TRAINING CONSULTANT (Working Title: COMMUNITY RISK REDUCTION PROGRAM COORDINATOR) - 43005148

Requisition No: 843354 

Agency: Financial Services

Working Title: TRAINING CONSULTANT (Working Title: COMMUNITY RISK REDUCTION PROGRAM COORDINATOR) - 43005148

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 43005148 

Salary:  $54,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 01/07/2025 

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*****OPEN COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY*****

CLASS TITLE: TRAINING CONSULTANT

WORKING TITLE: COMMUNITY RISK REDUCTION PROGRAM COORDINATOR

DIVISION: STATE FIRE MARSHAL

BUREAU: DIRECTOR’S OFFICE

CITY: TALLAHASSEE

COUNTY: LEON

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including: 

For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com

SPECIAL NOTES:

Two (2) years of experience in fire science, emergency management, communications, or related field is required. An Associate’s degree in fire science, emergency management, communications, or related field from an accredited college may be used as an alternative for the years of required experience.

Preference:

• Bachelor’s degree in fire science, emergency management, communication, or related field from an accredited college.

Additional requirements:

• One (1) years’ experience in code enforcement or risk reduction efforts.
• Five (5) years’ experience implementing marketing and communications strategies.
• Five (5) years’ experience developing training and educational programs.

This position requires a security background check, including fingerprint as a condition of employment.

Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Provide supervisors names and phone numbers on application.

This position will be filled at $54,000.00 annually.

Employees of the Department of Financial Services are paid on a monthly pay cycle.

Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported by the state application and any omission, falsification, or misrepresentation in the answering of the qualifying questions will be cause for immediate elimination from the selection process.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING REQUIRED ENTRY LEVEL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the nationally accepted community risk reduction processes and related procedures.
• Knowledge of marketing and communications strategies
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, both internally and externally.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and in person.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to deliver educational programs to all age groups.
• Skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Skills in project/program management

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

 (Incumbent of position is a member of DFS’ Disaster Response Team and, in that capacity, may be required on short notice to perform duties and necessary attendant travel in support of disaster relief efforts.)

• Serves as the Division of State Fire Marshal Community Risk Reduction (CRR) Program Coordinator.  Develops and implements a state-wide community risk reduction training program in collaboration and coordination with statewide partners and local agencies to include a statewide risk assessment. Develops and implements marketing and communications strategies to promote emergency preparedness, risk reduction, fire and life safety training/education including social media and email campaigns and public relations. Manages the delivery of fire and life safety training/education and awareness programs, including public speaking engagements and State outreach efforts Leads the development of statewide risk reduction training plans and strategies, in collaboration with local organizations and agencies.
• Facilitates partnerships with local organizations, including fire departments, universities, and emergency management agencies, to promote emergency preparedness training.  Collaborates with local, state, and federal agencies to secure funding and grants for risk reduction initiatives and emergency management activities.  Provides technical expertise and support to community stakeholders in the development of risk reduction plans and programs education and training. Coordinates with the Bureau of Fire Prevention Chief to plan, develop, and deliver consistent risk reduction training statewide.
• Maintains accurate records and reports on program activities, budgets, and outcomes.  Assists with the Florida Fire Incident Reporting System and completion of the Florida Fires Annual Report. Compiles, stores, and analyzes fire department response information, monitors trends’ and develops reports and presentation to internal and external stakeholders.
• Other duties as assigned.

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.