What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time Fire Educator Technician - Fire Retirees position at Cobb County Government?
Position Information
Under general supervision, performs technical duties in public life safety and community risk reduction to all citizens and visitors within Cobb County. The primary purpose of this position is to enhance public safety awareness and education through a variety of channels and methods. As a crucial part of the community outreach team, the Fire Educator Technician plays a pivotal role in disseminating life-saving information, recruiting the next generation of firefighters, and serving as a liaison between the fire department and the general public.
Distinguishing Characteristics
This entry-level position offers the opportunity to work in various roles including, but not limited to, Safety Village Instructor, Fire Department Recruiter, Public Information Officer, and EMS Instructor within the Fire Training Division.
Essential Functions
Functions in an entry-level capacity through on-the-job training and participation in in-house and related training to learn and master the essential function of fire and life safety education.
Effectively deliver fire and life safety information to various audiences including but not limited to community members, school groups, and department personnel.
Build and maintain relationships with community stakeholders, organizations, and local agencies to promote fire safety and public education initiatives.
Ensure that educational materials, training modules, and other resources are up-to-date, accurate, and align with the department’s objectives.
Maintain accurate records and generate reports pertaining to educational outreach, training sessions, recruitment activities, or public information dissemination as applicable.
Work closely with other departments and team members to achieve common goals, share insights, and optimize resources.
Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, tailored to a wide range of audiences.
Adhere to departmental policies, guidelines, and procedures, as well as local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to the area of assignment.
Stay informed about the latest best practices, technologies, and methodologies in fire safety education, recruitment, or public information dissemination.
Minimum Qualifications
High School diploma or GED required; supplemented by three years of experience providing fire safety or similar instruction or three years of experience in fire prevention, suppression, or emergency medical activities.
Licenses and Certifications
Valid driver's license is required. State of Georgia Firefighter Certification or the equivalent certification from another state is preferred. State of Georgia Emergency Medical Technician or the equivalent from another state is preferred. State of Georgia Fire Safety Educator Certification or the equivalent from another state is preferred. To be completed within one year of hiring: State of Georgia Fire Safety Educator Certification.
Physical Abilities
Tasks require the regular and sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and that may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds).
Sensory Requirements
Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
Environmental Factors
Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, fumes, smoke, temperature and noise extremes, hazardous materials, fire, unsafe structures, heights, confined spaces, traffic hazards, bright and dim lights, toxic agents, animal and wildlife attacks, animal and human bites, explosives, or rude and irate customers.
EEO Statement
Cobb County Government is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.
Visit Cobb County's Employee Benefits page to learn more.
I understand that all answers to these supplemental questions must be verifiable in the 'Educational History' and 'Work History' sections of the application. Failure to provide sufficient information in these sections may result in my disqualification from the hiring process.
I have read the Minimum Qualifications required for this position and understand I must demonstrate those qualifications on the application in order to be considered for this position. Furthermore, a failure to adequately demonstrate all qualifications may result in my removal from consideration. Lastly, I understand indicating "see resume" on the application, may not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
Are you legally eligible to work in the United States on an unlimited and unrestricted basis?
Do you have three years of experience providing fire safety or similar instruction or three years of experience in fire prevention or suppression activities?
Please describe your experience providing fire safety or similar instruction or three years of experience in fire prevention or suppression activities. Verify any information below is also included in your "Employment History" section of your application. Enter N/A if not applicable. "See resume" will not be accepted.
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Please check any of the following certifications you currently possess.
This position requires a State of Georgia Fire Safety Educator Certification within one year of the date of hire. If you currently have a State of Georgia Fire Safety Educator Certification, which certificate do you have?
The elements for the selection process for all sworn applicants could include one or more of the following elements: written exam, polygraph exam, psychological exam, oral interview, medical examination and drug screening. A background investigation will also be conducted. This investigation may include a current check on the applicant's credit, criminal and driver history. All information provided in your application will be verified. Personal or verbal contact will be made with all references supplied by the applicant and/or other sources. The applicant will be required to provide written explanations for any issues in questions brought forth during the background investigation.
The duration of the selection process will vary by applicant due to availability for appointments and other factors. The average time period for completion of all elements of the background process is approximately three months. Reapplication by any applicant previously removed from the process will be taken on a case by case basis specific to each applicant's situation and past reason for removal. I hereby acknowledge that if I elect to continue in the application process, all elements will be subject to Cobb County Department of Public Safety's Hiring Standards.
Under general supervision, performs technical duties in public life safety and community risk reduction to all citizens and visitors within Cobb County. The primary purpose of this position is to enhance public safety awareness and education through a variety of channels and methods. As a crucial part of the community outreach team, the Fire Educator Technician plays a pivotal role in disseminating life-saving information, recruiting the next generation of firefighters, and serving as a liaison between the fire department and the general public.
