COMMUNITY RISK REDUCTION COORDINATOR (Fire Training Specialist) - Range 29 / IAFF

Municipality of Anchorage; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Municipality of Anchorage seeks a Community Risk Reduction Coordinator (CRRC) within the Anchorage Fire Department to lead public education efforts that increase community preparedness and resilience, aiming to reduce fire and medical emergencies. The CRRC develops, coordinates, and delivers awareness programs using outreach and media to engage residents and organizations.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent with six years of training experience (two years in fire,

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent with six (6) years of experience in developing and delivering training
• Two (2) years of that training experience must be in fire, rescue, paramedic or emergency operation management training
• Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree with requisite training experience as specified

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and deliver awareness and educational programs using outreach and all forms of media
• Monitor and analyze data and report on fire and injury statistics from local, state, and national programs
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Education

High school diploma

Associate’s degree in Fire Science / Fire Administration / EMS

Bachelor’s degree in Fire Science / Fire Administration / EMS

Job description

Open to the general public and any current employee of the Municipality of Anchorage

This position is represented by the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) - Local 1264 Union and is subject to the current provisions of the agreement between the Municipality of Anchorage and the IAFF Local 1264 Union. If the person selected is not affiliated with the IAFF Local 1264 union, he or she must become a member in good standing within 30 days of beginning work.

DEPARTMENT: Anchorage Fire Department (AFD)

LOCATION OF WORK:1301 E 80th Ave, Anchorage

HOURS OF WORK: Monday through Friday

To be considered for employment, applicants must be legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States. The Municipality of Anchorage is not able to provide any type of sponsorship, including Student Visas and Employment Visas, under any circumstances.

Working under the general supervision of the Wildfire Fuels/Fire Specialist, the Community Risk Reduction Coordinator (CRRC) is a key member of the Anchorage Fire Department's (AFD) public education program. The CRRC is responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering awareness and educational programs by using outreach and all forms of media to improve the community's health and safety through increased preparedness and resiliency, and by reducing the frequency, duration and severity of fire and medical emergencies. The CRRC monitors and analyzes data and reports on fire and injury statistics from local, state, and national programs as part of initial and ongoing planning processes. Other related duties as assigned.

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and six (6) years of experience in developing and delivering training, two (2) years must have been in fire, rescue, paramedic or emergency operation management training.

OR

Associate’s degree in Fire Science, Fire Administration, Emergency Medical Services or a closely related discipline and four (4) years of experience in developing and delivering training two (2) years of experience must have been in fire, recue, paramedic or emergency operation management training.

OR

Bachelor’s degree in Fire Science, Fire Administration, Emergency Medical Services or a closely related discipline and two (2) years of experience in developing and delivering training, two (2) years must have been in fire, rescue, paramedic or emergency operation management training.

All applicants must possess and/or complete:

• Valid State of Alaska Driver’s License with satisfactory driving record at time of hire.

• State of Alaska Public Fire and Life Safety Educator level I or higher or equivalent with six (6) months of hire.

If selected for hire, the appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory Municipal Employment Office conducted background check. A background check encompasses criminal history, verifying education, verifying dates of employment, and a drug screen.

The Municipality of Anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-verify Program. For more information, please go to http://www.uscis.gov/E-verify. E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Appointment to this position will be conditional based upon the submission of a current copy of the applicant's Alaska driver's license and a current (dated within 30 days from date requested) copy of his/her Department of Motor Vehicle driving record, including a driving record from previous states if the Alaska driver's license was first issued within one year prior to application, documenting an acceptable driving history. The processing fee(s) are the responsibility of the selected applicant. For information on acceptable driving history, please refer to the MOA Driving Conviction Guidelines.

All required certifications and licenses must remain current for the duration of employment.

Military Service Interview Preference:

Veterans or who wish to be considered for interview preference as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D must attach to the application a copy of their DD Form 214, DD Form 256, NGB Form 22, or a letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs recognizing the person as a veteran. The attached documentation must show an honorable discharge or general (under honorable conditions) discharge. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

Individuals currently serving as a member in good standing in the National Guard or the organized military reserves who wish to be considered for interview preference as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D must attach proof of current service to the application. Proof of current service can be shown by submission of a statement of service which, at a minimum, shows full name, date of birth, Social Security Number, date service began, branch of service, rank, name of command providing the information, unit of assignment. The statement of service must be on a form or letterhead of the individual’s command organization and show the name, signature, title and contact information for the signer providing the statement of service. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

The MOA is an EO and AA employer and complies with Title I of the ADA.

For information regarding requests for reasonable accommodations related to employment under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Municipality of Anchorage ADA Coordinator at [phone].