Community Risk Reduction Specialist

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans coordinates and delivers community risk reduction and fire/life safety education programs.

• Conducts risk assessments and develops programs targeted at identified community risks.

• Delivers presentations training and outreach to schools businesses and community groups.

• Participates in wildfire preparedness home assessment and community resilience programs.

• Develops educational materials curriculum and presentations for diverse audiences.

• Collects and analyzes program data to measure effectiveness and outcomes.

• Works collaboratively with other city departments community groups and partner agencies.

• Participates in fire prevention inspections code enforcement support and community safety events.

• Maintains records reports and documentation of program activities and accomplishments.

• Performs other related duties as assigned to meet the needs of the department.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences including children seniors and at-risk populations.

• Ability to develop deliver and evaluate community risk reduction programs.

• Knowledge of fire and life safety principles.

• Knowledge of public education practices.

• Knowledge of risk reduction strategies.

• Knowledge of community engagement and outreach methods.

• Skill in public speaking teaching and presentation delivery.

• Valid drivers license and ability to maintain an acceptable motor vehicle record.

• Have and maintain acceptable background information including criminal conviction history.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors Degree in Education Communications Public Administration Fire Science or related field.

• Certification as Fire and Life Safety Educator I or II.

• Experience in fire prevention community risk reduction or public education programs.

• Experience working with at-risk or diverse populations.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Associates degree in a related field. Four (4) years of related experience may substitute for the education requirement.

• Two (2) years of experience in fire prevention community risk reduction public education or related field.

• Ability to obtain Fire and Life Safety Educator certification as required by the department within 18 months.

SUPERVISION

Supervision Received: Community Risk Reduction Senior Program Manager

Supervision Exercised: None.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Physical and Mental Effort: Requires ability to perform presentations outreach and education programs in a variety of settings. Involves extended standing walking and interacting with the public.

• Work Environment: Work performed in schools community centers outdoors and office settings. May involve evening and weekend assignments.

• Machines and Equipment Used: Computers audio-visual equipment educational props vehicles and standard office equipment.