Project Lifesaver Coordinator (Part Time)

City of Suffolk, VA•Suffolk, VA

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About The Position

Project Lifesaver is a search and rescue program operated internationally by public safety agencies strategically designed for "at risk" individuals who are prone to the life-threatening behavior of wandering. The primary mission of Project Lifesaver is to provide timely response to save lives and reduce potential injury for adults and children with the propensity to wander due to a cognitive condition. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions described herein. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental to the performing of their duties just as though they were written out in this job description.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED; supplemented by college level course work or vocational training in personal computer operations; supplemented by a minimum of one (1) year previous experience and/or training that includes general office work, customer service, personal computer operations, and data entry; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Requires a valid driver's license.
Ability to calculate and/or tabulate data, including performing subsequent actions about these computational operations.
Ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others regarding the application of procedures and standards to specific situations.
Ability to read a variety of informational documentation, directions, instructions, and methods and procedures.
Ability to write reports with proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar, using all parts of speech.
Ability to speak with and before others with poise, voice control, and confidence using correct English and well-modulated voice.
Ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria.
Ability to utilize a wide variety of reference and descriptive data and information.
Ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; the ability to calculate decimals and percentages; the ability to utilize principles of fractions; and the ability to interpret graphs.
Ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape, visually with job-related equipment.
Ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions; must be adaptable to performing under minimal stress when confronted with an emergency.
Knowledge of the policies, procedures, and activities of the City and departmental practices as they pertain to the performance of duties relating to the position.
Knowledge of the practices and procedures associated with clerical/general office work.
Knowledge of modern office practices, methods, and procedures.
Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of office equipment typically utilized within the position.
Knowledge of the laws, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures about the essential duties and responsibilities of the position.
Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply regulations, procedures, and related information.
Knowledge of the terminology, principles, and methods utilized within the department.
Ability keep abreast of any changes in policy, methods, computer operations, equipment needs, policies, etc., as they pertain to departmental operations and activities.
Ability to effectively interact with supervisors, the general public, and all other groups involved in the activities of the department, and to effectively communicate both in person and by telephone.
Ability to assemble information and make written reports and documents in a concise, clear and effective manner.
Ability to use independent judgment and work with little direct supervision as situations warrant.
Ability to handle required calculations.
Knowledgeable of and proficient with computers and software programs typically utilized in the position.
Ability to read, understand, and interpret reports and related materials.
Ability to type and perform data entry accurately and with appropriate speed.

Responsibilities

Enrolling new clients into the program.
Administrative support functions including, but not limited to, entering client information into a database, distributing pertinent information to department personnel, and coordinating maintenance & repair of search and rescue equipment associated with the program (electronic transmitters, receivers, etc.).
Maintaining inventory of program equipment and supplies.
Serving as a liaison to the Project Lifesaver local Board of Directors, with duties including but not limited to attending meetings, advising the Board during annual budget preparation, and procuring equipment as approved for purchase by the Board.
Maintaining the operational certification through training of all Suffolk Fire & Rescue personnel, to include certifying new employees.
Other related duties as assigned.

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