Fire Inspector/ Fire Educator
Job Description
Date Opened: Friday, May 02, 2025 12:00 AMClose Date: Friday, May 16, 2025 12:00 AM
Department: Fire Department
Public Safety Operations
Salary: $23.00 - $46.40 Commensurate with Experience
The most effective way to prevent the tragedy of fires and other injuries is to educate the public on their causes and to introduce strategies in dealing with these emergencies.The Charlotte Fire Department (CFD) Office of Public Information & Community Engagement includes a team of NC Certified Fire & Life Safety Educators. CFD believes prevention through education is the key to reducing fires and injuries to the citizens of Charlotte. The Education Team along with support from all divisions of CFD, educate the public regarding fire and life safety hazards and prevention methods.The Charlotte Fire Department Fire & Life Safety Education Team:Plan and conduct community fire and life safety education programs including special events in fire, arson, and injury prevention.Develop, monitor, and evaluate fire safety presentation and educational materials to meet the needs of the community.Work closely with CFD Public Information Office to further educate the public.
Responsibilities
Major Duties and 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.
Job Requirements
General Information: Some weekend work maybe required due to the scheduling of special events. This position is non-supervisory and not protected by Civil Service.
Minimum Qualifications: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.
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.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
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.
ADA and Other Requirements:
Positions in this class typically require grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
Physical Requirements:
Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical conditions necessary for sitting, standing, climbing, or walking for extended periods of time.
Light to moderate lifting and carrying; some crouching, stooping, squatting, crawling, reaching, pushing, and pulling when performing tasks.
Adequate vision, hearing, and speech required.
Sensory Requirements:
Concentrated and attentive use of one or more senses (visual, audio, and other sensory modalities) for proofreading, data entry, and tabulating data.
Ability to operate in an environment with frequent interruptions from people and/or noises, which in return could result in some level of stress, fatigue, or strain.
Comprehensive written information in work-related documents.
Ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech.
Working Conditions:
Work is performed in an indoor or outdoor environment with moderate exposure to atmospheric conditions, moderate exposure to environmental conditions and frequent exposure to computer screens, files, and phone.
