City Of Greenville, NC Greenville , NC 27833
Posted 2 weeks ago
Job Summary
The City of Greenville seeks an experienced individual to the fill the position of Marketing and Community Risk Reduction Specialist in our Fire/Rescue Department. Under general direction of the Fire Marshal, this position will convey information to the public and manage the fire and life safety education programs for Greenville Fire/Rescue. This is accomplished by developing and maintaining community educational programs to reinforce fire and life safety behaviors and attitudes.
FLSAExemption Status: Non-Exempt
Examples of Duties
Develops, maintains, and presents comprehensive community educational programs and curriculum designed to establish and reinforce fire and life safety behaviors and attitudes;
Serves as the community and departmental educator for the Safe Kids International Child Passenger Seat Technician Program;
Manages and maintains the Code Red Smoke Alarm Program;
Serves as a Public Information Officer for the Fire/Rescue Department which may include response to emergency scenes;
Develops and maintains relationships with various forms of media to support the department;
Recommends and assists in the preparation of a budget associated with marketing, risk reduction related events, and other special events;
Researches, writes, and solicits grants related to fire prevention;
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Associate's degree in Education, Communications, Public Administration, Public Relations, Marketing, Fire Service Administration or related field; and
Three (3) years of experience in these fields, including some public speaking experience.
Or
Bachelor's degree in Education, Communications, Public Administration, Public Relations, Marketing, Fire Service Administration or related field; and
One (1) year of experience in these fields, including some public speaking experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
(Preferred qualifications at time of hire; must be obtained within 18 months of hire date and maintained throughout employment)
North Carolina Fire & Life Safety Educator III Certification.
Youth Firesetting Intervention Specialist Certification.
Safe Kids International Child Passenger Seat Technician Certification.
Public Information Officer Certification through the National Fire Academy, the Emergency Management Institute, or another agency.
American Red Cross CPR Certification
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of:
Skilled in:
Ability to:
Special Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid, current North Carolina driver's license that is not revoked, suspended, or subject to limited restoration or conditional operation privileges.
Must have and maintain an acceptable driving record.
City Of Greenville, NC