Requisition No: 813870
Agency: Financial Services
Working Title: TRAINING SPECIALIST II – 43001572
Position Number: 43001572
Salary: $32,760.00 – $61,710.12
Posting Closing Date: 10/20/2023
*****OPEN COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY*****
DIVISION: STATE FIRE MARSHAL
BUREAU: DIRECTOR’S OFFICE/FFIRS
CITY: TALLAHASSEE
COUNTY: LEON
SPECIAL NOTES:
Associate degree in fire science, emergency management, communications, or related field from an accredited college is required or two (2) year of experience in fire science, emergency management, communications, or related field can substitute for the degree.
Additional requirements:
- One (1) or more years’ experience in marketing or communications or public relations.
- One (1) or more years’ experience in training the public.
Employees of the Department of Financial Services are paid on a monthly pay cycle.
This position requires a security background check, including fingerprint as a condition of employment.
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 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.
OTHER KSAs (Incumbent may learn on job):
- Knowledge of the Incident Command System.
- Knowledge of the National Fire Incident Reporting System.
- Knowledge of the nationally accepted community risk reduction processes and related procedures.
- Knowledge of fire prevention practices.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
- Serves as the Division of State Fire Marshal Community Risk Reduction Specialist (CRRS). Assists the Community Risk Reduction position in the development and implementation of a state-wide community risk reduction training program. Assists the Community Risk Reduction position in the Development and implementation of 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. Supports the Community Risk Reduction position in the delivery of fire and life safety training/education and awareness programs, coordinates the schedule for the Community Risk Reduction position for all public speaking engagements. Assists with the State outreach efforts for statewide risk reduction training plans and strategies, in collaboration with local organizations and agencies.
- Assists in the development of training material and the development of training schedules for local organizations, including fire departments, universities, and emergency management agencies, to promote emergency preparedness training. Assists the Community Risk Reduction position by helping identify the needs of local and state agencies to secure funding and grants for risk reduction initiatives and emergency management activities. Provides information to help support community stakeholders in the development of risk reduction plans and programs education and training. Communicates training opportunities with the Bureau of Fire Prevention Chief and assists in the scheduling of 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.