Community Risk Reduction Administrator

City of Mesa•Mesa, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

A Community Risk Reduction Administrator is responsible for supervising, directing, and managing the department’s Community Risk Reduction Division; identifying community risk and public education needs; and planning and coordinating the Public Education and Social Services unit of the Mesa Fire and Medical Department. The division develops and administers education, prevention, safety, community relations, and social services programs including adult education, child passenger safety, drowning prevention, Fire Prevention Week, Youth Fire Setting Prevention and Intervention, LifeSaver Program, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Program, School Programs, Driver’s Safety, HSE and Connector volunteer programs, and Social Service follow-ups. Responsibilities include: serving as an informational resource to the public; identifying and assessing community risk factors; developing and managing the division budget; establishing policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs); and developing strategic and operational plans that include long- and short-term objectives for the division. Additional responsibilities include: researching, writing, implementing, and administering grant-funded programs; representing the Mesa Fire and Medical Department on local, regional, and statewide committees; coordinating department and community events; supervising professional, technical, and clerical staff; and evaluating program quality, outcomes, and effectiveness. This position also works collaboratively with internal departments, nonprofit organizations, and community partners to reduce service gaps, improve coordination of social services, and support community risk reduction initiatives. The administrator advises departments on the implementation of social service programs, partnerships, and community outreach efforts. This class performs related duties as required. A Community Risk Reduction Administrator is a civilian classification receiving general supervision from an Assistant Fire Chief. This class exercises supervision over the Fire and Life Safety Education Specialist class and may supervise others assigned to the program. It is distinguished from the Fire and Life Safety Education Specialist class by the overall responsibility for the coordination of community events, budget management, programs, and supervision of subordinate employees. Work is performed independently and requires independent decision-making. This class is FLSA exempt-executive.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Education, Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Business Management, Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, or related field
Considerable (3 - 5 years) experience in progressively responsible public safety or community education programs, social work, counseling, public relations, or marketing involving public contact
One year of supervisory experience
Experience and/or training in public speaking
Must possess a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License by hire or promotion date
Substance Abuse Testing: Individuals shall be subject to pre-employment or pre-placement alcohol, drug and/or controlled substance testing

Nice To Haves

Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from an accredited college or university
Good (1 - 3 years) experience in administration and/or budget preparation
Good (1 - 3 years) public contact experience in a fire prevention/public safety environment
Bilingual in Spanish at the City’s intermediate level

Responsibilities

Supervising, directing, and managing the department’s Community Risk Reduction Division
Identifying community risk and public education needs
Planning and coordinating the Public Education and Social Services unit
Developing and administering education, prevention, safety, community relations, and social services programs
Serving as an informational resource to the public
Identifying and assessing community risk factors
Developing and managing the division budget
Establishing policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Developing strategic and operational plans that include long- and short-term objectives for the division
Researching, writing, implementing, and administering grant-funded programs
Representing the Mesa Fire and Medical Department on local, regional, and statewide committees
Coordinating department and community events
Supervising professional, technical, and clerical staff
Evaluating program quality, outcomes, and effectiveness
Working collaboratively with internal departments, nonprofit organizations, and community partners to reduce service gaps, improve coordination of social services, and support community risk reduction initiatives
Advising departments on the implementation of social service programs, partnerships, and community outreach efforts