework and supervisory experience relevant to emergency services training and training facility management.
Experience:
• Minimum of five (5) years' experience in fire, rescue, or emergency services operations, including training management or coordination.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience in a structured public safety or educational environment.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience in a structured public safety or educational environment.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Working knowledge of emergency services training systems and COMAR regulations.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to maintain fairness and impartiality with multiple State, county, and local agencies/jurisdictions.
• Strong leadership, organization, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with training management systems, scheduling tools, and documentation standards.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to maintain fairness and impartiality with multiple State, county, and local agencies/jurisdictions.
• Strong leadership, organization, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with training management systems, scheduling tools, and documentation standards.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
• Requires loading and unloading vehicles with textbooks, printed materials, and training equipment (up to 50 lbs.).
• Requires good vision and mobility to conduct inspections and oversee field training.
• Position may involve exposure to outdoor training environments, noise, and temperature variations.
• Regular travel within the assigned region is required; occasional evening and weekend work for training events.
• Requires good vision and mobility to conduct inspections and oversee field training.
• Position may involve exposure to outdoor training environments, noise, and temperature variations.
• Regular travel within the assigned region is required; occasional evening and weekend work for training events.
PREFERENCES:
• Master's degree in Fire Science, Emergency Management, Business, Education, Public Administration, or other related fields.
• Prior experience in developing, coordinating, and managing emergency services training.
• Prior experience in developing, coordinating, and managing emergency services training.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
• Required: Certification (or ability to obtain within 18 months) as a State Emergency Services instructor (formerly Level II Instructor).
Required Application Materials: Cover Letter, Resume, Unofficial Transcript
Best Consideration Date: 02/22/2026
Posting Close Date: N/A
Open Until Filled: No
Visa Requirement:
UMD will not sponsor the successful candidate for work authorization in the United States now or in the future.
Additional Details: This position is located at the MFRI Northeast Regional Training Center in Gunpowder, MD and MFRI Southern Maryland Regional Training Center in La Plata,MD.
Department
PRES-MFRI-Administration
Worker Sub-Type
Faculty Regular
Salary Range
$83,000 - $101,000
Background Checks
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.
Employment Eligibility
The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.
EEO Statement
The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University's Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.
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