What are the responsibilities and job description for the Life Safety Educator #2023-062 position at City of Pompano Beach?
Performs professional work in the coordination and delivery of fire education and life-safety prevention programs; works directly with the fire inspectors and the management team on improving fire department communication strategy; creates and enhances presentation documents in accordance with industry and fire department guidelines; edits and reworks existing materials according to audience needs as well as proofreads all documents to ensure they meet quality standards; conducts sessions pertaining to fire safety practices, principles, procedures and prevention to a variety of settings and locations; prepares educational materials, lesson plans, and other associated instructional media; coordinates and delivers fire education and life safety prevention programs and activities for schools, day care centers, health care facilities, businesses, private residences and the community; coordinates and delivers the educational workshop segment of the Juvenile Fire-setter Prevention and Intervention Program. Schedules, participates, and provides knowledge in child passenger safety in a variety of activities including community presentations and/or child safety seat checks; develops presentations using audio-visual, computer, photographic, and/or hardware-based technologies for educational programs; complies reports, memoranda, studies and evaluations, to assess the impact of educational programs. Liaison with external agencies and community resources for joint efforts in fire education and life safety prevention programs. Represents the agency in various fire education and life safety prevention planning committees. Participates in large-scale community outreach events and media related public education demonstrations. Performs related work as required.Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, Communications, Marketing or a related field, supplemented by a minimum of three (3) years of experience in teaching public education programs and curriculum development. Demonstrated project management skills and leadership ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously while working with a broad range of internal stakeholders, community interests and demographics. Strong written and oral communication and presentation skills. The successful candidate must successfully complete 64 hours of continuing education course work in Life Safety Educator Training (Levels 1 & 2) and obtain the American Heart Association BLS Instructor certification within one (1) year of employment. Must successfully complete the Juvenile Fire-setter Intervention Specialist I & II certificate program and the National Child Passenger Safety Technician certification within two (2) year of employment. Possess a valid Florida driver’s license. Knowledge of office methods and procedures. Knowledge of principles and practices related to public safety. Ability to teach adults and children. Ability to lead and guide a training classroom; manage different age groups and personalities. Ability to flex work schedule to accommodate educational program delivery and associated components. Ability to work independently with minimum supervision. Ability to communicate orally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Tasks involve the ability to exert light to moderate physical effort in sedentary to light work, at times involving some type of bending, kneeling, crouching, standing, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light to moderate weight (5-20 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods at a keyboard or workstation. Work is performed in usual office conditions with rare exposure to disagreeable environmental factors. Some tasks require outdoor activities, where potential exposure to inclement weather conditions may occur. A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
Position is open until filled.
The City of Pompano Beach welcomes everyone who would like to become a member of our team and who wants to “Do Good”. The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, religion, genetic information, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identify, familial status, or other circumstances and characteristics protected by state or federal law. The City promotes diversity of culture, background, thought, and ideas. The City strives to make inclusion a part of everything we do and strives for a work environment that creates a sense of belonging for everyone.
Position has access to a take-home vehicle.
Work Days/Hours : Monday – Thursday, 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Job Status : ( X ) Full time ( ) Part time/temporary
Department/Number : Fire Prevention/2260 Plan/Grade: 50/23Position is open until filled.
The City of Pompano Beach welcomes everyone who would like to become a member of our team and who wants to “Do Good”. The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, religion, genetic information, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identify, familial status, or other circumstances and characteristics protected by state or federal law. The City promotes diversity of culture, background, thought, and ideas. The City strives to make inclusion a part of everything we do and strives for a work environment that creates a sense of belonging for everyone.
Salary : $57,792 - $89,451
