Fire and Life Safety Education Specialist

JOB OBJECTIVES

Develops, coordinates and presents community service activities and programs in the areas of fire prevention, fire and life safety, and community relations.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives direction from Fire Department management. Exercises technical and functional supervision over volunteer personnel.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this class.

• Develops, prepares and conducts neighborhood/community training on fire and life safety topics, evaluates programs and make recommendations for improvement. Research and develop new programs, prepare literature and visual aids for presentations
• Compiles and analyzes statistical information relative to potential fire and life safety problems within the community; compiles data for and prepares monthly and annual reports on fire safety activities and programs
• Organizes and coordinates Fire Department involvement in Fire Department promotional events and City sponsored activities. Coordinates the Juvenile Fire Setter Prevention Program; develops, implements and evaluates fire safety curriculums for the public school system for all grade levels
• Responds to citizen requests for information or programs; schedules station tours and special departmental events
• Works closely with the Fire Operations Division in teaching various educational programs for presentation to students, the public, and City employees
• Maintains the Fire Prevention Library, and an inventory of fire prevention handouts and information; orders replacement materials on a timely basis to ensure that required publications and materials are available for distribution at scheduled educational programs
• Submits budget recommendations and justifications to meet the Fire Prevention Division’s educational requirements
• Writes public service announcements, media releases for major incidents and seasonal public safety articles to be submitted to the press for publication
• Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing
• Performs data entry using computer systems
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with a wide range of community organizations, media representatives and the public
• Assists in the preparation of the Fire Department community relations budget
• Works a flexible schedule, which may include nights and weekends to meet customer needs
• Performs other related duties, as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree with major course work in communications, education, or a related field and two years of experience in public contact work in the area of Fire Public Safety Education or experience providing formal education programs. Extensive knowledge of the organization and function of municipal government; basic research and survey techniques and report writing. Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid, Arizona driver’s license.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Valid NFPA 1035, Level II teaching certification or equivalent within three (3) years of hire. Thorough knowledge of public education programs provided by the Peoria Fire Department; knowledge of the English language including punctuation, spelling and grammar; knowledge of education principles, methods and practices; thorough knowledge of fire causes and preventative measures; basic methods, practices and objectives of a municipal fire department; ability to speak Spanish.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to perform the essential functions of this class successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to sit, stand and walk; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate standard office equipment; operate a vehicle; and reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally be required to lift up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Mental Demands:
While performing the duties of this class, employees regularly are required to use oral and written communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; interact with the general public, vendors, public agencies, employees and others who may be encountered during the course of work.

Work Environment:

Position is typically office, classroom and outdoor settings. May require some lifting and transporting of audiovisual equipment.


FLSA Status: Non - Exempt

Developed: 9/97

Revised: 01/06

 

DURING THE SELECTION PROCESS, ANY APPLICANT REQUIRING ACCOMMODATION FOR A DISABILITY SHOULD ADVISE THE HUMAN  RESOURCES DEPARTMENT. Employment Hotline (Voice Only): 623-773-7105 Human Resources (Voice/TDD): 623-773-7100 EOE M/F/D/V AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER OPORTUNIDAD DE EMPLEO CON DERECHOS IGUALES 8401 West Monroe St, Suite 110 - Peoria Arizona 85345 - (623) 773-7100 - Fax (623) 773-7149

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