Public Educator

Rochester, City of•Rochester Fire Department, NH

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Associate degree in a related field or experience in training and education
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
Working knowledge of fire, life safety and community risk reduction concepts
Working knowledge of training and education techniques
Ability to maintain harmonious relationships with department members and other city employees
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing with employees and the public
Ability to use a computer/tablet and operate social media platforms
Ability to present materials to groups of various ages
Ability to manage multiple tasks in an organized manner
Ability to operate computer keyboard and standard office equipment
Ability to move and push object up to 50lbs.
Ability to move safely over uneven terrain.
Ability 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.

Responsibilities

Develops and implements a strategy for fire and life safety education and community risk reduction.
Prepares and presents fire prevention and fire safety education programs.
Initiates and maintains partnerships and communications between the Fire Department and various schools, community groups, businesses, and associations.
Develops presentations, brochures, and 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.
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.
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.