What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Educator position at City of Rochester, NH?
Description
Statement of Duties
Responsible for developing and implementing a strategy for fire and life safety education and community risk reduction. Work includes preparing and presenting fire prevention and fire safety education programs, initiating and maintaining partnerships and communications between the Fire Department and various schools, community groups, businesses, and associations. Develops presentations, brochures, other educational materials for public distribution. Develops and distributes educational awareness through social media platforms. Performs highly skilled, administrative, and clerical work to support the activities of the Fire Prevention Division. Assists members of the Prevention Division with reports, permits and inspection related tasks. Performs all other related work as required.
Supervision
Works under the direct supervision of the Fire Marshal. Employee is evaluated by the Fire Marshal and the Senior Executive Assistant.
Job Environment
Some work is generally performed under typical office conditions. Some work is performed at places of business and educational facilities. Some work is performed outside, under varying weather conditions. Flexible work schedule allowing for occasional work outside of normal business hours, including evenings and weekends, based on program schedule.
Operates a computer, tablet, and general office equipment. Also operates department vehicles, radios, and all related equipment.
Makes regular contact with municipal employees in all departments, the public, builders, contractors, and homeowners. Contact is by telephone, in person and by correspondence and meetings.
Has access to confidential information, such as criminal investigations and records and lawsuits.
Errors in application of assigned duties could seriously endanger life and property, monetary loss, reduced levels of service, confusion, and delay in the provision of services and could have legal and/or financial repercussions for the city.
Essential Functions
- Assists in the development and implementation strategies, education programs, and materials for community risk reduction, and fire and life safety programs.
- Presents education programs to the public, schools, community business partners, city and department personnel.
- Performs community outreach in conjunction with applicable city and state officials.
- Assists members of the Fire Prevention Division with reports, permits and inspection related tasks.
- Provides administrative support to the Senior Executive Assistant as requested.
- Receives complaints and responds appropriately, including taking initiative to see that problems in certain situations are resolved; makes appropriate referrals as necessary.
- Receives calls, takes messages, and schedules meetings and commitments for the Fire Prevention Division.
- Composes confidential reports, correspondence, memoranda, and notices.
- Maintains the Fire Prevention Division files and materials.
- Assists in the preparation of the divisions budget including the purchase of supplies and equipment.
- Other duties as assigned.
Recommended Minimum Qualifications
- Associate degree in a related field or experience in training and education
Special Requirements
- Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license
- Certified Fire & Life Safety Educator within one (1) year from date of hire
- Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician within one (1) year from date of hire
- Certified CPR Instructor within two (2) years from date of hire
- Use of hand tools
Knowledge, Ability and Skill
A candidate for this position should have working knowledge of:
- Fire, life safety and community risk reduction concepts
- Training and education techniques
or be able to:
- Maintain harmonious relationships with department members and other city employees
- Communicate effectively, orally and in writing with employees and the public
- Use a computer/tablet and operate social media platforms
- Present materials to groups of various ages
- Manage multiple tasks in an organized manner
Physical Requirements
- Position requires the ability to operate computer keyboard and standard office equipment.
- Prolonged periods in a stationary position.
- Occasionally move about inside the office to access equipment.
- Consistently position self to maintain office equipment and documents.
- Physical strength to move and push object up to 50lbs.
- Must be able to move safely over uneven terrain.
- Must be able to work in cold and hot environments.
- Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand.
- Ability to observe items at a close range.
- Ability to adjust focus at close and distant vision.