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Community Risk Reduction Specialist
Description of Duties
This position, located in a fire district, is responsible for initiatives relative to fire prevention, fire safety education, and community outreach in order to prevent or mitigate the loss of life, property and resources in the community. Duties involve developing and facilitating programs with businesses, organizations, school districts, and emergency service personnel in order to integrate fire protection strategies and involve the community with problem solving and strategic implementation. The employee reports directly to, and works under the general supervision of an Assistant Fire Chief or other higher-level staff member. General supervision is exercised over an Assistant Community Risk Reduction Specialist.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must meet the following minimum requirements on or before the date of the written exam:
Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma plus five (5) years paid or volunteer* experience working with fire services programs such as Stop the Bleed, Public Assembly Inspections, Fall Prevention Training, Home Safety Inspections and Public Relations Events.
*Volunteer experience, for the purposes of these minimum qualifications, must be documented by submission of a signed letter from the chief/director of the participating district or department stating the title(s) of the positions and month and years of volunteer service. Documentation must be included with your application.
Volunteer experience in emergency services such as emergency medical services, firefighting and emergency preparedness, shall be defined as actual time spent in emergency services training, attending official department functions, or in responding to emergency situations as a member of an emergency services department. Time spent in fund-raising, parades, or social or sporting events will not be credited. The time claimed must be verified by the submission of copies of official department documents. A letter from the department chief/director without substantiation by official department documents is insufficient.
