Community Outreach Specialist - City of Grand Junction Colorado - Grand Junction, CO

Knowledge of: Operations, services, and activities of a community education program; principles and practices of adult, teen, and child educational development; fire protection methods and techniques; operational characteristics of audio-visual production and presentation equipment; learning theory and educational methodology; public school administration policies and procedures; general knowledge of fire department operations, social media platforms and marketing and promotional methods and techniques; principles and practices of media relations; methods and techniques of filing and record keeping; principles and practices of data collection and report preparation; English usage, grammar, punctuation and spelling; oral and written communication techniques and skills; office procedures and equipment including computers, word processing, and database software; pertinent Federal, State and local codes, laws and regulations.

Ability to: Develop and maintain relationships; communicate effectively; manage multiple projects and programs in a fast paced environment; work in a progressive and team oriented environment; provide excellent service to the community; promote a positive and professional image of the Department at all times; read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manual; write analytical report and correspondence; develop and deliver curriculum; present information and speak effectively before large or small audiences.


Training and Experience:
Minimum of two (2) years increasingly responsible experience teaching, providing instruction, or public speaking experience including developing class or program curriculum; fire and life safety education preferred.


Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in education, mass media/communication, program development, public speaking, or fire science.


Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be submitted.


Licenses or Certifications :
Possession of a valid Colorado Driver’s License.

Ability to obtain CPR certification within one year of employment.

Ability to obtain IS 100, 200, 700, and 800 ICS/NIMS certificates within one year of employment.

Ability to obtain State of Colorado Division of Fire, Prevention, and Control Fire and Life Safety Educator I certification within one year of employment.

Ability to obtain State of Colorado Division of Fire, Prevention, and Control Juvenile Fire setter Intervention Specialist certification within two years of employment.

Ability to attend and successfully complete the R0200 Leadership Strategies for Community Risk Reduction at the National Fire Academy within two years of employment


Physical Conditions:
This position requires work in a variety of locations and conditions including office areas and emergency scenes. The conditions include: working in a sedentary office environment; providing presentations in a variety of settings including inside and outside environments; standing, walking, kneeling, stooping/bending, and lifting; ability to lift, move, and carry objects up to 50 pounds; working in inclement weather and hazardous environments; work some non-traditional hours to include evenings and weekends.



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