General Description
The Community Risk Reduction Manager will be responsible for the overall management and facilitation of the Community Risk Reduction efforts of the Tucson Fire Department, which includes the Department's public education and community outreach programs. The Community Risk Reduction Manager involves identifying and prioritizing the risk present in the community and then creating a plan or intervention to prevent or mitigate the loss of life and property that may result.
Distinguishing Characteristics
Reports to: Assistant Chief.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Knowledge of state and federal laws, guidance, directives, rules, and regulations that govern community risk reduction programs, risk prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery
Knowledge of governmental programs and functions
Knowledge of grant programs related to Community Risk Reduction implementation
Skill in oral and written communications
Skill in developing effective relationships with mutual interest organizations, individuals and stakeholders
Ability to develop and promote a positive image and inform or influence specific audiences
Ability to read, interpret, and applicable state and federal laws, rules, and regulations to plans, procedures, and program elements
Ability to develop program goals and objectives that support the strategic plan
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in related field and five (5) years of directly related experience.
*Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
Environment/Working Conditions
Exposure to a standard office environment, including sitting, standing, viewing monitors, repetitive motions, talking, and listening. May occasionally drive for work-related duties outside of the office.
Physical Demand/Levels
This position would require the ability to Sit, Stand, Bend, Reach, View Monitors, Use Repetitive Motions, as well as Talking, Listening, Customer/Client Contact. Exerting up to 30lbs occasionally.
Background Check Requirement
Background check and/or Fingerprint clearance
Other Information
Department(s): Fire
FLSA Status: Exempt
Occupational Group Code: 10
Occupation Group Description: Personnel
EEO Job Category Code: B
EEO Job Category Description: Professional
Organizational Level: Superintendent/Manager
CCI: 8810
Bargaining Unit: No Representation
Driving Requirements
Driving Level: Secondary
License Type: Valid and Unrestricted Class D – Driver
CDL Endorsements: N/A
Safety Sensitive (driving requirement): No
Job Description Disclaimer
This description is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty. They are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position.