Distinguishing Characteristics
This entry-level position offers the opportunity to work in various roles including, but not limited to, Safety Village Instructor, Fire Department Recruiter, Public Information Officer, and EMS Instructor within the Fire Training Division.
Essential Functions
Functions in an entry-level capacity through on-the-job training and participation in in-house and related training to learn and master the essential function of fire and life safety education.
Effectively deliver fire and life safety information to various audiences including but not limited to community members, school groups, and department personnel.
Build and maintain relationships with community stakeholders, organizations, and local agencies to promote fire safety and public education initiatives.
Ensure that educational materials, training modules, and other resources are up-to-date, accurate, and align with the department’s objectives.
Maintain accurate records and generate reports pertaining to educational outreach, training sessions, recruitment activities, or public information dissemination as applicable.
Work closely with other departments and team members to achieve common goals, share insights, and optimize resources.
Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, tailored to a wide range of audiences.
Adhere to departmental policies, guidelines, and procedures, as well as local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to the area of assignment.
Stay informed about the latest best practices, technologies, and methodologies in fire safety education, recruitment, or public information dissemination.
Minimum Qualifications
High School diploma or GED required; supplemented by three years of experience providing fire safety or similar instruction or three years of experience in fire prevention, suppression, or emergency medical activities.
Licenses and Certifications
Valid driver's license is required. State of Georgia Firefighter Certification or the equivalent certification from another state is preferred. State of Georgia Emergency Medical Technician or the equivalent from another state is preferred. State of Georgia Fire Safety Educator Certification or the equivalent from another state is preferred. To be completed within one year of hiring: State of Georgia Fire Safety Educator Certification.
Physical Abilities
Tasks require the regular and sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and that may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds).
Sensory Requirements
Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
Environmental Factors
Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, fumes, smoke, temperature and noise extremes, hazardous materials, fire, unsafe structures, heights, confined spaces, traffic hazards, bright and dim lights, toxic agents, animal and wildlife attacks, animal and human bites, explosives, or rude and irate customers.
EEO Statement
Cobb County Government is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.
Visit Cobb County's Employee Benefits page to learn more.
- Benefits for part-time employees are marked.
I understand that all answers to these supplemental questions must be verifiable in the 'Educational History' and 'Work History' sections of the application. Failure to provide sufficient information in these sections may result in my disqualification from the hiring process.
- Yes
- No
I have read the Minimum Qualifications required for this position and understand I must demonstrate those qualifications on the application in order to be considered for this position. Furthermore, a failure to adequately demonstrate all qualifications may result in my removal from consideration. Lastly, I understand indicating "see resume" on the application, may not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
- Yes
- No
Are you legally eligible to work in the United States on an unlimited and unrestricted basis?
- Yes
- No
Do you have three years of experience providing fire safety or similar instruction or three years of experience in fire prevention or suppression activities?
- Yes
- No
Please describe your experience providing fire safety or similar instruction or three years of experience in fire prevention or suppression activities. Verify any information below is also included in your "Employment History" section of your application. Enter N/A if not applicable. "See resume" will not be accepted.
06
Please check any of the following certifications you currently possess.
- Emergency Medical Technician or the equivalent from another state
- State of Georgia Firefighter Certification or the equivalent certification from another state
- None of the above
This position requires a State of Georgia Fire Safety Educator Certification within one year of the date of hire. If you currently have a State of Georgia Fire Safety Educator Certification, which certificate do you have?
- I have a State of Georgia Fire Safety Educator Certification.
- I have an equivalent certification from another state.
- I do not have a State of Georgia Fire Safety Educator Certification but I am willing to get one within one year.
- I do not have a State of Georgia Fire Safety Educator Certification and I will NOT get one within one year.
The elements for the selection process for all sworn applicants could include one or more of the following elements: written exam, polygraph exam, psychological exam, oral interview, medical examination and drug screening. A background investigation will also be conducted. This investigation may include a current check on the applicant's credit, criminal and driver history. All information provided in your application will be verified. Personal or verbal contact will be made with all references supplied by the applicant and/or other sources. The applicant will be required to provide written explanations for any issues in questions brought forth during the background investigation.
- I AGREE with the terms stated.
- I DO NOT AGREE with the terms stated.
The duration of the selection process will vary by applicant due to availability for appointments and other factors. The average time period for completion of all elements of the background process is approximately three months. Reapplication by any applicant previously removed from the process will be taken on a case by case basis specific to each applicant's situation and past reason for removal. I hereby acknowledge that if I elect to continue in the application process, all elements will be subject to Cobb County Department of Public Safety's Hiring Standards.
- I AGREE to the terms stated.
- I DO NOT AGREE to the terms stated.
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