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JOB DESCRIPTION

FIRE PUBLIC EDUCATOR
COMMUNITY RISK REDUCTION

FIRE DEPARTMENT

Human Resources

Newport News, Virginia
Department

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Under general supervision, this position is responsible for assisting in coordinating and conducting
Fire Department community risk reduction programs. Reports to the Public Education Coordinator.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Prepares, implements and conducts specialized community risk reduction programs to Newport News
Public Schools students, private schools, after-school programs, senior centers, and civic and business
organizations.

Implements community risk reduction programs; researches and designs public information materials
and visual aids; prepares, presents, and maintains visual and audio aids; assists in the maintenance of
public education equipment.

Maintains public education supplies for fire stations; maintains statistical data on programs and
prepares reports pertaining to fire education activities; assists with public and department events and
programs to include Fire Prevention Week and other outreach events; attends various committee
meetings to include neighborhood watch, school PTA, and other civic groups and social organizations.

Performs other duties as assigned.

PERFORMANCE STANDARD

Employees at all levels are expected to effectively work together to meet the needs of the community
and the organization through work behaviors demonstrating the City’s Values. Employees are also
expected to lead by example and demonstrate the highest level of ethics.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE

• Education and Training – Thorough knowledge of educational techniques, methods, and

procedures. Knowledge of modern training philosophies, practices, and techniques. General
knowledge of the proper methods and techniques of researching, preparing and disseminating
fire safety information.

• Information Technology – Knowledge of computers with word processing, spreadsheet, and

presentation software to effectively complete a variety of administrative tasks and presentations.

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• Customer Service- Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service. This

includes setting and meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer
satisfaction.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Interpersonal Relationships – Develops and maintains cooperative and professional relationships

with employees and all levels of management to include representatives from other departments
and organizations.

• Judgment/Decision Making — Evaluates the best method of research and then exercises

appropriate judgment in establishing priorities and resolving complex matters. Considers the
relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

• Time Management - Plans and organizes daily work routine. Establishes priorities for the

completion of work in accordance with sound time-management methodology.

REQUIRED ABILITIES

• Communication – Ability to communicate complex and technical ideas and proposals effectively so

others will understand to include preparation of reports, schedules, and documentation. Ability to
listen and understand information and ideas presented verbally and in writing.

• Research and Analysis – Ability to analyze, interpret, and apply research findings and

recommendations. Ability to research and develop training and safety related programs and
curricula from a variety of sources to include federal and state safety regulations.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in education, public administration, liberal arts or a related field and 2
years of related experience in teaching or training, or an equivalent combination of education and
experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires an acceptable general background check to include a local and state criminal history check
and sex offender registry check.

A valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Requires the ability to exert moderate effort, though not constant physical effort.

• Some combination of lifting, carrying, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pushing and/or

pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (10-50 pounds).

• Tasks may involve extended periods of time at keyboard or work station.
  

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SENSORY REQUIREMENTS

• Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds and visual cues or signals.

• Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURES

Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental
conditions.

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