Marketing & Community Risk Reduction Specialist

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:

• the sources and use of information about current fire prevention techniques.
• the laws and regulations covering fire prevention.
• the modern principles and techniques of fire prevention, including inspection, hazards, and elimination of dangerous conditions.
• principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.
• the services provided by the Greenville Fire/Rescue Department.

Skilled in:

• giving presentations to audiences of various sizes, and composition.
• explaining complex information so that others can understand.

Ability to:

• maintain positive and constructive written and oral communication skills at all times.
• work well in a progressive, team-oriented environment.
• have a positive attitude, and be a self-starter.
• develop innovative and current approaches to fire safety.
• speak clearly so others can understand you.
• operate assigned equipment, including computer equipment and various software packages.
• work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.
• develop and maintain positive, effective working relationships with City employees, volunteers, residents, other governmental agencies, and the community.

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.