Fire Educator

Gwinnett County; Lawrenceville (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Gwinnett County is seeking a community risk reduction liaison to engage with community organizations, business groups, and residents. The role involves delivering fire safety presentations using prepared lesson plans, materials, and AV aids, while helping enhance existing programs and services.

The incumbent will conduct home safety surveys, car seat verifications, and installations, and perform smoke/CO alarm checks and installations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• One year of specialized training in education or related field and two years of customer service, communications, teaching or related experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

Responsibilities

• Research educational programs and materials to enhance the current program and services.
• Assist with writing, designing and distributing program presentation materials and resources.
• Conducts home safety surveys, car seat checks and installations.
• Smoke alarm and CO alarm checks and installations, conducts site visits for target occupancies, instructs fire and life safety training, and educational presentations.
• Provides basic customer assistance by explaining services and answering questions and concerns, tours, and processes requests for programs.
• This job class requires public speaking to conduct program presentations, table displays, attending meetings, and engaging with residents during community events.
• Participates in staff meetings, in-service training sessions, and giving reports when requested during department/public meetings

Skills

Customer service

Public speaking

Communications

Teaching

CPR Certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Specialized training in education or related field

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

Job Description

Serves as departmental risk reduction liaison to community organizations, business groups, the media and other agencies. Prepares and delivers a variety of fire safety presentations using lesson plans, program presentations, audio and visual teaching aides/props and resources.

Essential Duties

• Research educational programs and materials to enhance the current program and services.
• Assists with writing, designing and distributing program presentation materials and resources.
• Conducts home safety surveys, car seat checks and installations.
• Smoke alarm and CO alarm checks and installations, conducts site visits for target occupancies, instructs fire and life safety training, and educational presentations.
• Provides basic customer assistance by explaining services and answering questions and concerns, tours, and processes requests for programs.

Public Speaking Duties

• This job class requires public speaking to conduct program presentations, table displays, attending meetings, and engaging with residents during community events.
• Participates in staff meetings, in-service training sessions, and giving reports when requested during department/public meetings

Other Job Requirements/Information

• This job is a safety sensitive position that will require a pre-employment drug test and subsequent random drug and alcohol testing.
• This job is a civilian position in either a public safety department or in Information Technology with close ties to public safety. Due to the sensitive nature of this position, a public safety background which may include motor vehicle & criminal histories, and fingerprinting.

Grade

The grade for this position is B21(2).

Effective 4/11/2023, this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.; AND
• One year of specialized training in education or related field and two years of customer service, communications, teaching or related experience; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

Preferred Qualifications in addition to the above minimum qualifications

• CPR Certified

About Gwinnett County

Welcome to Gwinnett County Government

Gwinnett County Government is an award-winning employer that believes in investing in its employees by providing corporate level benefits, a wellness program, professional development opportunities, career advancement, and more

Careers with impact

Gwinnett County sets the standard as a dynamic, vibrant community where all people can enjoy economic opportunities, safe neighborhoods, plentiful greenspace, and recreational facilities. We are committed to hiring those who share our dedication to making life better for our residents and business owners. The culture of superior service that our employees have created reflects that standard and helps staff, residents, and stakeholders remain vibrantly connected.

Exceptional benefits

Working for Gwinnett County comes with exceptional benefits, including health coverage, a robust wellness program (Spouses can participate, too!), onsite employee wellness center, longevity pay, tuition reimbursement, and more. The value of Gwinnett County benefits can be up to 49 percent of an individual’s total compensation.

World-class community

More than a million residents make up Gwinnett’s diverse community. The County is located just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Georgia Highway 316 reduces travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes.

Gwinnett County is an award-winning employer!

• Atlanta’s Healthiest Employer by Atlanta Business Chronicle
• Green Communities Platinum Certification for Gwinnett County from the Atlanta Regional Commission
• Top 100 Healthiest Workplaces in America by Springbuk and PR NewsWire and more!

Vision

Gwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives!

Mission

Gwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services.

Values

• Integrity: We believe in being honest, building trust, and having strong moral principles.
• Accountability: We believe in stewardship, transparency, and sustainability.
• Equity: We believe in fairness and respect for all.
• Inclusivity: We believe in engaging, embracing, and unifying our communities.
• Innovation: We believe in continual adaptation of technology, process, and experience.

Hiring Process

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Gwinnett County is committed to creating a diverse workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (including sex), race, color, national origin (including ancestry), gender (identity and expression), sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status (including pregnancy), disability, military or veteran status, religion, political affiliation, immigration status, homeless status, or any other category protected by law.