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Fire Inspector/ Fire Educator
| Company | City of Charlotte |
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| Location | Charlotte, NC, USA |
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| Salary | $23 – $46.4 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
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| Experience Level | Junior, Mid Level |
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Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED with three (3) years of relevant work experience; or an Associates degree with one year of relevant work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the essential job duties.
- Possess any level of the North Carolina Fire and Life Safety Educator certification.
- Ability to obtain the North Carolina Fire and Life Safety Educator I, II, and III within specified time frame.
Responsibilities
- Apply industry recognized standards and your interpersonal and teaching skills to present professional, content correct, and age-appropriate fire safety education programs.
- Meet the job performance requirements related to Fire and Life Safety Educator as outlined in the current edition of NFPA 1035, Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire and Life Safety Educator; FEMA Public Information Officer, Youth Firesetter Intervention Specialist, and Youth Program Manager Professional Qualifications.
- Performing specialized educational work in preparing and presenting fire prevention and fire safety education programs within the CMS School system.
- Promoting the Fire and Life Safety efforts for the Fire Department.
- Demonstrate tact and courtesy during frequent contact with students and administrators, city officials, and the public.
- Work closely with regional and national fire safety organizations. Partner with public and private agencies to determine fire trends and best fire safety educational outreach practices within the City of Charlotte.
- Exercise initiative and independent judgement in all phases of work.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Education, Public Relations, Communications, or related field.
- One or more years of documented work experience in a progressively responsible public safety field involving educational programs, public relations, public contact work or public speaking experience.
- Possession of the North Carolina Fire and Life Safety Educator III certification.
- Bilingual in Spanish and English.
